Ariana Grande Joins Cast of Meet the Parents 4 Opposite Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro

Ariana Grande is set to join the cast of Meet the Parents 4. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Wicked Star will play “a ball-busting woman who seems all wrong” for the son of Ben Stiller’s character, Greg Focker.

Robert De Niro has also signed on to reprise his role as Jack Byrnes, with Blythe Danner and Teri Polo also expected to return, though their deals reportedly haven’t closed yet.

John Hamburg, who co-wrote the first three films in the franchise, penned the screenplay for this new installment and will also direct. Universal has set November 25th, 2026 as the release date for Meet the Parents 4.