Super Bowl 2025 Highlights: Kendrick Lamar and Trailers Galore

On the night of February 9-10, the Super Bowl 2025 captivated audiences across the USA, marking the culmination of the American football championship and becoming one of the year's most watched events. We've compiled a comprehensive list of the main trailers, advertising videos, and performances that were showcased during the broadcast.

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, the reigning champions, with a final score of 40:22. The game unfolded with scores of 7:0, 17:0, 10:6, and 6:16 across the quarters, showcasing a thrilling display of football prowess.

Kendrick Lamar’s Performance

The halftime show was electrified by a performance from rapper Kendrick Lamar, introduced by Samuel L. Jackson in an Uncle Sam costume. Amidst a backdrop of American iconography, Lamar delivered a setlist featuring hits like "Humble," "Squabble Up," and "Not Like Us," the latter of which clinched five Grammy awards in 2025. Joining him on stage were singer SZA and tennis legend Serena Williams.

"Not Like Us" is notable for being a diss track aimed at Drake, sparking a lawsuit from Drake over alleged defamation. Social media hailed Lamar's performance as a decisive victory in his ongoing feud with Drake, with the stadium chanting "a minor" at the end, referencing the song's controversial lyrics about Drake. Serena Williams' presence added another layer, given her past relationship with Drake.

Thunderbolts

Disney and Marvel Studios unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming comic book film, "Thunderbolts," set to hit theaters on May 2.

Formula 1

A teaser-trailer for an upcoming Apple film featuring Brad Pitt as a former Formula 1 driver making a comeback was shown. The film is slated for release on June 25.

Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning

A 30-second teaser for the eighth installment of the "Mission: Impossible" series, starring Tom Cruise, was aired. The global release is scheduled for May 23.

Jurassic World: Reignition

A teaser for the next chapter in the Jurassic Park saga, "Jurassic World: Reignition," featuring Scarlett Johansson, was revealed. The film will be released worldwide on July 2.

The Smurfs

A new full-length film about the Smurfs, with Rihanna voicing Smurfette, was announced for a July 18 release. The voice cast also includes John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and James Corden.

Novocaine

A teaser-trailer for "Novocaine," a film about a man who cannot feel pain, was shown. Jack Quaid, known from "The Boys," stars as a young man on a mission to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend. The film is set to premiere on March 14.

How to Train Your Dragon

A teaser for the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell's bestseller, "How to Train Your Dragon," was presented. The global release is planned for June 13.

Lilo & Stitch

The promo clip for the upcoming "Lilo & Stitch" movie featured Stitch causing chaos on a football field, though no new footage from the film itself was shown. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on May 23.