First Trailer for "Focker In-Law" Debuts at CinemaCon

Universal Pictures unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming comedy "Focker In-Law" during its presentation at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas. The film is a new installment in the franchise that began with 2000's Meet the Parents and is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release during the Thanksgiving holiday period.

Event and Presentation Details

The trailer was revealed at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas as part of the annual convention for movie theater owners. Both returning stars Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro were present on stage for the debut.

Cast and Character Information

The film brings back franchise stars alongside new additions:

• Ben Stiller reprises his role as Greg Focker.
• Robert De Niro reprises his role as Jack Byrnes (also referred to as Jack Focker in one source).
• Ariana Grande joins the cast as Olivia Jones.
• Skyler Gisondo plays Henry Focker, the son of Greg Focker.
• Teri Polo appears as Greg Focker's wife.

According to details from the trailer and prior statements, Olivia Jones is the girlfriend of Henry Focker.

In a 2026 conversation, Ariana Grande described her character's dynamic, stating that Greg Focker's character is "very against" Olivia, while she "gets along gorgeously" with Robert De Niro's character, Jack, and receives "immediate approval from the rest of the family."

Franchise Background

"Focker In-Law" continues the series that launched with Meet the Parents in 2000. That film, starring Stiller and De Niro, grossed approximately $330 million worldwide and was followed by two sequels: Meet the Fockers (2004) and Little Fockers (2010). The original plot centered on Greg Focker's attempts to gain the approval of his girlfriend's father, Jack Byrnes.

Plot Details from the Trailer

Content shown in the debut trailer includes:

• Olivia Jones states she has training as an FBI hostage negotiator.
• She expresses an intent to use these negotiation skills to address her boyfriend Henry's relationship with his father, Greg Focker, with the aim of making Henry less dependent.
• The trailer indicates the Focker family becomes interested in Henry's new girlfriend.

Statements from Participants

During the CinemaCon presentation, cast members made the following remarks:

Ben Stiller stated, "I guess you could say I'm the new De Niro of the franchise."

Robert De Niro said of Ariana Grande, "Probably the single funniest scene partner I've ever been lucky enough to share the screen with."

Both Stiller and De Niro expressed that it was an honor to welcome Grande to the film.