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The Ads of Super Bowl LV
See all the in-game spots as they're released
Welcome to Muse’s coverage of the ads of Super Bowl LV.
Below, see all the Super Bowl LV in-game ads as they are released leading up to the game. On Monday, Feb. 8, we’ll have a recap of how the ads fared overall. And the Clio Awards will have its Super Clio jury of top creative executives pick the best spot of the game. So, stay tuned for that as well.
The Ads of Super Bowl LV
See the in-game commercials (updated regularly):
• Amazon
• Anheuser-Busch InBev
• Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
• Bud Light
• Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade
• Cadillac
• Cheetos
• Chipotle
• Dawn and Swiffer
• DexCom
• Disney
• DoorDash
• Doritos
• Dr. Squatch
• DraftKings (two spots)
• E*Trade
• Fiverr
• General Motors
• Guaranteed Rate
• Hellmann’s
• Huggies
• Indeed
• Jeep
• Jimmy John’s
• Klarna
• Logitech
• M&M’s
• Marvel Entertainment | The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (trailer)
• Mercari
• Michelob Ultra
• Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer
• Microban 24
• Mountain Dew
• NFL (two spots)
• Paramount+
• Pringles
• Robinhood
• Rocket Mortgage (two spots)
• ScottsMiracle-Gro
• Shift4Shop
• Skechers
• Squarespace
• State Farm
• Tide
• T-Mobile
• Toyota
• TurboTax
• Uber Eats
• Universal Pictures | Old (trailer)
• Verizon
• Vroom
• WeatherTech (two spots)
Amazon
Michael B. Jordan is the sexiest Alexa ever in this amusing :60. Agency: Lucky Generals. Wayne McClammy of Hungry Man directed. This is Jordan’s first Super Bowl commercial. Check out the 90-second extended version here.
Anheuser-Busch InBev
“It’s never just about the beer,” says AB InBev in this 60-second spot from Wieden + Kennedy New York, showing how people come together over beers in all sorts of personal and professional situations.
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
The outdoor outfitter brands will air this :60 about the allure of the great outdoors, particularly in times of quarantine. Agency: In-house in partnership with Kuhl/Swaine.
Bud Light
Bud Light reunites the stars of a host of old commercials in an unabashedly nostalgic spot. (But where is Spuds Mackenzie?) Agency: Wieden + Kennedy New York.
Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade
The past year certainly gave us plenty of lemons, and Wieden + Kennedy New York tries to turn them into lemonade in this amusing minute-long spot. The commercial is a bit reminiscent of W+K and Spike Jonze’s classic Y2K spot for Nike from two decades ago; it also contains a nice nod to the cardboard cutouts in stadiums, which Bud Light memorably riffed on back in October.
Cadillac
Winona Ryder and Timothée Chalamet star in Cadillac’s Super Bowl spot, inspired by the 1990 film Edward Scissorhands. A 60-second spot will air on the game; there’s also a 90-second version. Director: David Shane of O Positive. Agency: Leo Burnett.
Cheetos
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Shaggy star in Cheetos’ Super Bowl commercial, “It Wasn’t Me,” offering advice on what to do when you get caught orange-handed after leaving marks all over the walls of your lovely celebrity home. The spot was created by Frito-Lay’s creative agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners and directed by Bryan Buckley.
Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill will run its first-ever Super Bowl commercial during the second quarter of Super Bowl LV. It’s titled “Can a Burrito Change the World?” and features a boy rhetorically asking that question while highlighting the impact that Chipotle’s “Food with Integrity” standards could have on the world, including reducing carbon emissions, saving water, and supporting local growers. The brand will donate $1 to young farmers for every delivery order on game day, alongside a larger commitment of $5 million over five years. Agency: Venables Bell & Partners.
Dawn and Swiffer
P&G aired a :30 for its Dawn and Swiffer brands, urging couples to share the load of housework, particularly during the pandemic. The message is reminiscent of a campaign P&G ran in India several years ago that was literally called “Share the Load.” Agency: M Booth.
DexCom
DexCom, Inc., a leader in continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, is airing its first Super Bowl spot—a :30 at the end of the first quarter—starring Nick Jonas. Agency: Marcus Thomas.
Disney
Disney advertised the Disney Bundle—Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ for $12.99 a month—in this 30-second spot.
