In-Flight Glitch: Qantas Passengers Surprised by R-Rated Dakota Johnson Movie Screening

A recent Qantas flight from Sydney to Tokyo faced an unusual in-flight mishap when the R-rated Dakota Johnson film Daddio was accidentally played on all passenger screens. Due to a technical glitch, the film—featuring graphic content including nudity and sexual dialogue—was broadcast for nearly an hour, causing discomfort for families onboard. Passengers took to social media to express their shock, with one remarking about "audible gasps" throughout the plane. Qantas quickly replaced the film with a family-friendly movie and issued an apology for the incident​.

Qantas attributed the mistake to a malfunction in the in-flight entertainment system and assured passengers that such incidents are rare. Despite the unexpected blunder, the airline moved swiftly to resolve the issue, but not before the incident caused some embarrassing moments, especially for those traveling with children. The situation became a talking point among travelers and sparked conversations on social media about in-flight content curation and safeguards.