Ariana Grande joins the Focker family chaos in Meet the Parents 4, marking her latest acting venture alongside comedy legends Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
According to THR, the pop icon turned Wicked breakout will shake up the beloved franchise's dynamic when Universal reunites the hilarious clan on November 25, 2026.
The comedy veterans Stiller and De Niro return for their fourth awkward family showdown, while original cast members Blythe Danner and Teri Polo are reportedly finalizing deals. Sources reveal Grande will play Polo and Stiller's combustible fiancée - the "all wrong" match destined to wreak havoc at family gatherings.
Franchise architect John Hamburg returns to write and direct, with original director Jay Roach producing alongside Tribeca Productions' De Niro and Jane Rosenthal. Stiller and Hamburg will also produce through their respective banners.
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While best known for her record-breaking music career (including last year's critically acclaimed Eternal Sunshine album), Grande proved her acting chops in Wicked's cinematic adaptation. Her scene-stealing performance as Galinda earned Oscar buzz, with the anticipated sequel Wicked: For Good landing November 21, 2025.
Visit our guide to 2025's most anticipated films, or revisit our original Meet the Parents review (8/10) celebrating its 2000 debut.
