The Super Bowl LVII ended with a victory for the Kansas City Chiefs and included a memorable halftime show byRihanna. Like every year, multiple studios took advantage of the event’s large audience and premiered trailers for their most anticipated upcoming projects.
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From highly-awaited and long-delayed superhero movies likeThe FlashandGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3to the next chapters in now-iconic franchises likeIndiana JonesandTransformers, these movies got showcased during the Super Bowl. And while every trailer brought out the big guns, some were definitely more exciting and memorable than others.
9’Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
In theaters on July 23, 2025
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyhit the Super Bowl with not a trailer but a TV spot. It features the first look atMads Mikkelsen, withHarrison Ford’s Jones asking him if he’s “still a Nazi,” a moment destined to become an internet meme.Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Helena Shaw also makes a small appearance while jumping from a plane with Jones in what will surely be one of thefilm’s many action set pieces.
There isn’t much to this clip. Fans briefly see a clip ofJohn Rhys-Davies' Sellah, and the now-iconic notes of John Williams' score do a lot to incite fans' excitement. Ultimately, this clip is somewhat disappointing, revealing nothing about the upcoming film but a few minor details. Still, the film is fourth months away, and there will be at least another full trailer in the coming months, meaning this was only meant to be a small appetizer before the piece de resistance.
In theaters on June 17, 2025
Like Indy,65came with a TV spot rather than a trailer. The film starsAdam Driveras Mills, a pilot stranded on Earth 65 million years ago. Fighting against dinosaurs and other dangerous creatures, Mills must protect a young girl named Koa and fight to survive while awaiting rescue.
The film’s premise sells itself, but the TV spot confusingly chooses to leave out the dinosaurs save for a few glimpses at the end. However,65features an intriguing premise andAdam Driver as the lead, meaning audiences will surely give it a chance, with or without a thirty-second ad to encourage them. Still, being present at the year’s most important sporting event in the US can’t harm.
7’Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts'
In theaters on August 20, 2025
TheTransformersfranchise refuses to die and is actually doing a good job at staying alive. Its upcoming seventh film,Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, will take place in the 90s and follow a pair of archeologists joining forces with an ex-military electronics specialist for a globe-trotting adventure alongside the Autobots.
The forty-second clip features the film’s lead,Anthony Ramos, and gives a sneak peek at Mirage, the new Autobot companion voiced byPete Davidson. TheTransformersfranchise has always stood out thanks to its impressive visual effects, andRise of the Beastsdoesn’t seem to be the exception; the clip features more of the fast-paced, over-the-topVFX and realistic CGI charactersfans have come to expect. Throw in a few beasts and monsters, and the clip does what it’s supposed to do, turning the film into one of the most anticipated for fans of maximalist action.
6’Creed III'
In theaters on June 06, 2025
TheCreedseries is the gift that keeps on giving. For its third entry, starMichael B. Jordanbranches out and sits behind the director’s chair to bring another exciting and gripping tale of glory. The film hasJonathan Majorsto help, makingCreed IIIone of the spring’s hottest tickets.
The fifty-second clip featured at the Super Bowl is pretty good. Making excellent use of The Fugees' now-iconic tune “Ready or Not,” the clip heightens the rivalry between Majors andJordan’s characters and features montages of their training, a crucial and beloved part of anyRockymovie. The clip doesn’t need to reveal any more information, especially so close to the release date; instead, it allows what’s already been said to do the heavy lifting.
5’Scream VI'
After the success of 2022’sScream,Scream VIlooks to be the franchise’s biggest entry so far. Reuniting a cast of veteran and new actors, the film will take the bloody action to New York City, giving itself more space to be loud, gory, and thrilling.
The fifty-second spot does a great job portraying the film’s intensity and suggesting a larger story fitting its new setting.Screamhas always been a female-centric franchise, and the women inScream VIall get a moment to shine, includingMelissa Barrera,Jenna Ortega,Hayden PanettiereandCourteney Cox. Like most slasher films,Screams VIuses extensive footage of a major scene, giving fans a small taste of what’s to come.
In theaters on August 05, 2025
By now, theFast & Furioussaga is a well-oiled machine. Every movie features a new rival, played by whomever famous action star isn’t part of the series yet, hunting Dom and his family;Fast XseesJason Momoatake over the bad guy role and brings back every previously rehabilitated bad guy, includingJohn CenaandJason Statham.
The one-minute trailer is bonkers, as fans of the saga have come to expect. It has explosions, footage ofCharlize TheronandMichelle Rodriguezfighting, and a few shots of the series' newest addition,Brie Larson. The icing on the cake is Dom Toretto driving his car down a dam while an explosion destroys it.Fast & Furiousnow caters exclusively to its fans– and considering it has millions of them, it’s doing a perfect job.
In theaters on July 14, 2025
Airalready features a compelling enough premise – the movie follows Sonny Vaccaro’s efforts to sing Michael Jordan to Nike and create a partnership that would revolutionize the business. However, when addingBen Affleck,Matt DamonandViola Davis, it becomes near-irresistible and a real contender to rank among the all-time best basketball movies.
The one-minute spot does a great job selling the movie. It features plenty of scenes with Damon, Affleck and Davis, mentions Jordan’s name, and includes a few of the “this is a terrible idea” lines that are so prevalent in real-life stories. However, the clip also makes sure to come across as a love letter to Jordan and his influence on sports and pop culture, which will undoubtedly go a long way in putting butts in theater seats.
2’Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'
In theaters on June 04, 2025
Time to face the music.James Gunnand the Guardians of the Galaxy return for one last ride in the highly-awaitedGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The film will place the band of misfits against the High Evolutionary and feature the debut of Adam Warlock.
Like the previous trailer, this one is all about the feels. Every Guardian gets a chance to shine, plus there are somegenuinely funny MCU momentsscattered throughout, and the unsubtle suggestion that more than one character won’t make it out alive. Adding the excellent use of Rainbow’s 1979 hit “Since You Been Gone” and a few key scenes meant to up the hype, and this trailer might be one of the best in Marvel history.
1’The Flash'
In theaters on June 01, 2025
After years of waiting and plenty of controversies,The Flashfinally gave fans a clear view of its plot. The film sees Barry “destroying the universe” by erasing meta-humans from existence, thus allowing General Zod to wreak havoc on Earth.
The full trailer goes for nearly three minutes, featuring multiple shots fromMichael Keaton’s long-awaited return as Batman and the first look atSasha Calle’s Supergirl. It also showcases several action scenes and even a brief appearance by Ben Affleck’s Bruce Wayne.The Flashundoubtedly won the night, delivering on everything it promised and more and hinting at a major multiversal clash that will potentially be DC’s biggest movie to date.
