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'Jaws' returning to theaters for 50th anniversary: See when
'Jaws' returning to theaters for 50th anniversary: See when
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Athlete marks 'Jaws' 50th anniversary with 60-mile swim
Swimmer Lewis Pugh circumnavigated Martha's Vineyard to mark the 50th anniversary of the movie "Jaws" and draw attention to the plight of sharks.
The horror movie "Jaws," which took American beachgoers by storm in the mid-1970s, turns 50 this summer.
The legendary Steven Spielberg-directed shark film, famous for its terrifying two-note John Williams musical intro (dun-dunn... dun-dunn), first hit theaters on June 20, 1975.
In the film, a massive great white shark hunts people swimming in the water surrounding the fictitious Amity Island.
To celebrate "Jaws" turning the big 5-0, the blockbuster is returning to movie theaters this summer.
When does "Jaws" return to theaters? Here's what to know about the 50th anniversary of the horror film returning to the big screen.
When does 'Jaws' return to theaters?
A big screen rerelease of "Jaws" is set for Aug. 29.
Who stars in 'Jaws'?
The stars featured in "Jaws" include:
Roy Scheider as Amity police Chief Martin Brody
as Amity police Chief Martin Brody Lorraine Gary as the chief's wife, Ellen Brody
as the chief's wife, Ellen Brody Richard Dreyfuss as marine biologist Matt Hooper
as marine biologist Matt Hooper Robert Shaw as shark hunter Quint
In addition, beginning on June 15, "Jaws" and its three sequels, "Jaws 2," "Jaws 3" and "Jaws: The Revenge" will be available on Peacock.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
