The 2024 Super Bowl was more than just a football showdown-it was a blockbuster trailer bonanza, showcasing a dazzling lineup of cinematic spectacles that had viewers on the edge of their seats. From the high-octane tornado chase in Twisters to the much-anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine teaser, this year’s trailers offered a thrilling glimpse into the summer and holiday movie seasons ahead, blending star power, cutting-edge animation, and epic storytelling in just seconds of prime-time magic.
Deadpool 3
The Super Bowl 2024 trailer for Deadpool 3 excited fans by officially introducing Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, alongside Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool. The teaser humorously highlights Deadpool’s irreverent style while teasing a multiverse storyline involving the Time Variance Authority, promising a fresh and bold addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The trailer’s mix of comedy, action, and meta-commentary, including a notable explicit joke, marks Deadpool 3 as the MCU’s first R-rated film, generating massive buzz with 365 million views in 24 hours and setting a new record for Super Bowl trailer viewership.
Deadpool’s first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe sets him up as “MCU Jesus,” so this certainly isn’t your traditional Disney trailer. The trailer also includes quite a few references to Loki, and of course, Wolverine shows up – though only briefly.
Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2, the highly anticipated sequel from Disney and Pixar, returns to explore the emotional world of teenager Riley as she navigates the challenges of growing up. Set to release in theaters on June 14, 2024, the film introduces new emotions, including Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, who shakes up the established team of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Directed by Kelsey Mann, the sequel promises a heartfelt and humorous journey through the complexities of adolescence, blending vibrant animation with sharp writing and emotional depth. Fans of the original can expect a visually stunning and emotionally resonant continuation of Riley’s story.
Inside Out 2’s latest teaser is clearly big game-inspired. Of course, for teenager Riley and the tumultuous emotions swirling around her head, every game is the big game. A few of Riley’s most familiar emotions pop up, but there’s also a new one: anxiety. It’s clear that Riley’s growing up for Pixar’s latest sequel, and as everyone knows, that’s not an easy thing to do.
A Quiet Place: Day One
A Quiet Place: Day One takes viewers back to the very beginning of the terrifying alien invasion that rendered the world silent. Set in New York City during the initial hours of the extraterrestrial assault, the film follows Sam (Lupita Nyong’o) as she navigates the eerie, soundless ruins with her cat, trying to survive amidst deadly creatures that hunt by sound. This prequel expands the franchise’s universe with intense urban survival horror, showcasing larger action sequences and new characters while maintaining the suspenseful atmosphere fans love. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the film explores how the world went quiet and will be released in theaters on June 28, 2024.
After just two movies, A Quiet Place is already one of the biggest and most popular horror franchises around. Now the series looks to keep that momentum going with a prequel about what New York looked like on day one of the invasion.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The 2024 Super Bowl featured an exciting trailer for “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” a new animated series streaming exclusively on Paramount+ starting August 9, 2024. This series explores the Turtles-Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo-as they face new threats while going solo for the first time, discovering their true selves without each other. The trailer highlights intense action and the brothers’ eventual reunion to save the world, promising an epic 12-episode event for fans of the franchise.
Based in the same universe as last year’s fantastic animated movie (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem), this new TV series sets the turtles on a new slew of ridiculous adventures and epic ninja fights.
Wicked
The trailer for Wicked, released during the 2024 Super Bowl, offers a captivating glimpse into the origin story of Elphaba, the green-skinned woman who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the film reimagines their complex friendship and the political intrigue in Oz, portraying Elphaba as a misunderstood heroine fighting against the oppressive Wizard. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked promises a visually stunning and emotionally rich adaptation of the beloved musical, set to enchant audiences when it hits theaters on Thanksgiving 2024.
The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical has been on the way for a very long time, but we finally have a trailer. The movie stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba (the future Wicked Witch of the West) and Ariana Grande as Glinda the good.
Twisters
The trailer for Twisters, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Twister, debuted during the 2024 Super Bowl, promising an adrenaline-pumping disaster film experience. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the movie stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell as storm chasers confronting multiple massive tornadoes in central Oklahoma. The story follows Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser now working with a new tracking system, and Tyler Owens, a daring social media storm chaser, as they navigate terrifying and unprecedented storm phenomena. With a fresh cast and cutting-edge effects, Twisters delivers a thrilling, big-screen ride into the heart of nature’s most destructive forces, set to hit theaters on July 19, 2024.
This sequel to 1996’s tornado chasing cult-classic Twister already looks pretty exciting, and that’s before we get to the fact that the all-star cast includes Glen Powell (Anyone But You), Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men), Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People), and Anthony Ramos (In the Heights).
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Set several generations after Caesar’s reign, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes explores a future where apes have become the dominant species, living in harmony while humans are marginalized. The story follows a young chimpanzee named Noa who embarks on a perilous journey after his clan is attacked by the tyrannical ape leader Proximus Caesar. Alongside a human woman named Mae, Noa challenges the oppressive regime and confronts long-hidden truths about their past, making choices that will shape the future for both apes and humans. Directed by Wes Ball, the film continues the epic saga with rich visuals and thought-provoking themes, releasing in theaters on May 10, 2024.
It’s easy to forget that the latest Planet of the Apes series has been running for almost 13 years, but it’s back for its fourth movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. If you’ve lost track of where the universe is at by now, the super-intelligent apes have taken over the Earth and humans are now the more primitive and endangered species. But that doesn’t mean that all the apes hate them.
Shōgun
Shōgun is a critically acclaimed American historical drama series premiering in 2024 on FX and Hulu, based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel. Set in Japan in 1600 during a turbulent civil war, the story follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga’s fight for power amid political intrigue, alongside John Blackthorne, an English sailor who becomes entwined in Japanese culture and conflict. Praised for its authentic portrayal of feudal Japan, stunning production values, and a predominantly Japanese cast, Shōgun has won numerous awards including 18 Primetime Emmys and multiple Golden Globes. The series stands out for its cultural depth, compelling characters, and faithful adaptation of the source material, making it a standout among 2024’s Super Bowl trailers.
Which trailers are expected to redefine the 2024 Super Bowl experience
The trailers expected to redefine the 2024 Super Bowl experience come from major studios Disney, Paramount, and Universal, each bringing highly anticipated films that promise to captivate the massive audience. Disney is likely to showcase Marvel’s Deadpool 3, Captain America: Brave New World, and Thunderbolts, while Universal will highlight Wicked, Twisters, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and How to Train Your Dragon live-action adaptation. Paramount’s lineup includes A Quiet Place: Day One, Pig, Bob Marley: One Love, and Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning. These trailers, featuring blockbuster franchises and star-studded casts, are poised to be cultural moments that extend beyond the game itself, leveraging the Super Bowl’s unparalleled viewership to generate buzz and anticipation for 2024’s biggest cinematic events.
Which trailer from Universal’s 2024 lineup is most likely to captivate Super Bowl viewers
The trailer from Universal’s 2024 lineup most likely to captivate Super Bowl viewers is Jurassic World Rebirth. This film revives the beloved franchise with a fresh set of heroes and thrilling dinosaur action, making it a prime candidate for grabbing the attention of the massive Super Bowl audience. Additionally, Universal’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake is also highly anticipated, offering a stunning reimagining of the beloved animated franchise that could strongly resonate with viewers during the game. However, Jurassic World Rebirth stands out as the marquee Universal trailer expected to make the biggest impact.
