Steven Spielberg’sJawswill be aired on NBC to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The iconic movie was released in theaters on June 19, 2025, after having run into numerous complications and issues during production. Widely considered the first blockbuster, the movie grossed $260.7 million at the box office and pioneered the summer blockbuster marketing model. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Lorraine Gary in the lead roles, the movie became a cultural touchstone for its enduring influence.
According toVariety, a new introduction from Spielberg tothe 1975 film will be screening on NBC for over three hours on June 20 at 8 p.m. ETto celebrate the movie turning 50. The network has also prepared in-stadium-themed home games with Major League Baseball. From June 20 to 22, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies games will feature custom scoreboard content, exclusive fan giveaways, and many more.
What This Means For Jaws' 50th Anniversary
Jaws Are Back On Both Small Screen And Big Screen With Exclusive Editions
The 50th anniversary ofJawsis huge in scale. In addition to NBC airing and themed games,an exclusive run consisting of all four movies in the franchise and Spielberg’s introduction will be available to watch at home on Peacockthrough July 14. The platform is also rolling out a special collection titled “Trouble in the Water” from June 15, featuringJawsand related movies, includingPiranha,47 Meters Down,Night Swim, and many more.
Meanwhile, Universal Pictures is celebrating the occasion by releasing a digital 50th anniversary edition on June 17, with a combo pack including 4K, Blu-ray, and digital available as well as Laurent Bouzereau’s documentaryJaws @ 50: The Definitive Story.The movie is alsoreturning to the big screen from August 29 to September 4, with approximately 450 theaters participating.
Our Take On Jaws 50th Anniversary
Already Excited About It
Jawsis back this summer to terrorize a whole new generation, not only on the big screen, but also on the small screen. Those who like to watch movies on their phones or TV will be delighted to find curated shark collections to celebrate the movie’s legacy. Baseball game lovers andJawsenthusiasts will be able to combine both passions this summer. The 50th anniversary is no doubt very large in scale.
Personally, I’m very intrigued to see the new documentary, which promises more untold behind-the-scenes stories about how the movie was made.JawswasSteven Spielberg’s second feature-length film andone of those films that almost didn’t get madedue to budget, unpredictable delays, malfunctioning sharks, and other issues.
