A Legacy of Friendship. A New Generation of Betrayal.
Seventeen years after the original film struck a deep emotional chord with audiences, Tyler Perry revisits one of his most compelling stories with The Family That Preys Returns — a stirring sequel that dives back into the intersecting lives of two extraordinary women from vastly different worlds: Charlotte Cartwright (Kathy Bates) and Alice Pratt (Alfre Woodard).
In the first film, we witnessed how class divides, ambition, and betrayal threatened to tear apart the long-standing bond between Charlotte, the no-nonsense Southern businesswoman, and Alice, the spiritual, grounded single mother who raised her daughters with unwavering faith. Now, in 2025, that friendship — once thought unshakable — is again tested by the ripples of past choices and the chaos of a new generation.
Charlotte, now aging and confronting her own mortality, is facing a hostile takeover of her family’s legacy business by her grandson, whose ruthless tactics mirror the betrayals of her own son in the past. Meanwhile, Alice, having finally found peace in her modest but fulfilling life, is pulled back into conflict when her daughter Andrea (Sanaa Lathan) resurfaces, armed with ambition and secrets that could unravel everything.
The film doesn’t just focus on the matriarchs — it expands into a multigenerational story of power, identity, forgiveness, and the high price of pride. Themes of social mobility, familial loyalty, and internalized conflict are explored through richly written characters and emotional dialogue that echo Perry’s signature blend of melodrama and moral introspection.
Expect powerhouse performances, particularly from Bates and Woodard, whose chemistry remains magnetic, as well as a new ensemble of younger characters representing today’s complex cultural and familial tensions. The cinematography juxtaposes opulent boardrooms with humble kitchens, showing that the heart of the film lies not in wealth or status, but in truth and connection.
With a rumored $35 million production budget and an expanded ensemble cast, The Family That Preys Returns aims not just to continue the story — but to elevate it. It’s a bold and emotional reflection on legacy, forgiveness, and the ties that bind… and break.
Release Date: Fall 2025
Genre: Drama · Family · Social Commentary
Tagline: Some wounds heal. Others haunt. But the truth always returns.