RITZ & Bowen Yang: Super Bowl Ad & SNL Exit – Why Now?

by Sofia Alvarez

Bowen Yang Joins Jon Hamm and Scarlett Johansson in Star-Studded RITZ Super Bowl Ad

A new era of snacking is on the horizon, as RITZ prepares for its first high-dollar Super Bowl commercial in 2026, featuring a dynamic trio of stars: Bowen Yang, Jon Hamm, and Scarlett Johansson. The ad campaign,unveiled in late November,comes on the heels of Yang’s departure from saturday Night Live and signals a strategic shift for the iconic cracker brand toward broader depiction and a more cinematic advertising approach.

RITZ Seeks to Broaden Appeal with New Campaign

The upcoming Super Bowl spot builds on last year’s ad, aiming for a more expansive and visually compelling execution. mondelēz International seeks to introduce “new salties, new personalities, a new setting” to reach a wider audience.

Bowen Yang: A Representative Choice – Yang’s casting reflects RITZ’s diverse consumer base,encompassing all generations,ethnicities,and household types. His background-born in Australia to chinese parents,raised in Canada,and openly gay-adds representational depth.

Ad Timing – It’s unclear if the commercial was filmed before or after Yang’s departure from Saturday Night Live after Season 51.

Yang’s Future Projects – Yang continues to co-host the podcast Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and will appear in the upcoming film adaptation of The Cat in the Hat, alongside Bill Hader.

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