Kendrick Lamar and lots of trailers: what happened at the Super Bowl 2025

Super Bowl LIX: A Recap of the Night's Highlights (February 9-10, 2025)

Super Bowl LIX, the culmination of the American football season, delivered a thrilling game and a spectacular halftime show, captivating viewers worldwide. This recap covers the key moments, from the game's outcome to the commercials and performances that punctuated the evening.

Game Winner:

The Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs with a decisive 40-22 score.

Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show:

Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined a memorable halftime performance, introduced by a uniquely costumed Samuel L. Jackson. His setlist featured hits like "Humble," "Squabble Up," and the Grammy-winning "Not Like Us." The performance also included appearances by SZA and Serena Williams, adding to the spectacle. Social media interpreted Lamar's performance, particularly "Not Like Us," as a pointed response to his ongoing feud with Drake, culminating in the stadium chanting "a minor," referencing allegations against Drake.

Movie Trailers and Teasers:

The Super Bowl showcased a variety of upcoming films:

• Thunderbolts: A new trailer for the Marvel Studios film, slated for release on May 2nd.
• Formula 1: A brief teaser for the Apple film starring Brad Pitt, premiering June 25th.
• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: A 30-second teaser for the latest installment in the Tom Cruise franchise, hitting theaters May 23rd.
• Jurassic World: Reignition: A teaser featuring Scarlett Johansson, launching globally on July 2nd.
• The Smurfs: A full-length film featuring Rihanna as Smurfette, alongside a star-studded voice cast (John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and James Corden), set for release July 18th.
• Novocaine: A teaser for the Jack Quaid film about a man with no pain sensation, premiering March 14th.
• How to Train Your Dragon: A teaser for the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell's novel, with a global release date of June 13th.
• Lilo & Stitch: A promotional clip showing Stitch causing mayhem on a football field, with the film's release set for May 23rd.

This year's Super Bowl delivered a memorable combination of sporting excitement and entertainment, leaving viewers with anticipation for the films and music to come.