‘Jaws’ returning to movie theaters (and in 4DX) for 50th anniversary in summer 2025
The 1975 summer blockbuster “Jaws” will return to movie theaters around the country (including 4DX) for Labor Day Weekend 2025, and stream on Peacock this summer for its 50th anniversary celebration.
Last updated July 3, 2025; original version published March 11, 2025.
“Jaws” not only changed how people viewed sharks in 1975, it also changed the way audiences viewed horror. After the Bruce prop (the nickname given to the shark as a nod to director Steven Spielberg lawyer) was having issues, some of his scenes were cut. This created a bit of a happy accident. Suddenly the shark offscreen became even scarier.
2025 dates for ‘Jaws’ in movie theaters
To truly enjoy “Jaws,” you’re gonna need a bigger screen. This Labor Day Weekend, from Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2025, “Jaws” will be back in movie theaters, including in 4DX and IMAX formats. Get your tickets today at Fandango.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema kicked off their celebration Memorial Day weekend. You may still be able to find some Jaws merch on their website .
For those brave enough to get back in the water, Lake Travis in Austin, Texas will host “Jaws” screenings this June and July.
Fans can also enjoy ‘Jaws’ this summer from the safety of their couch on Peacock & NBC
If you prefer to enjoy this classic at home where you can grab a Narragansett and “crush it like Quint,” there are some at-home opportunities, too. Peacock is exclusively streaming “Jaws” as well as its sequels: “Jaws 2,” “Jaws 3-D,” and “Jaws: The Revenge.”
For those who collect physical media, Universal recently rereleased the film on Blu-ray and digital. This 50th Anniversary edition with include a never before seen documentary: “Jaws @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE STORY.” This documentary is directed by Laurent Bouzereau. It is from National Geographic who partnered with Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries, as well as Nedland Media, and Wendy Benchley. Wendy Benchley is the wife of the late, Peter Benchley, who wrote the novel “Jaws,” which the movie was based on. The documentary will also air on National Geographic on July 10, and stream next-day on Hulu and Disney+.
More ‘Jaws’ celebrations beyond movie theaters
If you need more “Jaws” fun than just rewatching the movie in a theater, there is plenty to go around. Jaws: The Exhibition will debut at the Academy Museum near Hollywood starting Sept. 14, 2025. Furthermore, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Florida are celebrating with special merchandise, food offerings, and more.
About the film
Based on the book by Peter Benchley, “Jaws” first came to theaters in summer of 1975. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw. “Jaws” is known as the first summer blockbuster.
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