Focker-in-Law is the fourth film in the Meet the Parents franchise, arriving 16 years after Little Fockers (2010). The comedy lands in US theaters on November 25, 2026 — Thanksgiving Eve — through Universal Pictures. Ben Stiller returns as Greg Focker and Robert De Niro is back as Jack Byrnes, while pop superstar Ariana Grande joins the family as Olivia Jones, Henry Focker's girlfriend-turned-fiancée. Read our Ariana Grande biography and catch up on the latest Ariana Grande VMAs 2026 news.
The film is directed by John Hamburg, who co-wrote the original trilogy and developed this story with Ilana Glazer and Austen Earl. Music fans have extra reason to watch: the score comes from Theodore Shapiro, and according to reports, Grande played unreleased music for her co-stars during filming — though no song titles or dates have been revealed.
Movie Facts
Title: Focker-in-Law (2026)
Release Date: November 25, 2026 — US theaters via Universal Pictures
Director: John Hamburg
Cast: Ben Stiller (Greg Focker), Robert De Niro (Jack Byrnes), Ariana Grande (Olivia Jones), Teri Polo (Pam), Blythe Danner (Dina), Owen Wilson (Kevin), Skyler Gisondo (Henry Focker), Beanie Feldstein (Samantha Focker), Eduardo Franco (Samantha's boyfriend)
Music: Original score by Theodore Shapiro
Soundtrack & Music
The original score for Focker-in-Law is composed by Theodore Shapiro, as reported by Film Music Reporter on April 14, 2026.
The music story does not end there. According to reports (ksmb on Nov 4 and playback.gr on Nov 3/4), Skyler Gisondo revealed that Ariana Grande played unreleased music for her co-stars while the film was shooting — but no song titles, project details, or dates are known.
To be clear: no soundtrack singles have been announced for the film. This page will be updated the moment Universal confirms any music releases.
Watch the Official Trailer
The official trailer for Focker-in-Law first screened at CinemaCon 2026 and was released online on April 15, 2026. Tracking more holiday-season releases? Don't miss THE MAN WITH THE BAG (2026) and SCENE (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Focker-in-Law released?
Focker-in-Law opens in US theaters on November 25, 2026 — Thanksgiving Eve — distributed by Universal Pictures.
Who does Ariana Grande play in Focker-in-Law?
Grande plays Olivia Jones, the girlfriend-turned-fiancée of Henry Focker (Skyler Gisondo), who is an FBI-trained hostage negotiator.
Who directed Focker-in-Law?
John Hamburg directed the film. He co-wrote the original Meet the Parents trilogy and developed this story with Ilana Glazer and Austen Earl.
Will there be new Ariana Grande music in the film?
Nothing is confirmed. Reports say Grande played unreleased music for her co-stars during filming, but no soundtrack singles have been announced and no titles or dates are known.
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