In what was called a one-sided game, the Denver Broncos won the third Super Bowl in their history. Congratulations to the team and their supporters!
But that isn't exactly the reason for this list. The Super Bowl is a gigantic sporting event, so advertising during the game is very attractive to the movie studios, who are doing their best to promote their upcoming films. And this year has seen the release of 10 movie-related clips, plus a Coca Cola commercial starring Ant-Man and the Hulk. So, if you want to check them all out, here they are: a full trailer for The Jungle Book and TV clips for Deadpool, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Captain America: Civil War, Batman v Superman (clips brought by Turkish Airlines), Jason Bourne, TMNT: Out of the Shadows, Independence Day: Resurgence, X-Men: Apocalypse, and The Secret Life of Pets.
There's no first look at Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, even though quite a few rumors said that a clip would be released during this year's Super Bowl. Given the fact that a 30-second spot went as high as $5 million, we can forgive Disney for not paying an extra $15 million for this movie alone (after all, we did get a second look at Captain America 3 and Jungle Book).
The Jungle Book and Alice through the Looking Glass
The Jungle Book (source Hollywood Reporter)
Moviegoers have the right to be excited about The Jungle Book, which is the next installment in Disney's series of live-action pictures that work as re-imaginings of previously released fairy-tales. And just like Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent, and Cinderella, this one is also expected to be a certain hit. Just look at the main cast: Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, and Christopher Walken.
The movie is set to be released on the April 15, and you can watch both of its trailers below!
On the other hand, although there still may be questions about this Jungle Book adaptation, people know exactly what to expect from Alice through the Looking Glass, the sequel to the billion-dollar hit from 2010. The movie debuted its Super Bowl TV spot about a week ago. You can see it below, along with the movie’s first trailer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1R2QYPgoh4
Deadpool
Deadpool (source Youtube)
Deadpool already made history with its inventive marketing campaign. And it’s expected to surpass everyone’s expectations as far as its first weekend is concerned (it’s estimated that it will do around $55 million), given the overwhelmingly positive reviews it has received so far.
It is as if people can't get enough of Ryan Reynolds. Take, for example, another Super Bowl commercial, this time for Hyundai:
The Deadpool clip didn't come alone. Robert Liefeld took to Twitter, announcing that nobody has actually seen the movie in its entirety, since the second credit scene will be screened for the first time on February 12, the same day the movie is actually released. Will it feature a Wolverine cameo?
If you haven't had enough, check out the Super Bowl TV spot for Deadpool!
10 Cloverfield Lane
10 Cloverfield Lane (source Monkeys Fighting Robots)
It’s quite a wonder to see that a movie such as Cloverfield can have a sequel shot without anybody knowing. The first trailer for 10 Cloverfield Lane debuted on the 15th of January, not even two months before the release of the movie.
Just like the first one, 10 Cloverfield Lane keeps it very cryptic. And, from what we’ve seen until now, this movie won't be at all about the destruction of a city by an enormous monster. Instead, it will focus on the psychological toll such an event would have on the surviving inhabitants of that city.
The teaser can be seen below, together with the first, awesomely put-together, trailer!
If you believe that what will happen in the flick is now pretty clear, don't be so sure! While a number of websites speculate that the trailer and the Super Bowl teaser were cut to show the progression of the events, we are not so certain of that.
Lastly, even if 10 Cloverfield Lane won't be as big in scope as its predecessor, and even if the monster appearances will be kept at a minimum, this movie is a must!
Jason Bourne
Jason Bourne (source Sky News)
When Matt Damon finished shooting The Bourne Ultimatum, he said that a fourth movie should be called The Bourne Redundancy, as in there is no sense in making a fourth movie. Seeing that this movie's official title is just Jason Bourne, we are waiting to see if :Redundancy won't be added sometime close to the release date.
There isn't too much to be said about the movie, since the details have been pretty scarce so far. But we do know that Vincent Cassel is the assassin sent after Bourne and that the movie will also star Tommy Lee Jones and Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina). Julia Stiles, who was present in all of the previous Bourne movies, is also slated to appear.
Check out the Super Bowl first-look for Jason Bourne!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6x4ZBlnVOY
Captain America: Civil War
Civil War (source Youtube)
Basically, this was the most anticipated teaser of the evening, and it certainly delivered. Even if it cannot be said that the CGI is top-notch just yet, and even if there is no trace of Spider-Man just yet, this Civil War teaser surely pumped us up.
We have no idea what's with the chanting (actually, we do – we just don’t know why Marvel went this route), but seeing Bucky straight-up trying to murder Tony Stark gave us the chills. The Russo brothers aren't playing at all!
Off the charts (source Youtube)
We've watched this clip more than a dozen times until now - and we will watch it again!
Also, the other Marvel clip, with Ant-Man and the Hulk, is below!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Out of the Shadows (source Screen Rant)
In case you forgot, this year will also see the release of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel, entitled Out of the Shadows. We’ve already seen the release of its first trailer, showing exactly what you'd expect from a Michael Bay-produced movie.
But the Super Bowl teaser brought something new - the reveal of the main baddie, Krang. So, even if the clip recycled some footage from the first trailer, it is worthwhile to watch (at least this is what we believe). Sure, it could have gone easier with all the destruction, but, as said, this is a Michael Bay film. And if we look at the box office returns for the first installment (it tripled the budget and then some), it's safe to say that this is a winning recipe.
Check out the Super Bowl teaser for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xe4L5wfUnY
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Gotham (source Superhero Stuff)
As we know, Warner Bros. didn't want to invest in this year’s Super Bowl. However, as everyone predicted, its partners did so, instead. So, we’ve now seen the release of two clips promoting Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and two clips promoting Gotham and Metropolis. Check them out below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TReIozZ1b10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpk8eSpRBnY
Note: A final trailer for Batman v Superman has already been classified - so keep your eyes peeled, because it should drop one of these days.
Independence Day: Resurgence
Independence Day: Resurgence (source Fox Movies)
Did we really need this sequel? Did we need another movie about an alien invasion that destroys well-known landmarks (those who escaped unharmed in the previous one)? We guess we didn't.
Even so, Independence Day: Resurgence will be released on June 24, 2016. It promises (what else?) destruction on an even bigger scale. Check out the first trailer and the Super Bowl spot below.
The Secret Life of Pets
The Secret Life of Pets (source Youtube)
The only animated film presented at the Super Bowl, The Secret Life of Pets is about companion animals who feel neglected by their owners. Who is going to stop their uprising and their malevolent intention of taking vengeance on their neglectors?
Max is a Jack Russel terrier and Duke is a mongrel rescued from the dog pound who must unite despite their animosities and co-opt whatever allies they can.
The villain is a fluffy rabbit called Snowball.
The trailer looks funny as hell, and so does the Super Bowl spot!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVHuxSW871Q
X-Men: Apocalypse
Apocalypse (source Screen Rant)
The last of the Super Bowl spots, X-Men: Apocalypse gives us our first look at Angel and Psylocke in action - and we can say that the latter looks glorious! The nukes are flying, Mystique turns blue (we’re wondering why she doesn't just stay in her mutant form), Cyclops reveals his power, and so on.
And, even with all the changes that have been made to the character, Apocalypse still looks intimidating. We just hope that all of the action scenes in which he grows in shape don't take place in an astral plane. The trailer and the Super Bowl spot are below!
