Tyler Perry and Lionsgate re-team for 'Madea' Halloween movie

Tyler Perry and Lionsgate are teaming up against after taking a couple years' break from each other. This time, they're coming out with a Madea movie for Halloween: "Boo! A Madea Halloween."

Tyler Perry and Lionsgate are teaming up against after taking a couple years’ break from each other. This time, they’re coming out with a Madea movie for Halloween: “Boo! A Madea Halloween.”

According to a press release, the film will see the character Madea in the middle of “a hilarious, haunted Halloween fending off killers, paranormal poltergeists, ghosts, ghouls, and zombies while keeping a watchful eye on a group of misbehaving teens.”

“We are thrilled to reunite with the iconic Tyler Perry, one of the greatest creative forces in entertainment and a beloved and cherished member of our Lionsgate family,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger. “‘Boo! A Madea Halloween‘ brings together two great Lionsgate traditions — Madea and a Halloween movie — and we know that audiences will find the combination outrageous, hilarious and unbeatable.”

The release date is set for October 21, 2016.

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