Super Bowl LX featured a star-studded battle of team introductions, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi taking centre stage to rally the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots respectively. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor, aged 46, delivered a fervent, high-energy performance that whipped the Levi's Stadium crowd into a frenzy, while the 63-year-old rock legend opted for a notably cooler, more subdued approach.
The Intro Battle: Passion Versus Poise
Chris Pratt, accompanied by his 13-year-old son Jack, bellowed his introduction with the intensity of a war cry, arching his body backward to maximise volume and pumping his arms against his ribs. Body language expert Judi James analysed the moment for the Daily Mail, stating, "With no apparent sense of filter or self-consciousness, Pratt threw everything into his bellowing, full-blast intro." She suggested his "effortful body language delivery" could have psychologically tipped the scales for the Seahawks by revving up adrenaline.
In stark contrast, Jon Bon Jovi, dressed in a black shirt and sunglasses, presented a "mild and mature" introduction. James noted his voice barely rose to a shout, and his polite smile appeared far more inhibited compared to Pratt's unrestrained enthusiasm. This created a clear dichotomy between Pratt's comedic, full-throated rally and Bon Jovi's restrained, cooler persona.
Fan and Expert Reactions
Social media erupted with praise for Pratt's performance, with one fan exclaiming, "Stadium loud, lights bright, and the Seattle Seahawks running out to that roar. That’s a Super Bowl entrance." Others simply commented, "Dude was into it" and "Nice hype," cementing the consensus that Pratt stole the show. James concluded, "Chris Pratt won the battle of the team intros tonight," highlighting how his unfiltered passion outshone Bon Jovi's measured delivery.
Game Highlights and Opening Ceremony
The game itself saw the Seahawks take an early lead with kicker Jason Myers converting a field goal, capping an efficient opening drive. The score remained 3-0 after a cagey first quarter, with Seattle eventually extending to 6-0 in the second quarter via another Myers field goal. New England's quarterback Drake Maye faced pressure, being sacked three times in the first half.
Prior to kickoff, punk rock icons Green Day set a high-octane tone with a performance featuring classics like "Holiday" and "American Idiot," leading some fans to suggest they deserved the halftime show over Bad Bunny. Singer Charlie Puth then performed a "special arrangement" of the national anthem, sparking debate on social media over whether he was lip-syncing, with viewers questioning the authenticity of his unique vocal runs.
Historical Halftime Show Moments
The article also reflects on infamous Super Bowl halftime incidents, including Janet Jackson's 2004 wardrobe malfunction with Justin Timberlake, which drew over half a million complaints and led to her being blackballed from the industry. In 2025, Kendrick Lamar reignited his feud with Drake during his set, performing a redacted version of "Not Like Us" and bringing out Serena Williams.
Other notable moments include Rihanna's 2023 pregnancy reveal during her performance, Katy Perry's 2015 "Left Shark" dancer who went viral for off-beat moves, and Eminem taking a knee in 2022 in a protest gesture despite NFL rules. Michael Jackson's 1993 silent stand for two minutes is credited with elevating the halftime show's prestige, while Prince's 2007 performance of "Purple Rain" in actual rain became legendary. M.I.A. flipping the bird in 2012 and 50 Cent's 2022 upside-down entrance added to the event's controversial and memorable history.
