Ariana Grande returns to the big screen in 'Meet the Parents 4'

Ariana Grande is set to star in the upcoming sequel to the Meet the Parents franchise, joining original cast members Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.

Following her acclaimed performance in Wicked, Grande will portray the strong-willed fiancée of Stiller's character's son in this new instalment. The film, directed by John Hamburg, is scheduled for release on November 25, 2026.

Grande has expressed her enthusiasm for acting, stating that it feels like "home" at this stage of her life.

While she reassures fans that music remains important to her, there are currently no plans for a tour in 2025.

Her next appearance will be in Wicked: For Good, set to release on November 21, 2025.

The ‘eternal sunshine’ era

Beyond her solo projects, Grande collaborated with Barbra Streisand and Mariah Carey on the track "One Heart, One Voice," featured on Streisand's upcoming duets album The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, set for release on June 27, 2025. 

While Grande has confirmed that there are no plans for a tour in 2025, citing her current focus on acting, she assures fans that music remains an integral part of her life.

Her role as Glinda in the film adaptation of Wicked has been met with critical acclaim, and she is set to reprise the role in the sequel, Wicked: For Good, scheduled for release on November 21, 2025. 

As Ariana Grande continues to evolve as an artist, 2025 stands as a testament to her versatility and enduring impact on both the music and film industries.

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