> At a Glance
> – Ariana Grande, 32, reveals an unnamed film role that “inspires me deeply”
> – She will headline American Horror Story and comedy Focker In-Law (Nov 25)
> – Eternal Sunshine tour launches June 2026, but she hints it could be her last for years
> – Why it matters:** Fans get a roadmap of Grande’s pivot from Glinda to darker, varied roles
Ariana Grande is ready to trade Glinda’s bubble for chills and laughs. After twin Wicked blockbusters earned her back-to-back Globe, Critics Choice and SAG nods, the performer laid out her 2026 screen agenda and teased a still-secret passion project.
New Roles on the Horizon
Grande’s upcoming slate mixes horror and comedy. She’ll star in the next American Horror Story installment and join Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in Focker In-Law, set for release on November 25.
> “I want to take on roles that exercise different muscles and ask something new of me… I’m drawn to things that feel different,”
> Ariana Grande told Variety.
Beyond those confirmed titles, the Oscar nominee is quietly prepping another film. She told the outlet there is “something else I’m very excited about down the line,” adding only that the mystery project “contains multitudes” and “inspires me deeply.”
Tour Plans & Wicked Future
Music is also on her calendar, but perhaps not for long. Grande confirmed the previously announced Eternal Sunshine tour will kick off in June 2026, yet she warned on the Good Hang podcast that touring “might not happen again for a long, long, long, long time.”
Despite the packed schedule, she hasn’t shut the door on more Oz. In a November Instagram Q&A she assured fans, “First of all, no one’s going anywhere. We’re not saying goodbye to anything. These characters will be a part of our hearts always.”
Key Takeaways
- Grande’s next screen roles pivot from musical comedy to horror and broad comedy
- An undisclosed film-described as deeply inspiring-waits in the wings
- The June 2026 tour could be her last for the foreseeable future
- She remains open to future Wicked adventures with Cynthia Erivo
From yellow-brick Broadway triumphs to fresh cinematic challenges, Grande is building a post-Glinda résumé as versatile as her vocal range.
