Home Uncategorized “The sun’s in my eyes…” – This simple, emotional “lie” from the man at the end of the film is the most powerful moment of Super Bowl 2026. That isn’t an actor; it’s Brian Fransen, a real-life Budweiser barley farmer. His eyes well up not because of a script, but because he is witnessing the ultimate symbol of 150 years of heritage: a fallen eaglet, once fragile, now soaring majestically atop a powerful Clydesdale. As these two icons unite like a living “Pegasus,” it marks the moment the farmer’s lifelong dedication finally pays off. This isn’t just a beer commercial—it’s a tribute to the silent heroes who nurture the very spirit of freedom.

“The sun’s in my eyes…” – This simple, emotional “lie” from the man at the end of the film is the most powerful moment of Super Bowl 2026. That isn’t an actor; it’s Brian Fransen, a real-life Budweiser barley farmer. His eyes well up not because of a script, but because he is witnessing the ultimate symbol of 150 years of heritage: a fallen eaglet, once fragile, now soaring majestically atop a powerful Clydesdale. As these two icons unite like a living “Pegasus,” it marks the moment the farmer’s lifelong dedication finally pays off. This isn’t just a beer commercial—it’s a tribute to the silent heroes who nurture the very spirit of freedom.

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The Unforgettable, Heart-Wrenching Story of a Baby Bald Eagle and Clydesdale That Will Tear Your Soul Apart and Ignite a Fierce, Unstoppable Fire of Patriotism You Never Saw Coming!”

Budweiser is celebrating 150 years of making beer in the U.S. by featuring two “American icon” animals in its 2026 Super Bowl ad

Budweiser is back with a brand new Super Bowl commercial.

Budweiser Brings Clydesdales Back to Super Bowl

The beer brand is celebrating 150 years of brewing in the U.S., and to mark the occasion, Budweiser is featuring two “American Icons” animals in its Super Bowl LX ad of the same name: a bald eagle and one of Budweiser’s iconic Clydesdale horses. After sharing two adorable teasers of the spot, PEOPLE has a look at the full commercial ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.

Clydesdale Horses Team Up with Bald Eagles for Budweiser's Epic 2026 Super Bowl Commercial

In the ad, marking the 48th Super Bowl commercial appearance by Budweiser Clydesdales, a down-on-its-luck eaglet befriends a Clydesdale foal.

“As we celebrate Budweiser’s 150th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday, we knew we had to rise to the occasion in a way only Budweiser can. ‘American Icons’ brings our heritage to life through powerful storytelling with the Budweiser Clydesdales and an American Bald Eagle. This year’s spot will leave fans awestruck and proud to enjoy a Budweiser as they celebrate our shared milestone moments.” Todd Allen, the SVP of Marketing for Budweiser at Anheuser-Busch, shared in a statement.

The commercial begins with a Clydesdale foal greeting the morning by galloping out of their stable into the fields. During the horse’s jaunt, the animal comes across an American bald eagle chick who has fallen from their nest onto the ground. Despite the drop, the tiny, fluffy eaglet appears unharmed and too young to fly.

Over the course of the ad, the two animals form a strong friendship, supporting each other through rain, snow, growing pains, and flying lessons. It ends with the two creatures fully grown and more in sync than ever. Now, able to soar, the bald eagle riding the horse’s back spreads its wings and takes off, making the Clydesdale briefly look like a mythical pegasus. The ad cuts to Budweiser’s slogan “Made of America,” followed by the text “For 150 Years, This Bud’s For You,” before concluding on a teary-eyed farmer watching the Clydesdale and eagle thrive together.

Bald Eagle and Clydesdale Horse Share Epic Friendship in Budweiser's 2026 Super Bowl Commercial

“Are you crying?” his companion asks. “The sun’s in my eyes,” the emotional farmer responds. According to Budweiser, one of the farmers featured in the 2026 Super Bowl ad is Brian Fransen, a real-life Budweiser barley farmer.

The commercial is set to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s rocking epic, “Free Bird.” To bring the entire ad to life, Budweiser worked with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Henry-Alex Rubin for the third year in a row. The brand worked with an eagle actor from the American Eagle Foundation for the shoot, which was reviewed and permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The minute-long “American Icons” spot will air nationally during Super Bowl LX and on Budweiser’s YouTube and social channels.

The Seattle Seahawks will play the New England Patriots for Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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