Super Bowl 2025: Kendrick Lamar's Performance and Trailer Highlights

On the night of February 9-10, Super Bowl 2025 captivated audiences across the United States, marking the final showdown of the American football championship. This annual event is renowned for its massive viewership and the array of trailers, advertisements, and performances it features. Below, we've compiled a detailed summary of the key moments and highlights from the show.

Table of Content

• 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
• 0 Comment on this

Who Won

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, securing a decisive victory with a scoreline of 40:22. The game unfolded with a strong performance by the Eagles, breaking down the score as follows: 7:0, 17:0, 10:6, and 6:16 across the quarters.

Kendrick Lamar’s Performance

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

"Not Like Us" has been recognized as a diss track directed at Drake, sparking legal action from Drake against Lamar for alleged defamation. Social media hailed Lamar's performance as a decisive statement in their ongoing feud, with the stadium echoing the chant "a minor," a reference to the song's contentious lyrics about Drake. Serena Williams' presence added a layer of intrigue, given her past relationship with Drake.

Thunderbolts

Disney and Marvel Studios unveiled an exciting new trailer for "Thunderbolts," their upcoming comic book adaptation slated for release on May 2.

Formula 1

Apple released a teaser-trailer for their upcoming film featuring Brad Pitt as a retired Formula 1 driver making a comeback. The film is set to premiere on June 25.

Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning

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

Jurassic World: Reignition

The teaser for the latest entry in the Jurassic Park saga introduced a new era, with Scarlett Johansson leading the cast. The movie will hit theaters worldwide on July 2.

The Smurfs

A trailer for the new full-length Smurfs movie was showcased, with Rihanna voicing Smurfette. The film, set to release on July 18, also features voice talents like John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and James Corden.

Novocaine

The teaser-trailer for "Novocaine" introduced audiences to a man, played by Jack Quaid, who cannot feel pain. The plot follows his quest to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from bank robbers. The film is slated for release on March 14.

How to Train Your Dragon

A teaser for the cinematic adaptation of Cressida Cowell's bestseller was revealed, with a worldwide release planned for June 13.

Lilo & Stitch

The promo clip for the upcoming "Lilo & Stitch" movie featured Stitch wreaking havoc on a football field. No new footage of the film itself was shown. The movie is scheduled to premiere in theaters on May 23.