On the night of February 9-10, the highly anticipated Super Bowl 2025 unfolded, marking the culmination of the American football championship in the USA and solidifying its status as one of the world’s most-watched annual events. This year’s show featured an array of captivating trailers, advertisements, and performances that captured viewers’ attention.
Who Won:
The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding scoreline of 40:22 (7:0, 17:0, 10:6, 6:16).
Kendrick Lamar’s Performance:
The halftime spectacle was headlined by rapper Kendrick Lamar, who delivered a dynamic performance introduced by Samuel L. Jackson portraying Uncle Sam. Immersed in American iconography, Lamar delivered hits such as Humble, Squabble Up, and Not Like Us, which garnered five Grammy 2025 awards. Joining him on stage were singer SZA and tennis legend Serena Williams.
The track Not Like Us is particularly notable for being Lamar’s diss track aimed at Drake. This song sparked legal trouble when Drake filed a lawsuit alleging defamation. Social media hailed Lamar’s performance as a decisive blow to Drake and the culmination of their prolonged rivalry. As the act concluded, the entire stadium echoed the word "a minor," referencing accusations against Drake. Serena Williams’ presence was symbolic, given her past relationship with Drake.
Thunderbolts:
Disney and Marvel Studios unveiled a compelling trailer for their upcoming comic book movie, set to premiere on May 2.
Formula 1:
Apple released a brief teaser for its upcoming film featuring Brad Pitt as a retired Formula 1 driver returning to the circuit. The movie is slated for release on June 25.
Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning:
Tom Cruise starred in a 30-second teaser for the eighth installment of the iconic Mission: Impossible series, with global release beginning on May 23.
Jurassic World: Reignition:
Scarlett Johansson graced the screen in a teaser for the next chapter in the Jurassic Park saga, entering a bold new era. The film is set to debut worldwide on July 2.
The Smurfs:
Rihanna lent her voice to Smurfette in a new full-length Smurfs film, alongside talents like John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and James Corden. The movie is scheduled for release on July 18.
Novocaine:
Jack Quaid, known for The Boys, starred in a teaser for Novocaine, a film centered around a man unable to feel pain. Set to release on March 14, the plot revolves around a young man rescuing his kidnapped girlfriend from bank robbers.
How to Train Your Dragon:
A teaser previewed the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell’s beloved British novel series, with a global release planned for June 13.
Lilo & Stitch:
Stitch caused comedic chaos on a football field in a promotional clip for the upcoming film. Although no new footage was showcased, the movie is confirmed for release on May 23.
