There Were Hundreds of People in Bad Bunny's Halftime Show You Didn't Even Notice
Bad Bunny's haltime performance at the 2026 Super Bowl featured several celebrity cameos and guest singers, but there were even more performers in the set that most viewers didn't even notice.
The Bushes In Bad Bunny's Halftime Show Were Real People
Several videos taken directly after Bad Bunny's halftime performance have indicated that his set, comprised of dense bushes to recreate the landscape of Puetro Rico, was actually made from real performers in costumes.
The bushes for Bad Bunny’s #SuperBowl halftime show were actual people.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 9, 2026
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Bad Bunny was only given thirteen minutes for his halftime show, and the third quarter of the Seahawks/Patriots game had to recommence just ten minutes after he's done—so the set obviously needs to get off the pitch quickly.
However, this hasn't always been the case. The production design of Super Bowl halftime shows has always been intricate and heavy, but this has never caused any delays to the NFL match getting back underway. So why did Bad Bunny choose to make his set so mobile?
Even though we never saw these performers move during the broadcast, it makes sense that Bad Bunny would want to bring as many people into his performance as possible. This was a true celebration of community—and not just Puerto Rico communities, but the general idea that people are stronger in numbers.
It may be a stretch, but it wouldn't be the only aspect of production that Bad Bunny paid close attention to. Whether it's the celebrities of South American heritage that he invited for background cameos, or the messages of hope that were written on his props and screens, the performer clearly came with a strong purpose that went far beyond the words he was singing.