Jaws 50th Anniversary Documentary Gets July Release

To mark the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's Jaws, the authorized documentary 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' premieres on National Geographic on July 10 and streams on Hulu and Disney+ on July 11. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau with Spielberg's full participation, the 90-minute film features never-before-seen footage from both Spielberg's and Peter Benchley’s personal archives. The documentary includes new interviews with original cast, crew, filmmakers such as J.J. Abrams, James Cameron, and Guillermo del Toro, as well as shark advocates and Benchley’s family. Spielberg reflects on production challenges, while the film examines Jaws’ legacy as the first summer blockbuster and its controversial impact on perceptions of sharks. Conservation efforts and the evolving environmental message since the film’s release are also explored. The release coincides with a theatrical re-release and special events at Martha's Vineyard, the movie's original filming location.