Super Bowl LIX: A Recap of the Night's Highlights
Super Bowl LIX, the culmination of the 2025 NFL season, unfolded on the night of February 9-10th, captivating audiences as one of the year's most-watched events. This recap covers the key moments, including the game's outcome, the halftime show, and the numerous movie trailers and commercials aired during the broadcast.
Game Result:
The Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious, decisively defeating the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 40-22.
Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show:
Rapper Kendrick Lamar delivered a powerful halftime performance, introduced by a Samuel L. Jackson cameo as Uncle Sam. The performance, steeped in American iconography, featured hits like "Humble," "Squabble Up," and the Grammy-winning "Not Like Us." The show also included appearances by singer SZA and tennis star Serena Williams. Social media interpreted Lamar's performance, particularly the inclusion of "Not Like Us" (a known diss track aimed at Drake), as a pointed message in the ongoing feud between the two artists. The stadium's collective singing of "a minor" at the performance's conclusion further fueled this interpretation, referencing accusations against Drake. Williams' presence was also noted, given her past relationship with Drake.
Movie Trailers and Commercials:
The Super Bowl broadcast featured a variety of highly anticipated movie previews:
- Thunderbolts: A new trailer for the upcoming Marvel Studios film, slated for release on May 2nd.
- Formula 1: A short teaser showcasing Brad Pitt as a former Formula 1 driver returning to the sport. The film's release date is June 25th.
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: A 30-second teaser for the eighth installment of the iconic franchise, starring Tom Cruise. The global release is set for May 23rd.
- Jurassic World: Reignition: A teaser introducing a new era for the Jurassic Park franchise, featuring Scarlett Johansson. The film's worldwide release is scheduled for 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 a film about a man insensitive to pain, starring Jack Quaid. The plot involves a young man rescuing his kidnapped girlfriend from bank robbers. The film will be released on March 14th.
- How to Train Your Dragon: A teaser for the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell's novel. Global release: June 13th.
- Lilo & Stitch: A promotional clip showcasing Stitch causing havoc on a football field. The film's theatrical release is scheduled for May 23rd.
This overview provides a comprehensive summary of Super Bowl LIX's key events and highlights.