Thankfully, you didn’t have to wait to see one of the most anticipated ads: Budweiser’s latest masterpiece. And just as expected, it did not disappoint. This year’s commercial, featuring a baby Clydesdale and a baby eagle growing up together, delivered a heartwarming story that had viewers completely captivated.

Celebrating both Budweiser’s 150th anniversary and America’s upcoming 250th birthday, the 60‑second commercial continued Budweiser’s long tradition of emotionally driven Super Bowl spots, using classic American imagery and storytelling that has made its ads a cultural highlight of the big game.

Titled “American Icons,” the ad is already on Budweiser’s YouTube channel with the tagline: “For 150 Years, This Bud’s For You. Watch our Super Bowl LX commercial now.”

Within hours, over 3 million people had watched the 60-second spot, with many saying it gave them “goosebumps,” brought tears to their eyes, and had them hitting replay. Truly a winning moment for Budweiser.

Watch the viral ad below and let us know what you think in the comments!

Now THAT’S a commercial!