DoorDash
Daveed Diggs and Sesame Street teamed up for this winning spot about the delivery service. Agency: The Martin Agency.
Doritos
Matthew McConaughey stars as a 2-D version of himself in Doritos’ 60-second spot, which will air during the first quarter. It was directed by Hollywood filmmaker Damien Chazelle, who also directed Squarespace’s Dolly Parton spot for this year’s game. Agency: Goodby Silverstein & Partners.
Dr. Squatch
Direct-to-consumer men’s personal care brand Dr. Squatch is joining the parade of Super Bowl advertisers with the Old Spice meets Dollar Shave Club outing below. Agency: Raindrop Marketing.
DraftKings
The betting app aired two :15s urging people to place wagers at different times of the game.
E*Trade
A kid gets inspired to get in shape—much like you should do with your finances—in MullenLowe’s 30-second E*Trade spot.
Fiverr
Fiverr used Four Seasons Total Landscaping as a case study for small businesses that could use its services to stand out. Agency: Publicis New York.
General Motors
Will Ferrell is envious of Norway’s per-capita adoption of electric vehicles in this amusing :90, which co-stars Kenan Thompson and Awkwafina. Agency: McCann Detroit/McCann Worldgroup.
Guaranteed Rate
First-time Super Bowl advertiser Guaranteed Rate, a mortgage lender, will air a :60 titled “Believe You Will.” It features footage of underdog athletes achieving their dreams. Agency: In-house.
Hellmann’s
Amy Schumer starred as the “Fairy Godmayo” in this spot for Unilever’s Hellmann’s, where the mayo brand helps bring leftovers back to life. Agency: Wunderman Thompson.
Huggies
Babies born earlier in the day on Sunday made it into Droga5’s adorable Huggies spot that aired on the game later that evening.
Indeed
Jobs site Indeed takes an emotional approach in its 60-second spot from 72andSunny, which is expected to air during the first quarter.
Jimmy John’s
Brad Garrett stars as Tony Bolognavich, “The King of Cold Cuts,” in Jimmy John’s Super Bowl commercial, which will air as a :30 nationally and as a :60 in some of the sandwich chain’s key markets, including Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, Omaha and St. Louis. Agency: Anomaly. Director: Craig Gillespie.
Jeep
Bruce Springsteen makes his first-ever appearance in a brand spot here—a two-minute commercial from Doner in which the rocker visits Lebanon, Kansas, the geographical center of the lower 48 states, and issues a poetic call for unity in a time of deep polarization.
Klarna
Maya Rudolph—actually, four Maya Rudolphs—star in Swedish shopping service Klarna’s big-game debut. Agency: Mirimar. Director: Andreas Nilsson.
Logitech
Lil Nas X is one of 13 artists and activists in this Swiss computer maker’s 60-second spot, airing in the first quarter. “To create the future, you must defy the logic of the past,” the brand says of these trailblazers. Agency: In-house.
M&M’s
Dan Levy makes an appearance in M&M’s Super Bowl commercial from BBDO New York, directed by Matt Aselton of Arts & Sciences. “This year’s Super Bowl commercial proves M&M’s can make almost any situation better … except, of course, when Dan Levy eats your friends,” the brand says.
Marvel Entertainment | The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
A trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series.
Mercari
Mercari, an online marketplace for buying and selling items no longer being used, will air a 15-second spot in the third quarter of the game. The ad builds on Mercari’s recently launched “Goodbye, Hello” campaign focusing on the power of saying goodbye to meaningful items and hello to newfound treasures. Agency: Rain the Growth Agency.
Michelob Ultra
AB InBev won’t air a Budweiser commercial on the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years, but is buying time for four other brands, including Michelob Ultra. This 60-second spot stars Serena Williams, Anthony Davis, Brooks Koepka, Peyton Manning and Alex Morgan. Agency: Wieden + Kennedy New York.
Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer
The first nationally distributed USDA certified organic hard seltzer makes its Super Bowl debut with a satirical commercial that challenges the perception of reality, underscoring why real is better. Agency: FCB.
Microban 24
In what might be the most practical ad of the evening, P&G will air a :15 for Microban, a spray designed for household surfaces that kills bacteria and viruses (including the coronavirus).
Mountain Dew
The first person to count every bottle of Mtn Dew Major Melon in the commercial and tweet the correct number @MountainDew was promised $1 million. Agency: TBWAChiatDay NY.
