The iconic singer’s eighth studio album is expected to hit the shelves on July 31, 2026.
It was thought that she would focus on cinema from now on, but she is back in music. Ariana Grande, after the success of the two films “Wicked,” has announced the imminent release of her eighth studio album, titled “Petal,” two years after “Eternal Sunshine.”
Expected in stores on July 31, 2026, the album will contain 12 unreleased tracks, the names of which are still kept secret. Ariana Grande unveiled the album cover on her social media.
She is seen smiling, eyes closed and hair scattered on her face, contrasting with her traditional ponytail on all other albums. She also gave a first hint regarding the themes of the album. “Petal” is described as “full of life,” coming from difficult experiences that give birth to something beautiful and grow afterwards. A colorful and optimistic opus for this eighth studio album? The answer will be revealed in July.
In addition to the album, Ariana Grande is preparing for her new tour, scheduled from June to September in the United States and London. Undoubtedly, the concerts will showcase “Petal” in one way or another, along with other iconic periods of the singer.
Between cinema and theater:
Ariana Grande’s news goes beyond music. As she announced, her next tour will be the last for a long time. The artist indeed wants to focus on other projects, in cinema or theater.
On the big screen, she will be starring in the upcoming film “Mon beau-père, ma belle-fille et moi” alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, expected in theaters in November 2026. A film that confirms her interest in comedy, after her performance in the first “Wicked” or her remarkable appearances on “Saturday Night Live.”
On stage, she is currently preparing, with Jonathan Bailey (her partner in “Wicked”), a revival of the musical “Sunday in the Park with George,” based on the French painter Georges Seurat. The musical comedy written by the legendary Stephen Sondheim is set to open in summer 2027 in London.
