On the night of February 9-10, Super Bowl 2025—the ultimate showdown in American football—took place, captivating audiences as one of the year's most-watched events. Here's a recap of the trailers, ads, and performances that lit up the show.
Table of Contents
- Who Won?
- Kendrick Lamar's Performance
- Thunderbolts
- Formula 1
- Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning
- Jurassic World: Reignition
- The Smurfs
- Novocaine
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Lilo & Stitch
Who Won?
The Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious, defeating the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs with a decisive 40-22 victory (7-0, 17-0, 10-6, 6-16).
Kendrick Lamar's Performance
Rapper Kendrick Lamar delivered a powerhouse halftime performance, introduced by a Samuel L. Jackson channeling Uncle Sam. Amidst a backdrop of American iconography, Lamar performed hits like "Humble," "Squabble Up," and "Not Like Us" (a five-time Grammy 2025 award winner). Joining him on stage were singer SZA and tennis superstar Serena Williams.
"Not Like Us," notably one of Lamar's diss tracks targeting Drake, added fuel to their long-standing feud. Social media erupted, interpreting the performance as a final blow in their conflict. The stadium's echoing chant of "a minor" at the performance's conclusion—referencing accusations against Drake—further fueled the narrative, especially given Serena Williams' past relationship with Drake.
Thunderbolts
Disney and Marvel Studios unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming comic book film, slated for release on May 2nd.
Formula 1
A short teaser trailer premiered for Apple's upcoming film featuring Brad Pitt as a former Formula 1 driver making a racing comeback. The film's release is set for June 25th.
Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning
A 30-second teaser for the eighth installment of the iconic Mission: Impossible franchise, starring Tom Cruise, generated considerable buzz. The global release date is May 23rd.
Jurassic World: Reignition
A teaser for the next chapter in the Jurassic Park franchise, featuring Scarlett Johansson, introduced a new era for the dinosaur saga. The film's worldwide release is scheduled for July 2nd.
The Smurfs
A new full-length Smurfs film, featuring Rihanna as Smurfette, was showcased. John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and James Corden also lend their voices to the film, set for release on July 18th.
Novocaine
A teaser trailer for Novocaine, starring Jack Quaid (The Boys), which follows a young man's quest to rescue his girlfriend from bank robbers, premiered. The film's release date is March 14th.
How to Train Your Dragon
A teaser for the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell's bestselling novel was shown. The global release is scheduled for June 13th.
Lilo & Stitch
A promotional clip highlighted Stitch's chaotic antics on a football field, though no new footage from the actual film was shown. Lilo & Stitch will hit theaters on May 23rd.
