"OH GRANNIANA": Internet reacts to Ariana Grande seemingly playing elderly in the ‘brighter days ahead’ short film

Ariana Grande's fans were left both amused and intrigued as the pop star appeared to step into the shoes of a much older version of herself in the teaser for her upcoming short film, Brighter Days Ahead. In the preview, Ariana’s character, Peaches, revisits the Brighter Days memory-wiping clinic, this time aged and sporting an 80-year-old look.

Fans on social media were quick to react to this bold move with humor and admiration. @yasscorrset summed it up best with the hilarious comment,

“OH GRANNIANA” under a post about Ariana playing an elderly version of Peaches.

Scheduled for release on March 28, the short film continues the narrative from Grande’s 2024 music video We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love), where Peaches attempts to erase memories of her ex in a nod to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Now, older Peaches reenters the clinic, and her peach-shaped purse and wrinkled hands symbolize the passage of time. The film is set to coincide with the release of Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe album, featuring six new tracks, making fans eager for more surprises.

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Fans hilariously lose it as Ariana Grande teases her future self in her latest short film preview, “Brighter Days Ahead.”

Ariana’s fans couldn’t resist flooding Twitter with hilarious reactions to the teaser. One tweet by @tayebmaraj read,

“Nicki reference😭😭”

while @HeadRaecist commented,

“Is this Nonna shade?”, drawing playful comparisons between Ariana’s elderly persona and her real-life grandmother.

A confused viewer, @DELIRICIUSO posted a GIF with the caption,

“Peaches?”, in response to the character’s name

while @supernutsurals tweeted,

“Ariana as Nonna OMGGGGG”.

But the reactions weren’t just jokes. Some fans speculated about the plot, with @solmeena asking,

“If Ariana’s playing her older self, does that mean the short film is basically a musical time capsule? Because I need to emotionally prepare for that.”

This mix of humor and excitement speaks to the strong bond between Grande and her fanbase, who are always game for any creative twists she throws their way.

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Background info: The World of Peaches and Brighter Days Ahead

Brighter Days Ahead is part of a multimedia project that continues the storyline of Peaches, a character introduced in Grande’s We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) video. Directed by Grande herself, the short film draws heavy inspiration from the sci-fi classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. In this universe, Peaches uses the services of a futuristic clinic to erase memories of past relationships. The teaser’s most intriguing moment? A wide shot of an elderly Peaches waiting in a wheelchair signals that even in old age, she’s returning to confront her past.

Fans have been eagerly following the breadcrumbs Grande’s been dropping since March 12, when she first teased Brighter Days Ahead. In addition to the film, Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe album will also drop on March 28, featuring tracks like “Twilight Zone,” “Warm,” and “Hampstead.” Fans who called her Brighter Days hotline even got to hear snippets of new music, including the dreamy tune, Twilight Zone.

This short film, along with the deluxe album, marks a new chapter in Grande’s artistic journey, and fans are buzzing with anticipation to see how this futuristic yet nostalgic story unfolds. Whether it's "Granniana" or Peaches, one thing’s for sure—Ariana Grande knows how to keep her audience on their toes.