Ariana Grande has officially signed on to star in Focker In‑Law, the highly anticipated fourth installment of the beloved Meet the Parents franchise. The comedy will be released in theaters on November 25, 2026 — Thanksgiving Day!
The film marks the return of franchise staples: Ben Stiller as Greg Focker and Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes. Original cast members Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, and Owen Wilson are also confirmed to reprise their roles.
While Ariana Grande’s exact character name has not been revealed, reports indicate she will portray the fiancée of Greg and Pam’s adult son, Henry. Described as a “ball‑busting” partner who shakes up family dynamics, her character is expected to drive much of the comedic conflict.
Directed and written by John Hamburg, who penned the original trilogy (Meet the Parents (2000), Meet the Fockers (2004), Little Fockers (2010), the sequel will focus on the next generation of the Focker-Byrnes family. The plot revolves around Henry introducing his fiancée to his intimidating parents and grandparents
Ariana Grande enters the franchise fresh off an Oscar nomination for her role as Glinda in Wicked (2024), expanding her film résumé after successes in television and music.
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