Ariana Grande: Meet the Parents Sequel Confirmed | Comedy News
- Ariana Grande is set to star in the next installment of the "Meet the Parents" franchise, joining returning stars Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.This untitled fourth film...
- Grande, fresh off her Oscar nomination for "Wicked," will play a "ball-busting woman" engaged to the son of Stiller's character, according to reports.
- John Hamburg, who co-wrote previous films, will direct.Blythe Danner and Teri Polo are reportedly in negotiations to return as well.
Ariana Grande is officially joining the cast of the next “Meet the Parents” film, injecting fresh energy into the hit comedy franchise. Fresh off her Oscar nomination, the pop superstar will play a character engaged to Ben Stiller’s son, promising plenty of laughs alongside returning stars like Robert De Niro. The fourth installment of “Meet the parents” is set to bring in new faces, and the franchise has already earned over $1.1 billion worldwide. John Hamburg will direct, and Blythe Danner and Teri Polo are in talks to return to reprise thier roles. With the success of the original “Meet the Parents,” this new project is highly anticipated. For more updates and all the latest in news, check out News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for this exciting update.
Ariana Grande Lands Role in New ‘Meet the Parents’ Film
Updated May 31, 2025
Ariana Grande is set to star in the next installment of the “Meet the Parents” franchise, joining returning stars Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.This untitled fourth film adds Grande to the successful comedy series,which has earned over $1.1 billion globally.
Grande, fresh off her Oscar nomination for “Wicked,” will play a “ball-busting woman” engaged to the son of Stiller’s character, according to reports. Sources indicate Grande sought a comedic role after her success with “Wicked,” which grossed over $750 million.
John Hamburg, who co-wrote previous films, will direct.Blythe Danner and Teri Polo are reportedly in negotiations to return as well.
Producer Jane Rosenthal hinted at the plot earlier this week. “Ben Stiller is now the same age that Bob was when we did the first one, and his kids have grown up, and they have to come home and meet the parents,” Rosenthal said, emphasizing the generational shift.
Rosenthal expressed her desire for the film to premiere in theaters, emphasizing the unique experience of communal laughter. The original “Meet the Parents,” released in 2000, grossed $330 million on a $55 million budget, launching the successful franchise.
What’s next
The new “Meet the Parents” film is in pre-production, with a release date yet to be announced. Grande will also appear in “Wicked: for Good,” expected later this year.