Michelob ULTRA Reveals 2018 Super Bowl Commercials w/Chris Pratt (Video)

From Anheuser-Busch & Michelob ULTRA:

The fastest growing beer brand in the U.S. taps actor Chris Pratt and top athletes Brooks Koepka, Shalane Flanagan, and Kelly Slater to celebrate active, balanced lifestyles

NEW YORK, January 29, 2018 – Today, Michelob ULTRA – the fastest growing beer brand in the U.S. – unveiled a new 30-second Super Bowl commercial starring actor Chris Pratt. Titled “The Perfect Fit,” the spot chronicles Pratt’s journey to prepare for his first ever TV commercial – and it just so happens to be for Super Bowl LII.  Together with Michelob ULTRA, Pratt shows America that you don’t have to choose between being fit and having fun, you can do both.

“These days, I’m trying to stay in top shape for work. So when I see a beer I can’t help but squint my eyes and imagine a treadmill. Specifically how long I’ll have to be on that treadmill to burn off the beer,” said Chris Pratt. “Michelob ULTRA has only 95 calories and 2.6 carbs so… I can run that off very easily. Probably in like 10 seconds? (I run 85 mph) Which really makes you wonder why I’m not playing IN the Super Bowl. I know. So anyways, Michelob ULTRA doesn’t throw off my workout routine. And it tastes great. So… That’s what I call a win win.”

Michelob ULTRA believes it’s possible to be active while still enjoying a beer with a clean, refreshing taste, which is why the brand teamed up with Pratt – known for his charismatic sense of humor and notable personal fitness regimen – to create an ad that celebrates this fit and fun lifestyle. To view “The Perfect Fit,” visit: YouTube.com/MichelobULTRA.

“The Super Bowl is a huge stage, and we are really excited to partner with Chris Pratt, whose dynamic personality and passion for fitness embody the spirit of our brand so perfectly – and make him the ideal choice to share this message with viewers around the country,” said Azania Andrews, vice president, Michelob ULTRA. “When it comes down to working out or enjoying a beer with friends, Michelob ULTRA wants people to know that you don’t have to choose between one or the other. That’s what it means to Live ULTRA.”

As a sequel to “The Perfect Fit,” Michelob ULTRA will air a second spot – “I Like Beer” – in this year’s Super Bowl. This will be the first time that Michelob ULTRA has had two spots in the big game. Featured in this commercial, in addition to Chris Pratt, are: US Open Golf Champion Brooks Koepka, 11-time World Surf League Champion Kelly Slater and 2017 NYC Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan, all known for their commitment to living an active, balanced lifestyle. The ad brings these personalities together to sing along to “I Like Beer” – re-recorded by country music artist, Jon Pardi – a new anthem for Michelob ULTRA that demonstrates how it’s possible to be fit and still enjoy a beer. “I Like Beer” will be released later this week.

FCB Chicago is the lead creative agency for both TV spots.

The two ads kick off an exciting 2018 for Michelob ULTRA and its “You Can Do Both” campaign. Throughout the year the brand will provide exciting moments for consumers, including 95,000 fitness-focused experiences. To celebrate its commitment to bringing the fun back to fitness beyond Super Bowl, Michelob ULTRA has teamed-up with multiple fitness partners to offer a variety of exciting experiences from now through May 5, which consumers can enter to win each day by visitingwww.ULTRA95K.com. Partners for the 95,000 experiences include ClassPass and TeeOff.com, as well as local fitness studios around the country.

For information, visit MichelobULTRA.com or follow @MichelobULTRA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

About Michelob ULTRA

Introduced in 2002, Michelob ULTRA is currently the fastest growing beer brand in the United States by share. With just 95 calories, 2.6 carbs and an exceptional taste, it is the superior light beer that celebrates the active, balanced lifestyle of its drinkers that includes both fitness and fun. Brewed for those that live fit and fun, Michelob ULTRA’s choice of grains and extended mashing process leads to its refreshing taste and fewer carbohydrates. It is brewed with the finest barley malt, rice, all-imported hops and a pure-cultured yeast strain, all of which reflect Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to brewing quality. For more information, visit www.MichelobULTRA.com.