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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Celebration: Jaws Turns 50 with a Year-Long Anniversary Event!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the theater… Jaws is making a massive splash for its 50th anniversary! Universal Pictures is pulling out all the stops to celebrate Steven Spielberg’s original summer blockbuster, and whether you’re a casual fan or a certified Amity Island local, there’s something for everyone to sink their teeth into. From a theatrical re-release and an all-new Academy Museum exhibition to exclusive merchandise, theme park experiences, and even a floating movie screening, this is shaping up to be the ultimate Jaws celebration. So, grab your life jackets—because this is one event you won’t want to miss!
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Jaws on the Big Screen: The Theatrical Re-Release
Jaws is returning to theaters, and it’s going to be bigger than ever! The 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival will kick off the first official screening in April, followed by a nationwide theatrical re-release from August 29 through September 4. If you’ve never experienced the sheer terror of a 25-foot great white shark in a darkened theater, now’s your chance! But the ultimate way to watch Jaws this summer? Jaws on the Water screenings at Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, where brave (or perhaps slightly unhinged) fans can float in inner tubes while watching the film on a giant screen. Cue the ominous John Williams score…
Jaws: The Exhibition – An Interactive Dive into Horror History
Announced during the 97th Academy Awards, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is debuting an all-new exhibition dedicated to Jaws, opening September 14. This is the first exhibition of its size ever dedicated to a single film, and it will feature the last surviving mechanical shark from the original production, over 200 original props, costumes, and concept art, and scene-by-scene recreations of the film in an immersive, walk-through experience. And for those looking to take a little bit of Jaws home, the Academy Museum Store will be stocked with exclusive anniversary merchandise.
Shark Bait Merch: New Jaws Collectibles & Apparel
If your wardrobe is in desperate need of some Amity Island-inspired flair, you’re in luck! The 50th anniversary is bringing an ocean’s worth of exclusive Jaws merch, including a LEGO Ideas Jaws Set, Fisher-Price Little People Collector Jaws, H&M, UNIQLO, and Nautica Jaws fashion lines, Jaws Wine by Fior di Sole, a Jaws Pinball Machine by Stern Pinball, and more. And if you thought the list stopped there, think again! More Jaws-themed collaborations are on the way from Funko, Loungefly, RSVLTS, Zara Kids, and many more.
Jaws at Universal Parks: A Celebration You Can Sink Your Teeth Into
If you’re a theme park thrill-seeker, Universal Studios is rolling out epic Jaws celebrations at its parks worldwide. Universal Orlando Resort will feature new anniversary merchandise, specialty food and drinks at Chez Alcatraz, photo ops with the legendary hanging shark, and the Universal Mega Movie Parade this summer, featuring a Jaws-themed float and live drum line performing the film’s classic score. Universal Studios Hollywood will offer extra anniversary surprises at the Jaws experience on the world-famous Studio Tour. Universal Studios Japan will be the ultimate Jaws experience with an entire area themed to Amity Village, the Jaws attraction, Amity Landing Restaurant, and unique merchandise.
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Streaming, Gaming, and More – Jaws Fever is Everywhere!
Can’t make it to the theater? Don’t worry—Jaws is swimming into your living room too! Streaming on Peacock starting June 15, along with Jaws 2, Jaws 3-D, and Jaws: The Revenge. A 50th Anniversary Digital & Blu-ray release will include all-new bonus content. Gamers can also dive into Funko Fusion & Roblox’s Jaws: Infested Waters, bringing the thrill of a great white chase to the digital world.
50 Years Later, Jaws is Still the King of the Ocean
From its record-breaking theatrical run in 1975 to its endless influence on pop culture, Jaws is more than just a movie—it’s a legend. Now, 50 years later, the celebration is just getting started. Whether you’re watching it on the big screen, diving into the Academy Museum exhibition, or grabbing the latest Jaws merch, there’s no escaping this summer’s ultimate blockbuster anniversary. So, are you ready to dive into the ultimate Jaws celebration? Or are you planning to stay far, far away from the water? Let us know in the comments before the tide rolls in!
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