Ariana Grande Stars Alongside Robert De Niro in New Comedy Film - Comedic Sequel Stars Ariana Grande and Robert De Niro
Get ready to laugh, folks! Ariana Grande has just jumped on board the comedy train, joining forces with none other than Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller for the upcoming sequel to the iconic film, "Meet the Parents."
That's right, the 31-year-old pop sensation is shooting for comedic stardom, playing a crucial role in the much-anticipated movie. Ariana took to Instagram to express her excitement, proclaiming she can't wait to meet the family. But, as of now, details about her character and the movie's plot remain top-secret.
You might remember the original comedy, released in 2000, where Ben Stiller's character, Greg Focker, found himself at odds with the parents of his fiancée Pam, played by Teri Polo. Robert De Niro, in all his glory, brilliantly portrayed the demanding father, Jack. The film spawned two sequels, "Meet the Fockers" (2004) and "Little Fockers" (2010), injecting laughter into homes worldwide with their comedic chaos.
The untitled "Meet the Parents" sequel will be directed by John Hamburg, who penned the scripts for the initial three films. Mark your calendars, as the movie is set to hit theaters on November 25, 2026 – a fitting 25th anniversary of the original film's release.
Fast forward to Ariana Grande's acting debut as a teenager on Broadway in the musical "13." She later graced our television screens as the delightful Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat." She also made appearances in "Scream Queens" and starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in "Don't Look Up" (2021). This year, Grande garnered a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for her role as Glinda, the Good Witch, in the film adaptation of the musical "Wicked – The Witches of Oz" (2025).
Sources suggest that the upcoming "Meet the Parents" sequel will focus on the adult son of Ben Stiller's character Greg Focker and his wife Pamela, igniting another round of the classic "meeting the parents" drama and comedy. Stay tuned for more details as they unfold!
Although Ariana Grande has achieved success in various forms of entertainment, fans might find it surprising that she has expressed little enthusiasm towards the music of her co-stars in the upcoming "Meet the Parents" sequel. Meanwhile, the world of movies-and-tv eagerly anticipates the highly-publicized celebrity collab, with Ariana joining Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, and other renowned actors for the big screen comedy.
