NBC Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of “Jaws” in Three-Hour Airing with a Special Introduction from Director Steven Spielberg on Friday, June 20 @ 8PM ET/PT [VIDEO]

NBCUniversal is unveiling its full watch-at-home plan for the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg’s iconic and acclaimed feature film that ushered in the era of the summer blockbuster. Newly announced is a special Jaws airing on NBC to commemorate the film’s actual 50th anniversary date on Friday, June 20 @ 8PM ET/PT with a three-hour telecast and featuring a special introduction from Spielberg.

With a strategy to “lift all boats,” the company’s wide-reaching watch at home plans now include:

June 15 –Jaws will start streaming exclusively on Peacock through July 14. Peacock will feature a dedicated Jaws collection, featuring all four films from the franchise, along with Spielberg’s introduction to the original film.

June 17 – The JAWS 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION,  available on Digital and Combo Pack (4K / Blu-ray™ / Digital) from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. This all-new anniversary offering available to own features the never-before-seen documentary, JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY, a brand-new look at the making and legacy of the film, is directed by Laurent Bouzereau and from National Geographic in partnership with Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries, Nedland Media, and Wendy Benchley.

June 20 – Jaws airs on NBC @ 8PM ET/PT on its 50th anniversary date, featuring a special introduction from director Steven Spielberg.

NBCUniversal will also bring the celebration to fans across the country through a series of in-stadium activations in partnership with Major League Baseball. Between June 20 and 22, the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies will host themed home games featuring custom scoreboard content, exclusive fan giveaways, and more.

“Universal is home to the biggest movies in the world, and it doesn’t get any bigger than Jaws,” said Jenny Storms, Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming. “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.”

Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry 50 years ago on June 20, 1975. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss), and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, five decades later, Universal Pictures’ and Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.

YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER COUCH: THE ENTIRE “JAWS” FRANCHISE IS AVAILABLE TO STREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON PEACOCK JUNE 15

From Director Steven Spielberg’s original summer blockbuster to every thrilling sequel, it’s time to dive in to celebrate 50 years of the iconic JAWS franchise

Grab your popcorn, sunscreen, and the biggest boat you can find to binge Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1975 summer blockbuster JAWS in celebration of its 50th anniversary! Whether you’re revisiting Amity Island or diving in for the first time, consider this your cue to plunge into the cult classic.

Stream the entire Jaws film franchise exclusively on Peacock.

Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, JAWS set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry 50 years ago on June 20, 1975. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss), and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, five decades later, Universal Pictures’ and Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.

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	Jaws
	Release: 1975-06-20Genre: HorrorDuration: 124 minsBudget: $ 7,000,000
	Overview When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.