What to know about the “O Christmas Tree” preview
- Preview clip Ariana Grande, Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller sing “O Christmas Tree” in a special preview from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
- Sunday episode The trio appears with Jimmy Fallon on the Nov. 8 episode, which also features Lil Baby as musical guest.
- Film promotion The appearance supports the Nov. 25 theatrical release of Focker-in-Law.
- Upcoming episodes The special Sunday-night schedule also includes episodes on Nov. 15 and Jan. 10.
Ariana Grande, Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller perform as a Christmas caroling trio in a special preview clip from NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The clip premieres here on Billboard ahead of the show’s special Sunday episode on Nov. 8, which begins at 11:35 p.m. ET.
Jimmy Fallon celebrates the arrival of the 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on the episode. The Focker-in-Law stars join the celebration with a performance of the traditional song “O Christmas Tree.”
Grande leads the vocals, and the audience applauds when she reaches the high notes. Stiller takes his turn in the song, while De Niro adds a moment that viewers can see in the preview clip below.
Grande, De Niro and Stiller will appear together with Fallon throughout Sunday’s episode, which also features Lil Baby as the musical guest. The episode begins after the Buccaneers vs. Bears game on NBC.
The joint appearance promotes the theatrical release of Focker-in-Law on Nov. 25. The film is the latest installment in the Meet the Parents franchise, with Grande playing Olivia Jones, who is dating Henry, the grown-up son of Greg and Pam Focker (played by Stiller and Teri Polo); Skyler Gisondo plays Henry.
The Nov. 8 episode is the second of four special episodes scheduled to air after NBC’s Sunday Night Football broadcasts during the season. The first special episode aired on Sept. 27 and featured Sylvester Stallone and Luke Bryan.
The Nov. 8 episode featuring the Focker-in-Law cast and Lil Baby is followed by a Nov. 15 episode with Jennifer Lopez, Anthony Mackie and musical guest Quavo. Another The Tonight Show episode after Sunday Night Football is scheduled for Jan. 10, with guests to be announced.

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Questions about the “O Christmas Tree” preview and episode
Who sings “O Christmas Tree” in the preview? Ariana Grande, Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller perform the song in the clip from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
When does the Nov. 8 episode air? The episode begins at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC, after the Buccaneers vs. Bears game.
Who is the musical guest on the Nov. 8 episode? Lil Baby is the musical guest alongside the episode’s guests Ariana Grande, Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.
When is Focker-in-Law released in theaters? Focker-in-Law is scheduled for a theatrical release on Nov. 25.








