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 star-studded halftime show. This recap covers the key moments and the advertising highlights that captivated viewers.

Game Winner:

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

Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show:

Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the halftime show, introduced by a Samuel L. Jackson portraying Uncle Sam. His performance, featuring hits like "Humble," "Squabble Up," and the Grammy-winning "Not Like Us," was a spectacle of American iconography. Joining him on stage were singer SZA and tennis legend Serena Williams. The performance generated significant social media buzz, particularly regarding "Not Like Us," a song previously the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by Drake. Many interpreted the performance as a pointed response to the ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake. The stadium's collective singing of "a minor" at the performance's conclusion further fueled this interpretation.

Movie Trailers and Teasers:

The Super Bowl broadcast featured a variety of highly anticipated film trailers and teasers, including:

• Thunderbolts: A new trailer for the upcoming Marvel Studios film, slated for release on May 2nd.
• Formula 1: A short teaser showcasing Brad Pitt in an Apple Original film about a former Formula 1 driver's return to racing. 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 will premiere globally on July 2nd.
• The Smurfs: A full-length film 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 film starring Jack Quaid (The Boys), about a young man who must rescue his girlfriend from bank robbers. The film's release is March 14th.
• How to Train Your Dragon: A teaser for the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell's bestseller. Global release: June 13th.
• Lilo & Stitch: A promotional clip showing Stitch causing havoc on a football field. The film's release date is May 23rd.

This Super Bowl LIX provided a memorable blend of athletic competition, musical entertainment, and cinematic previews, leaving viewers with plenty to anticipate in the coming months.