Next Friday, June 20th at 8:00 p.m. ET, NBC is planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie “Jaws” with a three-hour broadcast of the original summer blockbuster. The special event will kick off with an introduction by director Steven Spielberg himself! So, if you’re looking forward to watching this classic, it might be time to think about getting a larger TV screen!
In a statement, Jenny Storms, Chief Marketing Officer for NBCUniversal Television & Streaming, noted, “Universal houses the largest films globally, and nothing surpasses the size of ‘Jaws.’ To honor 50 years of this iconic movie that has enchanted audiences across generations, we aim to deliver it to viewers in their preferred watching methods at home.
How to watch NBC’s special 50th anniversary telecast of Jaws
Starting this coming Friday, June 20th, at 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, NBC will broadcast a three-hour special of the classic film Jaws, with an introduction by its director, Steven Spielberg.
According to the press statement, the festivities are set to unfold in several Major League Baseball stadiums nationwide. This includes a variety of on-site events called “stadium activations.” From June 20th to 22nd, the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies will each host themed matches. These games will showcase unique scoreboard content, exclusive fan gifts, and additional special features.
Where are the Jaws movies streaming?
Starting this upcoming Sunday, June 15th, and continuing until Monday, July 14th, all four Jaws movies will be available for streaming on Peacock, along with a special introduction by Steven Spielberg.
In the interim, you have the option to either rent or buy the Jaws movies directly from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, including a commemorative 50th Anniversary edition of the original film. Moreover, enthusiasts can anticipate the release of Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Story, an exclusive behind-the-scenes account of the 1975 production by veteran Spielberg documentarian Laurent Bouzereau.
On July 10th, a collaboration between National Geographic, Amblin Documentaries, Nedland Media, and Wendy Benchley (Peter Benchley’s widow), titled “Jaws @ 50“, will be released. This special program includes interviews with Steven Spielberg, Carl Gottlieb (screenwriter), Joe Alves (production designer), John Williams (composer), George Lucas, Emily Blunt, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Soderbergh, Jordan Peele, Robert Zemeckis, Cameron Crowe, Greg Nicotero, and others!
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2025-06-12 20:16