Ariana Grande has completed production on 'Focker-in-Law', the fourth installment in the 'Meet the Parents' franchise, set for release on November 25, 2026. The singer-actress shared a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating the wrap, featuring behind-the-scenes glimpses with co-stars including Ben Stiller. Details about her character, Olivia Jones, remain under wraps, but Stiller praised her comedic talents during filming.
Production Wrap and Cast Insights
Grande announced the filming wrap on Instagram with a carousel of photos, including a first look at her character's name tag for Olivia Jones. In her caption, she expressed deep affection for the cast and crew: “these past few months have been so, so unimaginably special. i love my Fockers, and i love my Byrnes… so, so very much ♡ i will miss this bunch terribly. see you next november ! ♡.” The post highlighted co-stars Ben Stiller, Beanie Feldstein, Skyler Gisondo, and Eduardo Franco.
Earlier in September, Stiller spoke to E! News about collaborating with Grande: “What’s surprising, and maybe not really surprising, is how amazingly she blended in. She’s such a pro, she’s so funny, she’s so talented, obviously as a singer, but also she was so funny and amazing in Wicked. What she’s doing in this movie is very unique, it’s a very unique character, and we’re having a great time and just like to work with her.”
Franchise Background and Returning Stars
Directed and written by John Hamburg, 'Focker-in-Law' continues the story from the 2000 original 'Meet the Parents', which followed nurse Greg Focker's mishaps while meeting his in-laws. Robert De Niro and Blythe Danner reprise their roles as the Byrnes, with Teri Polo returning as Pam Byrnes. Barbra Streisand's return as Roz Focker remains uncertain; she has publicly expressed frustration over past pay disparities in the series, stating she was “pissed” about earning less than her male co-stars.
Grande's Upcoming Projects
Beyond this film, Grande has a packed schedule, including the release of 'Wicked: For Good', a 2026 tour supporting her album 'Eternal Sunshine', and a voice role in the animated 'Oh, the Places You’ll Go!' based on Dr. Seuss's book.