NFL
72andSunny brought legendary coach Vince Lombardi back to life for a stirring meditation on resilience for the NFL. A 1:45 cut aired before kickoff, and a shorter version aired later. In addition, the league aired a :60, also from 72andSunny, titled “Inspire Change,” about its efforts to end systemic racism.
Paramount+
ViacomCBS will will advertise its Paramount+ steaming service (formerly CBS All-Access) with a raft of in-game promos from Droga5. The campaign began a few weeks back with two promos—four more will run on Sunday. See the whole six-spot arc below.
Pringles
Returning to Earth is a stressful experience for astronauts, but it’s just the beginning of their woes in Grey’s Super Bowl commercial for Pringles. See a 60-second version of the spot below; the in-game version is expected to be a :30 cut.
Robinhood
Trading app Robinhood is airing its first Super Bowl commercial, after choosing to stick with its plans for the game even after getting ensnared in the GameStop stock controversy. Agency: MediaMonks.
Rocket Mortgage
Agency Highdive crafted two amusing, over-the-top :60s starring Tracy Morgan—who illustrates in memorable fashion that “Certain is better.”
ScottsMiracle-Gro
ScottsMiracle-Gro is making its first trip to the Super Bowl. Its 45-second spot, which will run during the second quarter, features celebrity cameos from John Travolta and his daughter,Ella; Martha Stewart; actor Leslie David Baker (aka, Stanley from The Office); NASCAR driver Kyle Busch; actor Carl Weathers; and fitness instructor Emma Lovewell. Agency: VaynerMedia.
Shift4Shop
Could you fill this spacesuit? Backed by Shift4Shop, a new e-commerce platform from Shift4 Payments, Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian space mission, will air a 30-second spot during the first quarter. Developed by creative agency Known and director Bryce Dallas Howard (Ron’s eldest daughter), it seeks to entice citizen-astronaut recruits. Mostly, we see the rad suit from every angle, while British-Jamaican singer Celeste contributes an ethereal version of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Shift4 CEO Jared Isaacman, an accomplished pilot, will lead the expedition on the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle and Dragon spacecraft.
Skechers
Tony Romo and his wife, Candice Crawford, star in Skechers’ 2021 Super Bowl spot, which will air during the second quarter. Agency: In-house.
Squarespace
Dolly Parton remade her hit song “9 to 5” as “5 to 9” as a tribute to those working after hours to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. This is the 60-second spot. There is also a 30-second version. The brand says it’s still not sure which version will air on the game. Agency: In-house.
State Farm
Drake made an amusing appearance, as “Drake From State Farm,” in The Marketing Arm’s 30-second State Farm ad. Brand pitchmen Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Jake were also featured in the spot.
Tide
The Procter & Gamble laundry detergent returns to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years with a 60-second spot about a teen who refuses to wash his Jason Alexander sweatshirt, even though it’s been through all manner of indignities. Agency: Woven Collaborative.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile aired two 60-second spots on the game: one starring Gwen Stefani, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton; and other featuring Black-ish star Anthony Anderson and his real-life mom, along with Chief star Travis Kelce.
Toyota
Paralympian Jessica Long is featured in Toyota’s minute-long commercial from Saatchi & Saatchi and director Tarsem Singh.
TurboTax
TurboTax will run a 45-second spot during the second quarter, extending the “Straight To You” campaign for TurboTax Live that launched in January. This is TurboTax’s eighth consecutive appearance in the Super Bowl. The spot was created by Wieden + Kennedy Portland and directed by Andreas Nilsson.
Uber Eats
Mike Myers and Dana Carvey resurrect Wayne’s World, with a cameo from Cardi B, in this fun 60-second spot, which will air during the third quarter. Agency: Special Group U.S./Australia.
Verizon
A gamified Samuel L. Jackson starred in Verizon’s spot McCann Worldgroup, promoting 5G Ultra Wideband, which never lags.
Vroom
This used-car retailer was the first of the 2021 Super Bowl advertisers to unveil its full commercial online. The 30-second spot amusingly dramatizes the pain of buying cars at a dealership. Agency: Anomaly.
WeatherTech
WeatherTech makes its eighth appearance in the Super Bowl, this time with two :30s (plus a third :30 that will air pregame). Agency: Pinnacle Advertising.
