Overview
- Grande announced on Instagram that a last‑minute aircraft maintenance and safety issue forced her to deplane, preventing her from reaching the world premiere in Brazil.
- She said her team and Universal checked every commercial and private option, noting a private flight required a permit that could not be secured in time.
- Hours later she posted a plea asking fans not to wish danger on her or her team, with outlets reporting that the follow‑up message was later deleted.
- Co-stars including Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey, along with director Jon M. Chu, were slated to attend the São Paulo event in her absence.
- Universal’s premiere schedule continues with Paris on Nov. 7, London on Nov. 10, Singapore on Nov. 13 and New York on Nov. 17, ahead of the Nov. 21 theatrical opening.