Bad Bunny fooled millions into asking the same question for 4 months before the NFL finally pulled back the curtain

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show generated headlines long after the game ended. Four months later, the NFL has released new behind-the-scenes footage that answers one of the biggest questions viewers had during the performance.The video focuses on the creation of "La Casita," the centerpiece of the halftime show. It gives fans a closer look at the production choices behind a moment that many believed was performed live when Bad Bunny appeared to crash through the roof of the house before landing inside.

New NFL footage explains how the viral La Casita moment was created

According to the NFL's newly released behind-the-scenes video, the sequence was not performed as one continuous live stunt.The production team combined pre-recorded footage, practical effects and live performance elements to create the illusion that Bad Bunny crashed directly through the roof.

The effect relied on a trap-door mechanism, precise timing and seamless editing.Viewers watching the broadcast saw what appeared to be a single uninterrupted moment. The behind-the-scenes footage shows the amount of coordination required to make it work, including camera placements, stage transitions and production cues.The reveal comes months after the halftime show became one of the most discussed entertainment moments of 2026.

In March, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that Bad Bunny's performance generated more than 4.1 billion views globally, making it the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show in league history.

One detail from rehearsals may be even more surprising than the stunt itself

While the roof-crash sequence relied heavily on production techniques, Bad Bunny reportedly handled several physically demanding moments himself.According to halftime show director Hamish Hamilton, the Puerto Rican superstar refused to wear a safety harness while climbing a utility pole during rehearsals and the live production."He refused to wear a harness," Hamilton told People. "He was like, 'I don't need it.' There are all kinds of legal ramifications to that, which is not really my thing, but interestingly enough, when he decided he wasn't going to wear a harness, we were able to then put a camera on the pole to look down at him climbing up!"The newly released footage also highlights the scale of the production. Reports from the creative team show the halftime show included nearly 10,000 pyrotechnic effects, close to 400 extras and a Puerto Rican-inspired set featuring a neighborhood house, a vintage truck, street vendors and celebrity appearances.La Casita served as the emotional centerpiece of the performance, with appearances from Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Karol G and Young Miko.Four months after Super Bowl LX, the NFL's latest release offers fans a clearer look at how one of the year's most talked-about halftime moments came together and why it continues to generate attention long after the final whistle.