National Geographic, in collaboration with Amblin Entertainment, has announced plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic Oscar-winning thriller “Jaws” with a full-length documentary titled “Jaws @ 50” (working title).
According to Deadline, the documentary will delve into the film’s tumultuous production history and the literary origins of Peter Benchley’s best-selling novel that inspired it.
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, known for his interesting non-fiction projects about Hollywood figures such as Faye Dunaway and Natalie Wood, ‘Jaws @ 50’ is scheduled for release in summer 2025.
It will be available on National Geographic channels and streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu, promising an in-depth exploration of how “Jaws” shaped both cinema and popular literature, Deadline confirmed.
The documentary will feature exclusive footage and archival materials from the personal collections of Peter Benchley and Steven Spielberg.
It aims to offer viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges Spielberg faced as a young director, dealing with technical setbacks and adverse weather conditions during the filming process.
According to the announcement, Wendy Benchley, an ocean conservationist and wife of Peter Benchley, will collaborate closely on the project.
The documentary not only aims to celebrate the cultural impact of “Jaws,” but also to foster a deeper understanding of sharks and ocean conservation, topics close to the Benchley family’s heart.
Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey of Amblin Entertainment expressed their enthusiasm for the documentary, noting its dual focus on art and science.
“Jaws, Peter Benchley’s novel and Steven Spielberg’s film, defined both popular literature and cinema,” they commented, adding: “The idea of diving into the past, present and future legacy of Jaws, combined with informed discussion and inspiring story about Sharks and the Ocean in a single documentary, it is a unique opportunity to explore the perfect union between art and science.”
Spielberg himself reflected on the arduous journey of creating “Jaws” in an excerpt from Bouzereau’s book “Spielberg: The First Ten Years,” published by Vanity Fair, according to Deadline.
“Being on ‘Jaws’ became a nightmare,” Spielberg shared, adding, “I knew the movie I wanted to make. I just couldn’t get the movie I had in mind to come together as quickly as I wanted to.”
The documentary will also address the broader cultural impact of “Jaws,” which not only spawned sequels but also influenced generations of filmmakers and ignited the public’s fascination with sharks.
Produced by Laura A. Bowling alongside Benchley and executive produced by National Geographic’s Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Laurent Bouzereau, Markus Keith and Ted Duvall, “Jaws @ 50” promises to be a compelling retrospective celebrating the enduring legacy of one of the greats of cinema. The most iconic thrillers.
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