Super Bowl 2025: Kendrick Lamar and Trailer Highlights

On the night of February 9-10, 2025, the Super Bowl, the pinnacle event of the American football championship, captivated audiences across the USA. Known for being one of the year's most-watched spectacles, the 2025 Super Bowl was no exception, featuring an array of trailers, advertisements, and performances that kept viewers glued to their screens.

Table of Contents

• Who Won
• Kendrick Lamar’s Performance
• Thunderbolts
• Formula 1
• Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning
• Jurassic World: Reignition
• The Smurfs
• Novocaine
• How to Train Your Dragon
• Lilo & Stitch

Who Won

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 40:22. The game progressed in quarters with scores of 7:0, 17:0, 10:6, and 6:16, showcasing the Eagles' prowess on the field.

Kendrick Lamar’s Performance

The halftime show was electrified by a performance from rapper Kendrick Lamar, who was dramatically introduced by Samuel L. Jackson, portraying Uncle Sam. Amidst a backdrop of American iconography, Lamar delivered a dynamic set including "Humble," "Squabble Up," and "Not Like Us," the latter having won five awards at the Grammy 2025. Joining him on stage were singer SZA and tennis icon Serena Williams. "Not Like Us" is notable as a diss track aimed at Drake, sparking a lawsuit over alleged defamation. Social media hailed Lamar's performance as a decisive strike in his ongoing feud with Drake, with the stadium chanting "a minor," referencing accusations within the song. Serena Williams' presence added another layer to the performance, given her past relationship with Drake.

Thunderbolts

Disney and Marvel Studios unveiled a fresh trailer for their upcoming film "Thunderbolts," set to hit theaters on May 2, 2025. This comic book adaptation promises to deliver the excitement fans have come to expect from the Marvel universe.

Formula 1

Apple released a teaser-trailer for their upcoming film featuring Brad Pitt as a former Formula 1 driver making a comeback. The film is scheduled for release on June 25, 2025, and is poised to thrill racing enthusiasts and moviegoers alike.

Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning

A 30-second teaser for the eighth installment of the "Mission: Impossible" series, starring Tom Cruise, was shown. The global premiere is set for May 23, 2025, continuing the saga of high-stakes espionage and action.

Jurassic World: Reignition

The teaser for the latest addition to the Jurassic Park franchise, "Jurassic World: Reignition," starring Scarlett Johansson, was unveiled. The film marks a new chapter in the beloved series and is slated for a worldwide release on July 2, 2025.

The Smurfs

A new full-length film featuring the beloved characters, The Smurfs, with Rihanna voicing Smurfette, is set to entertain audiences starting July 18, 2025. The voice cast also includes John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and James Corden, promising a delightful cinematic experience.

Novocaine

The teaser-trailer for "Novocaine" showcased Jack Quaid, known from "The Boys," in a role where he plays a man who can't feel pain. The plot follows his quest to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from bank robbers, with the film's release planned for March 14, 2025.

How to Train Your Dragon

A teaser for the film adaptation of Cressida Cowell's bestseller, "How to Train Your Dragon," was presented. The movie is set to enchant audiences globally on June 13, 2025, bringing the beloved story to life on the big screen.

Lilo & Stitch

The promotional clip for the upcoming "Lilo & Stitch" movie showed Stitch causing havoc on a football field, although no new footage from the film itself was revealed. The movie is scheduled to premiere on May 23, 2025, promising more adventures with the beloved characters.