Ariana Grande Joins De Niro, Stiller in Meet the Parents 4

Ariana Grande Set to Star in Meet the Parents 4 With Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro

Pop superstar Ariana Grande is reportedly stepping back into comedy with a major role in Meet the Parents 4, joining legendary actors Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in the fourth installment of the beloved comedy franchise.

Ariana’s Role: The Fiancée You Won’t Forget

According to sources cited by The Hollywood Reporter, Grande will play the high-strung fiancée of Greg Focker’s (Stiller) son. Her character is described as someone entirely wrong for him—cue the chaos, awkwardness, and signature Focker-family dysfunction fans love.

The pop singer and actress has recently shared her love for comedy roles. On the Las Culturistas podcast, she said,

“It heals me to do that… finding roles to use these parts of myself.” This marks another exciting turn for Grande, whose critically acclaimed performance as Glinda in Wicked earned her an Oscar nomination earlier this year.

What We Know About Meet the Parents 4

• Director & Writer: John Hamburg, who co-wrote all three previous films, returns to write and direct.
• Release Date: Universal has slated the film for November 25, 2026.
• Returning Cast: Robert De Niro (Jack), Ben Stiller (Greg), Blythe Danner (Dina), and Teri Polo (Pam) are all expected to return, though deals are still being finalized.
• Plot Sneak Peek: The story will reportedly focus on Greg and Pam’s son navigating life—and love—after getting engaged to a woman who might be more than the Fockers can handle.

Ariana Grande’s Hollywood Momentum

Ariana Grande is quickly becoming a powerhouse in both music and film. Following her role in Wicked, she’s set to star in a live musical TV special alongside co-star Cynthia Erivo, performing songs from the film.

Her recent appearances—including a medley of “Defying Gravity,” “Home,” and “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” at the Oscars—have earned widespread praise, showing her versatility as both a singer and actress. With Meet the Parents 4 in the works and Ariana Grande taking on a standout role, this sequel is shaping up to be a must-watch comedy. Blending nostalgic charm with fresh energy, it’s the perfect recipe for another Focker family fiasco—just in time for Thanksgiving 2026.

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