Draft:Untitled Meet the Parents film
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| Untitled Meet the Parents film | |
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| Directed by | John Hamburg |
| Screenplay by | John Hamburg |
| Based on | Characters by Greg Glienna Mary Ruth Clarke |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
An untitled Meet the Parents film is an upcoming American comedy film written and directed by John Hamburg. Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson will reprise their roles from the previous films in the Meet the Parents franchise, with Ariana Grande joining the cast.
The film is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2026.
Cast
[edit]- Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes
- Ben Stiller as Gaylord "Greg" Focker
- Teri Polo as Pam Byrnes Focker
- Blythe Danner as Dina Byrnes
- Owen Wilson as Kevin Rawley
- Ariana Grande
Production
[edit]In December 2024, a new film in the Meet the Parents franchise was reported to be in development at Universal Pictures. John Hamburg was set to write the script, while Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, and Blythe Danner are negotiating to reprise their roles from the previous films.[1]
In March 2025, John Hamburg was confirmed to be writing and directing the film. The cast was confirmed to reprise their roles as well.[2] In May 2025, Ariana Grande joined the cast.[3]
In June 2025, it was announced that Paramount Pictures, co-financier and the international distributor of Little Fockers (2010), would co-produce the film.[4] Later that month, Owen Wilson joined the cast, reprising his role as Kevin Rawley.[5]
Principal photography is scheduled to begin on August 18, 2025 in New York City and is expected to last until November 4.[6]
Release
[edit]The film is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2026.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 10, 2024). "Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo & Blythe Danner In Early Talks To Star In New 'Meet the Parents' Film". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 20, 2025). "'Meet The Parents 4': John Hamburg Comes On As Director For Universal Sequel". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (May 30, 2025). "Ariana Grande Joins 'Meet The Parents' Sequel At Universal; Fall 2026 Release Date Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (June 18, 2025). "'Meet The Parents 4': Paramount To Co-Produce With Universal & Distribute Internationally – CineEurope". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ Kit, Borys (June 20, 2025). "Owen Wilson Rejoins Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro for 'Meet the Parents 4' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Dutta, Shubhabrata (June 19, 2025). "Meet The Parents 4 Starts Filming in New York in August". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
External links
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- 2026 comedy films
- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- American comedy films
- American sequel films
- English-language comedy films
- Films directed by John Hamburg
- Films produced by Robert De Niro
- Films produced by Ben Stiller
- Films shot in New York City
- Films with screenplays by John Hamburg
- Meet the Parents (film series)
- Paramount Pictures films
- Red Hour Productions films
- Universal Pictures films
- Upcoming English-language films
- Upcoming sequel films