The 11th NFL Championship has passed, generating a great deal of hype both on and off the field. With a 40–22 victory, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs. Stealing the spotlight, Kendrick Lamar delivered a powerful halftime performance, while Taylor Swift was booed by the crowd.
In a historic moment, Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the Super Bowl, and billions were spent on advertising, ensuring much to discuss. Beyond the football action and other drama, Hollywood took the stage with a lineup of highly anticipated movie trailers that debuted during the game. Here is the complete roundup.
1. Novocaine
“Nathan Caine can’t feel pain”
Starring Jack Quaid, Novocaine is an action thriller that follows a man who cannot feel pain and uses this ability to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, it is set to be released on 14 March 2025.
2. Thunderbolts*
“Not super. Not heroes. Not giving up.”
Marvel Studios unveiled the first trailer for Thunderbolts*, featuring characters such as Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, Bucky Barnes, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. The classic Marvel blockbuster promises high-stakes action, wherein anti-heroes team up to complete the hazardous mission and confront the darkest moments of their past. This marks the 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the 15th release of Phase Five. The premiere is scheduled for 2 May 2025.
3. Lilo & Stitch
“Hold on to your coconuts”
Disney surprised audiences with a teaser for the live-action remake of the 2002 cartoon Lilo & Stitch. The short clip showcases Stitch creating chaos in a football stadium, remaining true to his mischievous nature. The heartwarming story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the runaway alien will be released in theatres on 23 May 2025.
4. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
“Everything you were, everything you’ve done, has come to this“
Tom Cruise returns as the superspy Ethan Hunt in the long-running Mission: Impossible saga. The trailer showcases thrilling aerial stunts and explosive action, and one of those scenes, when the 62-year-old actor was hanging from a yellow biplane, went viral on social media. Tom Cruise, known for performing his own stunts, commented that while filming the airplane scenes, there were moments when he lost consciousness due to a lack of oxygen. Promising an epic comeback, The Final Reckoning is set to premiere in theatres on 23 May 2025.
5. How To Train Your Dragon
“The legend is real”
DreamWorks offered a first look at the live-action adaptation of its beloved animated film. Based on Cressida Cowell’s book series, the film explores the relationship between Hiccup and Toothless as they bridge the divide between Vikings and dragons. Promising stunning visuals, the movie is anticipated to hit theatres on 13 June.
6. M3GAN 2.0
“Miss me?”
M3GAN 2.0 resurrects the iconic killer doll for another round of AI combat. Two years following M3GAN’s destruction, her creator, Gemma, discovers that the technology has been stolen to develop a new military weapon, Amelia, which begins to defy human commands. With humanity at risk, Gemma is compelled to revive M3GAN with new enhancements, resulting in a fierce showdown between the two powerful AI entities. The highly anticipated sequel is set to be released in cinemas on 27 June 2025.
7. Jurassic World: Rebirth
“A new era is born”
Leading a covert mission to an abandoned Jurassic Park island, Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and her team set out to retrieve essential dinosaur genetic material, only to uncover a dangerous secret concealed for decades. The beloved franchise, featuring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, roars into cinemas on 2 July 2025.
8. Smurfs
“Get this search party started”
A new epic adventure leads Smurfs beyond their village into the human world, where they must join forces with new allies to rescue Papa Smurf from the evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel. This live-action animated adventure features an iconic all-star voice cast, including Rihanna as Smurfette. Catch the Smurfs film in cinemas on 18 July 2025.
9. F1
“This is just the start”
From the creators of Top Gun: Maverick, F1 offers a glimpse into the world of racing, starring Brad Pitt as a former Formula 1 driver making a comeback to the sport. Shot during actual Grand Prix weekends, the film is scheduled for release in cinemas in the summer of 2025.
