Her Eternal Sunshine Tour is planned for the mid-year window, but she acknowledges it may be a short-term endeavor and possibly her last long break from live performances for some time.

Grande remains open to continuing collaborations with Cynthia Erivo on Wicked and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, signaling ongoing ties to the project.

She expresses admiration for women in the industry such as Emma Stone and Teyana Taylor, and looks forward to joining the Academy and meeting influential peers.

Her recent film and TV work, including the Wicked films and a 2025 Oscar nomination, highlight a growing emphasis on acting and screen projects.

She emphasizes staying authentic and maintaining her musical identity even as she explores new creative avenues.

Wicked’s narrative offers political parallels, with Grande framing Oz as a timeless canvas reflecting real-world issues like migrant oppression.

She recalls transformative moments in the films’ production, including the pivotal Glinda–Elphaba door scene and Glinda’s evolution from performative to deeply human.

On Wicked, she formed a strong, grounding bond with co-star Cynthia Erivo, calling sisterhood a stabilizing force amid demanding production and describing it as the most gratifying work of her life.

Ariana Grande signals she may slow down and seek more balance after roughly 18 years of nonstop work in music and acting, suggesting a strategic shift in pace.

She stresses that breaks can be healthy and cites filming Wicked as a period of growth that prompted her to rethink her schedule and priorities.

Beyond music, Grande has wrapped filming on a Meet the Parents movie and plans a West End revival of Saturday in the Park With George with Wicked costar Jonathan Bailey, underscoring a broadened acting focus.

Her acting projects are fueling a creative reawakening, with continued but varied activity across film and stage alongside Wicked colleagues.