Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, and Ariana Grande Confirmed for November Release of “Meet the Parents 4”

A legendary comedy series that brought big laughs to audiences around the world is returning after 16 years. The film 〈Meet the Parents 4: Focker In-Law〉, featuring an all-star lineup of Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller alongside pop superstar Ariana Grande, has been confirmed for release this November and has unveiled its first poster and trailer.

The war between father-in-law and son-in-law isn’t over… This time, it’s his son’s girlfriend!

This installment is the fourth story in the 〈Meet the Parents〉 series, following the endless battle of nerves between Jack Byrnes (played by Robert De Niro), a former CIA man, and his son-in-law Greg Focker (played by Ben Stiller).

The film’s new focal point begins when Greg’s son Henry (played by Skyler Gisondo) introduces his girlfriend Olivia Jones (played by Ariana Grande) to the family. In the trailer, Olivia appears with the same confident spirit—despite being put through Jack’s trademark “lie detector” test—hinting at the arrival of a powerful character on a whole different level from the existing son-in-laws.

Ariana Grande Joins the Cast… A Meeting of Hollywood’s Top-Tier Production Team

News that Ariana Grande, who proved her acting ability through 〈Wicked〉, has joined the project has fans buzzing even before the release. Adding to the excitement, John Hamburg—who handled the screenplay for all previous installments in the series—directly took the helm, preserving the original’s tight, trademark comedic feel to the fullest.

Also, beyond Jack and Greg, the film is expected to bring back many original members, including Owen Wilson as Kevin, Terry Polo as Pam, and Blet Danner as Dina, delivering both familiar nostalgia and upgraded laughs for series fans at the same time.

The “Focker Family” Set to Become November’s New Sensation at the Box Office

In the released poster, you can clearly see the contrast between Jack’s cold gaze toward his son-in-law—still unimpressed—and Greg, who can’t seem to stay at ease in the middle, as well as Olivia, watching them with ease. Like the series that has logged worldwide box office earnings of over $1.1 billion, this fourth film is expected to completely dominate the November theater scene as well.

Stronger episodes and a dazzling cast—〈Meet the Parents 4: Focker In-Law〉 hits theaters nationwide in November 2026.