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

Super Bowl LIX: A Recap of the Night's Biggest Moments

Super Bowl LIX, the culmination of the 2025 NFL season, aired on the night of February 9-10th, captivating viewers worldwide. This recap highlights the key performances, commercials, and trailers that made the event unforgettable.

Game Highlights:

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

Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show:

Rapper Kendrick Lamar delivered a powerful halftime performance, introduced by a Samuel L. Jackson cameo as Uncle Sam. His setlist included hits like "Humble," "Squabble Up," and the Grammy-winning "Not Like Us," featuring SZA and Serena Williams. The performance was widely interpreted as a pointed response to his ongoing feud with Drake, culminating in the stadium chanting "a minor," referencing allegations against Drake. Serena Williams' presence added another layer to the performance given her past relationship with Drake.

Movie Trailers & Teasers:

The Super Bowl showcased a variety of highly anticipated film trailers:

• Thunderbolts: A new trailer for the Marvel Studios film, slated for release on May 2nd.
• Formula 1: A brief teaser featuring Brad Pitt as a former Formula 1 driver, releasing 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 introducing Scarlett Johansson to the franchise, set for a July 2nd release.
• The Smurfs: A full-length film trailer featuring Rihanna as Smurfette, alongside John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and James Corden. Release date: July 18th.
• Novocaine: A teaser for the Jack Quaid-starring action film about a man with no sense of pain, premiering March 14th.
• How to Train Your Dragon: A teaser for the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell's book, set for release on June 13th.
• Lilo & Stitch: A promotional clip showing Stitch causing mayhem on a football field, with the film's release scheduled for May 23rd.

This year's Super Bowl delivered a thrilling game and a memorable showcase of entertainment, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the upcoming releases highlighted throughout the broadcast.