Ariana Grande is booked, busy, and clearly not abandoning music anytime soon.

In a comment that sent fans into a tailspin, the Wicked star popped up on social media this week to set the record straight about her artistic future. Responding to speculation that she might be stepping away from her singing career, Grande wrote: “Very silly of you all to assume that just because I have my hands full with many things that I plan to abandon singing & music… I’m working on a plan to sing for you all next year. Even if it’s just for a little.”

Naturally, that little tease was more than enough to ignite dreams of a full-blown 2026 tour. Grande hasn’t toured since 2019’s Sweetener World Tour, and fans are clearly eager to hear her powerhouse vocals live again, especially following her vocal showcase in the upcoming Wicked films.

From Oz to Seuss: Grande’s Next Chapter

While fans await her musical return, Grande is already booked for another fantastical world. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation just revealed that the pop superstar will voice a character in Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, an animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic book.

Announced via Instagram, the film will also star Josh Gad (Frozen, Spaceballs 2), and is being directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, Wicked). The movie will feature original songs by award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen), promising a musical twist on the iconic story. The film is set to premiere in IMAX on March 17, 2028.

Originally published in 1990, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is one of Seuss’ most cherished titles, offering whimsical encouragement to readers as they embark on life’s unpredictable adventures. Grande’s casting aligns perfectly with her recent pivot into family-friendly blockbusters with major musical elements.

Grande’s Ongoing Rise

The announcement comes on the heels of Grande’s first Academy Award nomination for her role as Glinda in Wicked. She’ll reprise the role in the sequel, Wicked: For Good, set for release on November 21. She’s also been tapped for the next Meet the Parents sequel, joining comedy legends Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.

Oh, the Places (and Stages) She’ll Go

Whether she’s taking center stage on tour or voicing a dreamy Seussian character, Ariana Grande is clearly far from slowing down. Between new music, movie roles, and major collaborations, 2025 and beyond are shaping up to be a pop princess power era.

And as she cheekily said herself, she’s working on a plan to sing for us next year. Even if it’s “just for a little,” we’ll take it.