Ariana Grande Joins Meet the Parents 4 Cast

Ariana Grande is set to join the cast of 'Meet the Parents 4,' marking her first major film role since her Oscar-nominated performance in 'Wicked.' She will play the 'ball-busting' fiancée of the now-adult son of Ben Stiller and Teri Polo's characters, with Stiller and Robert De Niro confirmed to return. Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are expected to reprise their roles, though their deals are still being finalized. John Hamburg returns as both writer and director, and producers include Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Jay Roach, Ben Stiller, and John Hamburg. The comedy is scheduled for theatrical release on November 25, 2026, and will explore the Focker family's next generation. Universal is aiming for another Thanksgiving box office success, leveraging Grande's rising star power.