She’ll be in good company, joining Hollywood heavyweights Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. They will all be appearing together in the next, yet-titled edition of the “Meet the Parents” series. Grande dropped an even more exciting hint on her Instagram story. Fans of the series, which has delighted audiences for 20 years, are our fans and they’re very excited!
The untitled new film is currently set to be released in theaters on November 25, 2026. While details about the plot and Grande’s specific character remain under wraps, her involvement adds a contemporary twist to a franchise beloved for its comedic take on family dynamics.
Once again, Robert De Niro has been the ultimate curmudgeon Jack Byrnes for the entire franchise. He’ll co-produce this addition to the series with Jane Rosenthal at Tribeca Productions. Ben Stiller, who portrays Greg Focker, will be transitioning to a producer’s role. He’s set to work alongside John Lesher under the auspices of Red Hour Films.
John Hamburg returns, donning the experience he acquired on the last three “Meet the Parents” films. He’s not merely writing the screenplay for this latest venture, he’s stepping into the director’s chair! The original “Meet the Parents,” which premiered in 2000, achieved significant commercial success, earning $330,425,040 in worldwide box office sales and spawning two successful sequels: “Meet the Fockers” in 2004 and “Little Fockers” in 2010.
Her inclusion in the cast is sure to attract a new generation of fans. Meanwhile, it will bring gobs of new fans into the fold, thanks to the fabulous work of De Niro and Stiller.
“very thrilled to be joining (meeting) the family !!!!!!!” – Ariana Grande
As we get further along in the production, more information about the plot, characters and arcs should start to become available. Famed directors are joining forces with newcomers such as Grande. We all look forward to audiences enjoying a fresh approach that this collaboration will bring when it premieres in late 2026.
As the production progresses, further details about the storyline and character arcs are expected to emerge. The collaboration between seasoned filmmakers and fresh talent like Grande promises to deliver a renewed experience for audiences when it debuts in late 2026.
