The Netflix Comedy Franchise Worth $1 Billion
Daniel Kim
Updated on March 09, 2026
The films often draw comedy out of the generational differences between De Niro and Stiller, with the former embodying the archetype of the strong, silent type, hyper-masculine, violent, and always in control, while the latter anxiously navigates the world one mistake at a time, resulting in a hilarious comedy of errors.
The sequel to Meet The Parents, 2004’s Meet The Fockers, flips the script on Jack by forcing him to stay with Greg’s eccentric family six months before his daughter and Greg are set to wed.