'HBD, 'Jaws': You're 50! How to watch special TV presentation with Steven Spielberg
June marks five decades since a giant human-hunting shark swam into the seaside village of fictitious Amity, New York, terrorizing local beach-goers.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the horror movie "Jaws," a three-hour film will air on NBC next week with a special introduction from the Hollywood blockbuster’s director, Steven Spielberg, the network told Paste BN on June 12.
The horror film, famous for its terrifying two-note John Williams musical intro (dun-dunn... dun-dunn) hit theaters on June 20, 1975, bringing new meaning to the fear of what’s in the sea.
The movie features actors including Roy Scheider (police chief Martin Brody); Lorraine Gary (his wife Ellen Brody); Richard Dreyfuss (marine biologist Matt Hooper); and Robert Shaw (big fish hunter Quint).
“Universal is home to the biggest movies in the world, and it doesn’t get any bigger than Jaws,” NBCUniversal Television & Streaming Chief Marketing Officer Jenny Storms said. “We want to celebrate 50 years of this enduring film that has captured the public imagination for generations by bringing it to audiences at home in all the ways they love to watch.”
Here’s what to know about the special three-hour airing of the iconic film, including where to watch it, what day it airs, and what time it starts.
When does special ‘JAWS’ presentation air?
NBC’s three-hour presentation of the original film airs on June 20 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT.
How to watch ‘Jaws’ special NBC presentation at home
Fans can watch the special presentation on NBC.
JAWS turns 50
In addition to the three-hour presentation, beginning on June 15, “Jaws” and its three sequels’ Jaws 2’; ‘Jaws 3’ and ‘Jaws: The Revenge’ also air on Peacock.
A big screen re-release is also set for Aug. 29.
This story has been updated to correct a location.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for Paste BN. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.