Got My Man Ariana Grande Steps Up for "Meet the Parents 4"
Ariana Grande to Carry On with Her Musical Endeavors - Ariana Grande stars in the upcoming follow-up film
Buckle up, people, because the next installment of the iconic comedy series "Meet the Parents" is set to drop! Rumors swirling around Hollywood's grapevine suggest that none other than pop sensation Ariana Grande (31) is jumping on the bandwagon and reprising her acting chops for this hilarious follow-up. According to industry insiders, she'll be sharing the screen with OG cast members Ben Stiller (59) and Robert De Niro (81).
The script for this laugh-fest was penned by John Hamburg, who pulled double-duty as the director for this exciting production, too. Mark your calendars, folks – Universal Pictures has slated the project for November 25, 2026. Jay Roach, who directed the first three parts, will be donning the producer's hat this time around.
Trouble on the Horizon
Although the plot is still tightly under wraps, leaked information from The Hollywood Reporter sheds some light on the story's direction. It seems that the story revolves around the son of Stiller's character, Greg Focker, and his choice of bride. In a classic "Meet the Parents" twist, this 'lucky' fellow is set to marry a "tough woman" that seems completely unfit for him. Cue the grinning chaos as Ariana Grande muscles her way onto the scene.
Looks like Blythe Danner (82) and Teri Polo, who starred in the first three films, might be joining the fun as well, although their contracts are currently under negotiation, according to sources. If you're a fan of the original series, you know it raked in over $1.13 billion worldwide between 2000 and 2010, so we're excited to see where this sequel takes us!
Laughing My Way to the Oscars
After busting a move as Glinda in the smash-hit "Wicked", Grande decided to shake things up and dive headfirst into the world of comedy. Despite being flooded with film offers from heavy hitters like Universal, Sony, and Warner Bros., she turned down each and every one, even a Warner comedy that would have allowed her to choose her co-star. So, it looks like her decision to join the fourth installment of "Meet the Parents" was well thought out and strategic! Her performance in "Wicked", which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress, proved she's got the chops to make us laugh until we cry.
Back to My Roots
Before taking on the new "Meet the Parents" sequel, Grande will once again grace the screen as Glinda in "Wicked: For Good", scheduled to hit German cinemas on November 20, 2025. It seems she's got a knack for combining drama with humor, so we can't wait to see how she blends these talents in her latest project!
Ariana Grande, following in the footsteps of Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, is reportedly set to join the comedy genre, as she steps into the next chapter of the "Meet the Parents" series. As the Hollywood Reporter reveals, Grande is poised to appear in the fourth installment of the laugh-fest, along with industry veterans Stiller and De Niro.
Amidst a plethora of movie and TV offers from renowned studios like Universal Pictures, Sony, and Warner Bros., Grande has made a calculated move, choosing to join "Meet the Parents 4" instead. This decision is particularly intriguing given her Grammy Awards wins and her successful stint in the entertainement-related genre of "Wicked."
