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Sneak Peek: Here Are The Best 2020 Super Bowl Commercials So Far

Here's a sneak peek of a few of the commercials set to air during Sunday's Super Bowl between the 49ers and Chiefs.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — On Sunday night, hundreds of millions of Americans will gather in front of their televisions to take part in a time-honored tradition: watching the Super Bowl commercials.

The biggest advertising event of the year, this year's big game is sure to draw upwards of 100 million viewers, with a 30-second ad costing $5.6 million.

Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is set for Sunday, Feb. 2 at 3:30 p.m. PST, broadcast on FOX. Lucky for us, though, several ads that will air during the broadcast have already been released.

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Here's a roundup of some of our favorite commercials that will air during Sunday's Super Bowl.

Doritos: "The Cool Ranch"

To the tune of "Old Town Road," breakout star Lil Nas X prepares for a duel against cowboy actor Sam Elliot, while munching on a bag of Doritos' cool ranch chips.

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Microsoft: "Be The One"

Unlike most of this year's celebrity-studded commercials, this Microsoft ad stars a lesser-known figure: Katie Sowers, offensive assistant coach for the 49ers, who is set to become the first woman to coach in a Super Bowl.

Hyundai: "Smaht Pahk"

This funny spot from Hyundai features Boston natives Chris Evans, John Krasinski and Rachel Dratch speaking in thick Boston accents to show off the smart-parking feature on the new Hyundai Sonata — featuring a cameo by Red Sox legend David Ortiz.

Mountain Dew: "As Good As The Original"

In what may be his most fearsome performance yet, Bryan Cranston knocks down a hotel door, Jack Nicholson-style, to reach Tracee Ellis Ross, who shrieks with terror until she realizes she's being offered a refreshing soda.

Facebook: "Chris Rock is Ready for Lift Off!"

In this teaser of its first-ever Super Bowl appearance, Facebook shows Chris Rock launching a rocket in an ad for its Facebook Groups service.

Pringles: "Rick And Morty"

In what appears to be this year's only ad featuring cartoon characters, Pringles features Adult Swim's Rick and Morty realizing they're trapped in a Pringles commercial, with no hope of escaping.

Google: "Loretta"

This absolute tear-jerker from Google features an elderly man using his Google Assistant to remember details about his late wife. Watch with tissues handy.


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