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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 |
Focker In-Law is an upcoming American comedy film written and directed by John Hamburg. Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, and Teri Polo 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.
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] In late July, Skyler Gisondo was in talks to join the film. [6] Later that month, it was announced that the film had been titled Focker In-Law, with Gisondo confirmed to be joining the cast alongside Beanie Feldstein. [7]
Principal photography began on August 18, 2025 in New York City and is expected to last until November 4. [8] [9]
Focker In-Law is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 25, 2026. [3]