12 Super Bowl 2019 Commercials That Are Better Than the Actual Game

You can find me at the watch party nestled next to the snacks, waiting for the commercials.

Though I attend a Super Bowl party almost every year, I've been truly excited for the big game on only two separate occasions: when Madonna played the halftime show in 2012 and when Lady Gaga did it in 2017. So aside from that, you can find me at any party for the big game nestled next to the snacks, waiting for the commercials.

Now, let's be clear: A funny Groupon spot starring Tiffany Haddish isn't the same thing as a Beyoncé, Gaga, or Katy Perry halftime show, but it does make the whole experience of sitting through an event you're half-heartedly into a little more fun. For the years when the musical guest is less than thrilling (cough, like this year, cough) or the lineup is a dud (again, cough, this year), I turn to the best Super Bowl commercials for salvation. When the carbs run out, at least I'll have a glitzy Pepsi ad as a talking point.

And the Super Bowl commercials this year are shaping up to be some of the funniest and most entertaining ever. Just a few highlights: Cardi B drinks a Pepsi, Christina Applegate gets locked out of her car, Serena Williams cashes that paycheck from Bumble. We'll be updating this post until the big game with the best campaigns—and the ones featuring your favorite celebrities—so check back. Until then, here are our favorite commercials (and commercial previews) that we know about so far.

Avocados From Mexico

Kristin Chenoweth hosting a dog show? And guacamole?! Take all my money.

Michelob ULTRA

ASMR, courtesy of Zoë Kravitz.

Planters

It's Mr. Peanut's sole job to make sure Alex Rodriguez doesn't eat kale chips during the Super Bowl. Oh, and Charlie Sheen makes an appearance!

Skittles

Michael C. Hall just wants to be onstage—and that's exactly what he gets.

Bubly

It's a sparkling-water brand, and you'll never guess what Michael Bublé tries to do to its products in this Super Bowl commercial. Actually, you probably can. Just look at his last name.

Olay

Sarah Michelle Gellar's iPhone face recognition isn't working because Olay has completely changed her skin. Cool, right? Well, not when a serial killer breaks into her house and she needs to call the cops. #KillerSkin indeed.

Doritos

Chance the Rapper and the Backstreet Boys reunite to sing about Flamin' Hot Doritos, which, you could say, is their fire. Their one desire! See what I did there?

Stella Artois

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeff Bridges revive two of their most iconic characters for a great cause.

M&M's

Who is locking Christina Applegate out of her car? My money is on the green M&M. She lives for the drama.

Pepsi

Lil' Jon, Cardi B, and Steve Carell are all featured in separate spots advertising Pepsi's Super Bowl commercial. So will there be three separate ads? Are they joining forces? Either way, I'm in desperate need of Cardi's diamond Pepsi can.

Bumble

Serena Williams will star in Bumble's first-ever Super Bowl spot, which is themed “The Ball Is in Her Court,” empowering women to make the first move in their relationships.

Budweiser

Budweiser is now brewed with wind power, so, naturally, this commercial features a dog's face blowing in the wind. So cute! So eco-friendly! I think I want to drink beer now?