Owen Wilson and Ariana Grande Shake Up 'Meet the Parents' Dynasty

Olivia Bennett, 6/21/2025Darlings, hold onto your Louboutins! Owen Wilson's perfect Kevin Rawley is sailing back into the "Meet the Parents" universe, joining Ben Stiller and company for a fourth serving of familial chaos. With Ariana Grande joining the mix and Greg becoming the protective papa bear he once feared, this billion-dollar franchise is serving pure comedy caviar.

Remember that "circle of trust" that Robert De Niro's Jack Byrnes kept talking about? Well, the gang's all here, with Ben Stiller and Teri Polo reprising their roles as Greg and Pam. But here's where things get interesting — pop princess Ariana Grande is joining the family circus as a fiancée who's apparently rubbing everyone the wrong way. (Some families never change, do they?)

Wilson's Kevin Rawley remains the franchise's most delectable secret weapon. That wealthy, multi-talented ex who somehow managed to do everything right while poor Greg fumbled through family dinners? Pure entertainment gold. And now — in what might be the most divine twist of karmic justice — Greg finds himself exactly where Jack once stood. Producer Jane Rosenthal dropped this little gem in Variety: Stiller's now hitting the same age De Niro was in the original, with grown kids of his own coming home to... well, meet the parents.

The numbers don't lie, sweethearts. When the first film hit theaters back in 2000, it didn't just succeed — it dominated the box office like a perfectly timed punchline, hauling in north of $330 million globally. Fast forward through three films, and we're looking at a cool $1.13 billion worldwide. Seems family dysfunction never goes out of style.

Behind the scenes, the creative team reads like a Hollywood power lunch guest list. John Hamburg, who's penned all three previous installments, is sliding into the director's chair fresh off his collaboration with Wilson on Apple TV+'s "Stick." The producing roster sparkles with industry heavyweights: Jane Rosenthal and De Niro's Tribeca Productions, Jay Roach's Delirious Media, and the dynamic duo of Stiller and John Lesher through Red Hour Films.

Mark those calendars for November 25, 2026 — though honestly, who can think that far ahead when we're still processing all those AI-generated Taylor Swift images from last month's social media meltdown? But the real questions keeping everyone up at night: Will Kevin still rock that perfectly tousled blonde mane? Has Greg finally earned his spot in the hallowed circle of trust? And please, please tell us Grande's bringing that signature ponytail to the family dinner table.

Let's be real — this franchise has always understood something fundamental about family gatherings: they're comedy gold mines waiting to be excavated. With Wilson back in the mix (looking presumably ageless, because some things in Hollywood never change), we're practically guaranteed another round of squirm-inducing moments that'll make your last Thanksgiving look like a zen retreat.

Hollywood's favorite dysfunctional family saga is getting another chapter, and darlings, the casting news is absolutely delicious. Owen Wilson — yes, that impossibly perfect specimen of sun-kissed charm — is stepping back into his role as Kevin Rawley for Universal's fourth "Meet the Parents" installment. Talk about perfect timing for some much-needed nostalgic comfort food.Remember that "circle of trust" that Robert De Niro's Jack Byrnes kept talking about? Well, the gang's all here, with Ben Stiller and Teri Polo reprising their roles as Greg and Pam. But here's where things get interesting — pop princess Ariana Grande is joining the family circus as a fiancée who's apparently rubbing everyone the wrong way. (Some families never change, do they?)Wilson's Kevin Rawley remains the franchise's most delectable secret weapon. That wealthy, multi-talented ex who somehow managed to do everything right while poor Greg fumbled through family dinners? Pure entertainment gold. And now — in what might be the most divine twist of karmic justice — Greg finds himself exactly where Jack once stood. Producer Jane Rosenthal dropped this little gem in Variety: Stiller's now hitting the same age De Niro was in the original, with grown kids of his own coming home to... well, meet the parents.The numbers don't lie, sweethearts. When the first film hit theaters back in 2000, it didn't just succeed — it dominated the box office like a perfectly timed punchline, hauling in north of $330 million globally. Fast forward through three films, and we're looking at a cool $1.13 billion worldwide. Seems family dysfunction never goes out of style.Behind the scenes, the creative team reads like a Hollywood power lunch guest list. John Hamburg, who's penned all three previous installments, is sliding into the director's chair fresh off his collaboration with Wilson on Apple TV+'s "Stick." The producing roster sparkles with industry heavyweights: Jane Rosenthal and De Niro's Tribeca Productions, Jay Roach's Delirious Media, and the dynamic duo of Stiller and John Lesher through Red Hour Films.Mark those calendars for November 25, 2026 — though honestly, who can think that far ahead when we're still processing all those AI-generated Taylor Swift images from last month's social media meltdown? But the real questions keeping everyone up at night: Will Kevin still rock that perfectly tousled blonde mane? Has Greg finally earned his spot in the hallowed circle of trust? And please, please tell us Grande's bringing that signature ponytail to the family dinner table.Let's be real — this franchise has always understood something fundamental about family gatherings: they're comedy gold mines waiting to be excavated. With Wilson back in the mix (looking presumably ageless, because some things in Hollywood never change), we're practically guaranteed another round of squirm-inducing moments that'll make your last Thanksgiving look like a zen retreat.