Super Bowl 2025: A Recap of the Night's Highlights
The Super Bowl LIX, held on the night of February 9-10, delivered a thrilling game and a spectacular halftime show, captivating viewers worldwide. Here's a summary of the key moments and advertised films:
Game Result:
The Philadelphia Eagles secured a decisive victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, winning with a final score of 40-22.
Halftime Show:
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the halftime show, a performance described by many on social media as a pointed response to his ongoing feud with Drake. Joined by SZA and Serena Williams, Lamar's set included hits like "Humble," "Squabble Up," and notably, "Not Like Us," a song previously the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by Drake. The stadium's collective singing of "a minor" at the performance's conclusion further fueled speculation about the performance's intended message.
Movie Trailers and Teasers:
The Super Bowl broadcast featured a variety of highly anticipated movie trailers and teasers:
- Thunderbolts: A new trailer for the Marvel Studios film, slated for release on May 2nd.
- Formula 1: A short teaser showcasing Brad Pitt in an Apple Original film about a former Formula 1 driver's return to racing. Release date: June 25th.
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: A 30-second teaser for the eighth installment of the iconic franchise, starring Tom Cruise. Global release: May 23rd.
- Jurassic World: Reignition: A teaser introducing a new era for the franchise, featuring Scarlett Johansson. Release date: July 2nd.
- The Smurfs: A full-length movie trailer featuring Rihanna as Smurfette, alongside a star-studded voice cast including John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and James Corden. Release date: July 18th.
- Novocaine: A teaser for the film starring Jack Quaid, about a young man rescuing his girlfriend from bank robbers. Release date: March 14th.
- How to Train Your Dragon: A teaser for the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell's book series. Release date: June 13th.
- Lilo & Stitch: A promotional clip showcasing Stitch's antics on a football field. Release date: May 23rd.
This Super Bowl provided a thrilling combination of sporting action and cinematic previews, making it a memorable event for viewers.
