The Super Bowl LX halftime performance by Bad Bunny has drawn significant attention after early audience metrics indicated that his show may have become the most-watched halftime event in Super Bowl history. According to preliminary viewership data circulating in entertainment and sports media, the performance reached an estimated 135.4 million viewers, surpassing previous records and placing it ahead of the halftime show led by Kendrick Lamar in the prior year.
While the official audited numbers from Nielsen have not yet been released, multiple industry-tracking sources have reported similar figures, showing a substantial spike during Bad Bunny’s set. If confirmed, the performance would mark a major milestone for the Latin music industry and for Bad Bunny personally, who has rapidly become one of the most globally streamed artists of the past decade.
Bad Bunny’s halftime show featured a high-energy production, multiple guest performances and heavy incorporation of Latin and Caribbean musical influences, aligning with his established global appeal. The staging, choreography and visual design received immediate praise online, with fans noting the scale and intensity of the performance.
In contrast, social-media commentary has revived discussion of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, which aired the previous year. While Lamar’s performance received critical commentary at the time for its thematic style and artistic focus, online discussions in recent days include a growing number of viewers describing it as “less impactful” compared to more recent halftime events. Entertainment analysts note that such comparisons are common following major performances but emphasize that online opinion does not always reflect overall reception or cultural impact.
The discussion surrounding Bad Bunny’s show continued to spread rapidly across platforms such as X, TikTok and Instagram, where highlight clips have generated millions of views. Many users praised the cultural representation and energy of the performance, calling it one of the most entertaining halftime shows in recent years.
Industry observers note that shifts in halftime viewership numbers can be influenced by a variety of factors — including game competitiveness, audience demographics, celebrity fan bases and overall Super Bowl broadcast reach. However, the preliminary figure of 135.4 million viewers places Bad Bunny’s performance at the top of historical estimates, pending final confirmation.
Neither the NFL nor broadcast partners have issued an official statement verifying the reported numbers. Both are expected to release complete viewership data in the coming days, which will determine whether the performance formally ranks as the most-watched halftime show on record.
For now, the early momentum has solidified Bad Bunny’s position as one of the most influential artists in live entertainment, with his appearance generating substantial discussion across both sports and pop-culture audiences.
