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Ariana Grande Joins ‘Meet the Parents 4’ alongside Stiller and De Niro

Set for a Thanksgiving 2026 bow, the John Hamburg-directed comedy reunites franchise leads with Ariana Grande stepping in as Greg Focker’s feisty fiancée.

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Overview

  • Ariana Grande makes her first major film appearance since Wicked as the unconventional fiancée of Ben Stiller’s Greg Focker.
  • Universal Pictures has slated the fourth installment for November 25, 2026, positioning it for a holiday-season theater release.
  • Robert De Niro, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are confirmed to reprise their roles under writer-director John Hamburg’s guidance.
  • Production is overseen by Tribeca Productions, Red Hour Films, Delirious Media and Particular Pictures in collaboration with Universal.
  • The first three films have earned over $1.13 billion globally and producers expect Grande’s casting to revitalize the long-running comedy franchise.