Yearly hundreds of thousands of viewers tune into the Tremendous Bowl for one goal — to see the most important commercials of the 12 months, which regularly consists of some nice film trailers as nicely. There’s additionally a soccer sport and a halftime live performance occurring, too. We regularly get our first take a look at among the most anticipated film occasions of the 12 months by way of 30 seconds of footage (typically extra) that succinctly sells the product to basic audiences.
I’ve compiled an inventory of the ten most memorable teaser trailers aired throughout the huge sport (in no specific order).
The Misplaced World: Jurassic Park (1997)
So many motion pictures on this checklist did not dwell as much as expectations, and The Misplaced World: Jurassic Park isn’t any exception. Steven Spielberg made us wait 4 lengthy years for a sequel to his monster hit. Whereas the ultimate product disillusioned, the buildup to the movie’s opening was unimaginable to behold. Delivered on the tail finish of Tremendous Bowl XXXI, the transient teaser, set to Hans Zimmer’s “Backdraft,” sees a T-Rex roaring in the midst of a rainstorm earlier than just a few fast photographs of the cliff/trailer sequence adopted by the immortal phrases: A Steven Spielberg Movie. Goosebumps.
Hulk (2003)
Ah, keep in mind the great ole days of superhero flicks like Daredevil, Ghost Rider, and Incredible 4? (On that observe, isn’t it bizarre how the present wave of superhero movies has reverted again to the goofy shenanigans of early 2000s cinema?) On the time, X-Males and Spider-Man had been the lotions of the crop, however Ang Lee’s Hulk appeared poised to take the style to a brand new stage. The Tremendous Bowl teaser garnered a combined response as a result of Shrek-like high quality of the title character. Nevertheless, it was nonetheless sufficient to get our consideration. No matter your ideas are on the ultimate movie, you may’t fault the advertising and marketing workforce for his or her efforts.
The Avengers (2012)
This was it. After years of buildup and intelligent teases, Marvel lastly introduced collectively its merry band of superheroes for Joss Whedon’s The Avengers. Certain, many had already seen a trailer with Captain America — I feel? — or bits and items from the leaked Comedian Con preview, however the Tremendous Bowl advert aired amidst the Patriots v Giants: Half Deux and knocked our collective socks off. “We’ve a Hulk,” Tony Stark says. Superheroes, nay cinema, would by no means be the identical — for higher or worse.
Us (2019)
Following his breakout hit, Get Out, Jordan Peele unveiled his subsequent thriller, Us, to keen audiences. This primary look ranked among the many few brilliant moments of an in any other case putrid battle between Tom Brady and Jared Goff and promised extra spine-tingling chills — the Jaws shirt was a pleasant contact! The minute-long tease is bizarre, darkish, quirky, and extremely unsettling. Even when you had been solely partially into the sport, the trailer was sufficient to jolt one’s senses. Yeah, I used to be hyped.
Warfare of the Worlds (2005)
Certain, the title results appear like one thing out of a nasty sci-fi pupil manufacturing, however the first teaser to Steven Spielberg’s Warfare of the Worlds nonetheless wows with some (mockingly) really exceptional VFX. The 30-second spot sees Tom Cruise and Co. enter a automobile. Dakota Fanning cries as explosions erupt offscreen. Then the cash shot: lasers rip by way of a neighborhood, producing a monstrous explosion that engulfs our heroes. If you happen to weren’t offered on the Cruise/Spielberg team-up (their second following Minority Report), this teaser trailer doubtless made you a believer.
Independence Day (1996)
The advertising and marketing for Independence Day (dubbed ID4) was unimaginable. twentieth Century Fox leaned exhausting on that magnificent shot of the White Home exploding — in all probability an excessive amount of! — and the epic scope of the manufacturing. We had already seen just a few teases earlier than this Tremendous Bowl spot, so the 30-second trailer served as little greater than a reminder that ID4 was coming later that 12 months. Nonetheless, kudos to whoever got here up with the ominous line, “Benefit from the Tremendous Bowl, it could be your final.”
Mission: Unimaginable — Fallout (2018)
I’m torn between the Tremendous Bowl spots for Mission: Unimaginable III and Mission: Unimaginable — Fallout. The previous teases the good Philip Seymour Hoffman’s menacing Owen Davian, loads of high-octane thrills, and that unimaginable bridge sequence. However Fallout’s teaser (set to Think about Dragons’ Friction) runs a whopping two minutes and does a terrific job displaying off the movie’s huge scope, unimaginable stunts, and Henry Cavill’s extraordinary biceps reloading expertise. Good hell, this Tremendous Bowl additionally featured the Patriots. Thank God Tom Brady retired.
The Mummy (1999)
Through the principally bland sport between Denver and Atlanta, a random trailer instantly caught my consideration. Pictures of sand, explosions, and Brendan Frasier sitting in a airplane, blasting a wall of sand with a machine gun. Okay, Common, you have got my consideration. This was my first take a look at The Mummy, and this trailer did a bang-up job promoting the eventual blockbuster.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
I’ve by no means been extra hyped for a teaser trailer than for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. I beloved Michael Bay’s authentic characteristic and was ecstatic to see what the person would do for an encore. The trailer didn’t arrive till late within the sport. Nonetheless, I keep in mind dashing residence and ready for my laptop to render the damned factor to get a glimpse at extra high-octane robotic motion. Boy, did the trailer ship! By the appears to be like of issues, this promised to be a darker, grittier Transformers film, replete with the tagline “Revenge is coming.” Sadly, the film sucked, however this primary look was glorious.
The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions (2003)
1999’s Tremendous Bowl additionally supplied our first take a look at The Matrix. Personally, the primary teaser made the pic appear like a moderately generic motion automobile with Keanu Reeves, save for a fast shot of bullet time. Clearly, that wasn’t the case, and The Matrix went on to change into one of many best sci-fi actioners of all time. A couple of years later, the hype for the sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions was by way of the roof. Warner Bros. solely intensified the thrill with a terrific one-minute take a look at each movies. Ah, man, the motion, the spectacle … jaw-dropping. If reminiscence serves, this was solely our second take a look at the sequels following a teaser that hit the summer time earlier than. Nice stuff.
Armageddon (1998)
Essentially the most unimaginable Tremendous Bowl teaser of all time, Michael Bay’s Armageddon, will get the juices flowing with a hefty batch of fine ole original Americana. Just like the movie, the minute-long tease is extremely over-the-top, however in a great way. I imply, the American flag is superimposed over a shot of Bruce Willis and firm strolling in sluggish movement whereas a choir bellows America the Stunning over the soundtrack. It’s friggin’ superior and hilarious in equal measure — kinda just like the movie. I vividly keep in mind watching this dwell and saying, “Holy shit, I’ve to see that film!” I imply, Willis plus Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, and the man who made The Rock and Unhealthy Boys? Signal me up.
Honorable Mentions:
- Logan – Superb Grace combined with Hugh Jackman’s aged Wolverine slicing up dangerous guys? Hell yeah.
- Solo – Certain, it bombed, however the first teaser for Ron Howard’s Solo is a visible feast.
- Batman v Superman: Daybreak of Justice – WB ran two advertisements to advertise BvS, one highlighting Metropolis, the opposite Gotham. Totally different, however in a great way.
- Avengers: Age of Ultron – Hulk Buster Swimsuit. Sufficient mentioned.
- Prime Gun: Maverick – Tom Cruise going nuts in a jet? I do know what film I’m watching this summer time.
- Gladiator – It’s simply 30 seconds of Russell Crowe as Maximus slicing faceless foes along with his sword — after all it’s superior!
