The 60-second spot, which was narrated by famed American actor Tom Hanks, aired during the fourth quarter of the National Football League (NFL) game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams.
The advertisement shows various major news events, including scenes from World War II, the Civil Rights Movement and the first moon landing, among others. It also pays special tribute to slain and disappeared journalists with ties to the Post, such as Austin Tice, Marie Colvin and Jamal Khashoggi.
Even Donald Trump Jr. tweeted his opinion on the price, offering suggestions on how the Post could've saved its millions.
"You know how MSM journalists could avoid having to spend millions on a #superbowl comercial [sic] to gain some undeserved credibility?" he asked. "How about report the news and not their leftist BS for a change."
Although most Super Bowl ads are created months in advance of the game, the Post's commercial was created within one week of airing. Hanks was picked to narrate the spot as a nod to his portrayal of former Post Executive Editor Ben Bradlee in the 2017 film, "The Post."