Jaws is swimming beyond the waters for its 50th anniversary. The classic Steven Spielberg-directed shark thriller film, which was first introduced to audiences back in 1975, is getting a theatrical re-release hosted by TCM Classic Film Festival. According to BloodyDisgusting, the film’s landmark event will kick off with an April screening followed by a nationwide theatrical re-release starting August 29 through September 4. Jaws, along with its succeeding installments (Jaws 2, Jaws 3-D, and Jaws: The Revenge), will be having its Peacock streaming debut beginning June 15.
In celebration of Jaws‘ 50th anniversary, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will be hosting Jaws movie screenings during this year’s Memorial Day weekend in May. It will also feature a special menu, Jaws-themed props, and limited-edition popcorn buckets and merchandise, according to the horror news outlet. On the other hand, Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow‘s Jaws on the Water special screening will occur on June 21 in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, followed by June and July screenings at Lake Travis in Austin, Texas.
In addition, the massive 50th-anniversary celebration will also extend beyond cinemas as Universal Pictures is cooking something up for those who want to experience Amity Island from the comfort of their homes with a 50th Anniversary digital and Blu-ray release this summer. The film will also receive an all-new NECA collection, set for release this May, as well as an expansive Jaws: The Exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which will open to the public on September 14. Tickets are now available via the Academy Museum‘s official website.
‘Jaws’ Remains a Top-Tier Shark Horror Movie
While there have been a plethora of shark horror movies released in the modern day, the 1975 summer blockbuster — based on Peter Benchley‘s 1974 novel of the same name — is still widely regarded as one of the most influential horror movies in cinema history. Jaws also helped establish Spielberg‘s reputation as a filmmaker, whose impressive portfolio includes classic features like Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park, The Color Purple, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Catch Me If You Can, The Fabelmans, and more.
Jaws centered on the treacherous adventures of a marine biologist to destroy a killer great white shark before it starts to attack again. The film starred Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Murray Hamilton, and Lorraine Gary.
Jaws‘ theatrical re-release begins on August 29. Jaws, Jaws 2, Jaws 3-D, and Jaws: The Revenge will stream exclusively on Peacock on June 15.
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