There is nothing quite like Super Bowl Sunday. You get the biggest game of the year, and right in the middle of the action, Hollywood drops its heavy hitters. It is the perfect double feature.
While the game itself kept the adrenaline high, the commercial breaks managed to match that energy with some incredible reveals for the 2026 blockbuster season. Two trailers, in particular, stood out as the perfect complements to the night. We got a deeper, more character-driven look at the highly anticipated Project Hail Mary, and Steven Spielberg seized the moment to unveil his return to alien sci-fi in Disclosure Day.
Here is a breakdown of the two spots that lived up to the hype of the big game.
Disclosure Day
Director: Steven Spielberg Release Date: June 12, 2026
The Vibe: If you missed the "Spielberg Face"—that specific look of awe and terror illuminated by an off-screen light—it is back in full force. This trailer fit the magnitude of the Super Bowl perfectly. It wasn't just about explosions; it was about tension. The premise seems grounded in a very modern paranoia: a government deadline to declassify documents proving we aren't alone.
The Trailer: It opens with Emily Blunt as a Kansas City meteorologist (a nice nod to Close Encounters?) watching a news feed about the "Disclosure Deadline." The sound design was incredible—a low, thrumming hum that built into a crescendo. We got quick cuts of Josh O’Connor looking terrified in a frantic car chase, and then that money shot: a silent, massive shadow passing over a crowded stadium. It feels less like War of the Worlds and more like a political thriller that happens to feature aliens.
Why I’m Excited: Spielberg hasn't touched this genre in years, and seeing a trailer this ominous drop during the biggest broadcast of the year felt like a statement. It’s not just "aliens are here"; it’s "the government hid them, and now the secret is out."
Check out the Disclosure Day Super Bowl spot trailer below:
Project Hail Mary
Director: Phil Lord & Chris Miller Release Date: March 20, 2026
The Vibe: We’ve seen teasers for this before, but this "Final Look" trailer gave us the clearest view yet of the dynamic that matters most: the friendship between Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) and Rocky. It felt like the right trailer for the moment—balancing the high stakes of space survival with the crowd-pleasing humor Lord & Miller are known for.
The Trailer: It started with the classic "wake up in a tube with amnesia" trope we've seen in previous spots, but quickly pivoted to new footage of Grace experimenting with science to survive. The reveal of Rocky (the alien) was handled perfectly—we didn't see him fully, just the metallic carapace and that distinct musical chord communication. The tagline "To save humanity, he has to leave it behind" hit hard. It looks heartfelt, funny, and visually stunning.
Why I’m Excited: The book is dense with science, but it’s the bond between Grace and Rocky that makes it work. The new footage hints that they nailed that dynamic. Plus, seeing Gosling in full "stressed-out scientist" mode is going to be a treat.
Check out the Project Hail Mary Super Bowl spot trailer below:
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Keep the excitement going long after the trophy presentation.
For the Project Hail Mary Fan:
- The Source Material: If you haven't read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir yet, you have exactly one month to catch up. It’s widely considered better than The Martian.
For the Disclosure Day Theorist:
- The Spielberg Collection: Revisit the classics before the new drop. The Steven Spielberg Director's Collection (4K UHD) includes E.T. and Jaws, essential viewing to see how his style has evolved.