If you were a kid in the summer of 1975, you were nervous about swimming in the ocean. Because no matter where you went, there was advertising promoting Jaws. The image of the great white shark rising up on the swimming woman horrified even people who didn’t flock to the theaters to see the grizzly attacks. Now Jaws is nearly a half century old to celebrate, the movie is getting an upgrade. JAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION features the movie in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and Digital. The set comes out in June. There’s hours of bonus features. Once you see the shark on you 4K TV, you’ll probably stay out of the bathtub this summer. Here’s the press release from Universal Pictures:
DIVE DEEPER INTO THE SPIELBERG SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER SENSATION THAT CHANGED CINEMA FOREVER
| AVAILABLE ON DISC AND DIGITAL JUNE 17, 2025 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT NOW INCLUDING AN ALL-NEW DOCUMENTARY FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, PLUS OVER FIVE HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES! |
| Universal City, California, April 29, 2025 – JAWS made history in 1975, turning a young Steven Spielberg into a household name and boldly establishing the summer blockbuster spectacle that revolutionized the film industry. Winner of three Academy Awards®, including Best Original Score, JAWS has become a global phenomenon, and half a century later, it still holds a grip on audiences around the world. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates this cinematic milestone with the JAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, available on June 17, 2025 in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and Digital. This Combo Pack features the never-before-seen documentary, JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY, a brand-new look at the making and legacy of the film directed by Laurent Bouzereau and from National Geographic, in partnership with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries, Nedland Media, and Wendy Benchley. The disc and digital include over five hours of bonus features with an inside look at the making of the film, deleted scenes, original on-set footage, and much more! JAWS will also be available in an all-new limited edition SteelBook with never-before-seen artwork. 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, JAWS remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY:Steven Spielberg shares an authorized look inside the story of JAWS in this documentary. From Peter Benchley’s epic novel to Spielberg’s film, JAWS continues to influence pop culture, cinema and shark conservation. With interviews from Hollywood’s most influential directors and shark scientists, the legend of JAWS is endless. BONUS FEATURES ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL INCLUDE:Deleted Scenes and Outtakes – Over 13 minutes of content The Making of JAWS – An insider look into the making of this classic film, this original full-length documentary is filled with exhaustive cast and crew interviews, archival footage, outtakes, and much more! JAWS: The Restoration – An in-depth look at the intricate process of restoring the movie. The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS – A fan-made documentary that focuses on the many ways JAWS has helped shape elements of pop culture and influence a generation of filmmakers. JAWS Archives Storyboards Production Photos Marketing JAWS JAWS Phenomenon From the Set – Available on Disc only Theatrical Trailer For more information on JAWS 50th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION, please visit: Website: https://www.uphe.com/new-offers/jaws-50th-anniversary Facebook: /JawsMovie|/UniversalPicturesAllAccess X: @UniAllAccess Instagram: @UniAllAccess Tiktok: @UniversalAllAccess #Jaws50 FILMMAKERS: Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton Directed By: Steven Spielberg Produced By: Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown Music By: John Williams Based on the Novel By: Peter Benchley Screenplay By: Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb TECHNICAL INFORMATION FEATURE 4K UHD: Street Date: June 17, 2025 UPC: 191329280812 (US) / 191329280829 (CDN) Layers: BD-100 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.35:1 Widescreen Rating: PG Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR 10 Languages/Sound: Dolby Atmos, English DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono, Dolby Digital 2.0 ; French European DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1 ; Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Run Time: 2 hours 4 minutes TECHNICAL INFORMATION DOCUMENTARY BLU-RAY™: Street Date: June 17, 2025 Layers: BD 50 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.78:1 Widescreen Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish Sound: English (Dolby Digital 2.0) Run Time: 01:27:58 ABOUT JAWS: 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’ Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. ABOUT UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE – www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). UFEG produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms, as well as consumer products, interactive gaming and live entertainment. The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango, DreamWorks Animation Film and Television and Awesomeness. UFEG is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. |
