Universal Pictures Previews Ben Stiller in Focker-In-Law

Universal Pictures has released an official featurette highlighting Ben Stiller's return to his character in Focker-In-Law, an upcoming comedy film scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26. The movie brings Stiller together with Robert De Niro and Ariana Grande for a new installment in the Meet the Parents franchise. The featurette focuses on Stiller's continuing role in the comedy series, according to IGN's ZA edition, which published the preview on October 19, 2026.

The film expands the franchise with a cast that includes award-winning performers from film, television, and music. Stiller, an Emmy winner, reunites with De Niro, a two-time Academy Award winner. Grande, a Grammy winner and Academy Award nominee, also joins the cast of the upcoming production.

John Hamburg serves as both writer and director of Focker-In-Law. Hamburg previously co-wrote the three earlier films in the Meet the Parents series, bringing continuity to the creative team behind the franchise.

The production brings together established filmmakers and companies associated with the project. Jane Rosenthal, an Academy Award nominee, and De Niro produce the film for Tribeca Productions, while Stiller and Academy Award winner John Lesher produce it for Red Hour Films. Focker-In-Law is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 26. Universal Pictures is distributing the comedy, which continues the Meet the Parents franchise with Stiller, De Niro, and Grande among its featured cast members.