Jaws saga
- Films
- 3
- Years
- 1975–1983
The films in release order
Numbered by their first release anywhere; the date, where there is one, is their UK release.
About the Jaws saga
Steven Spielberg was 28 when he released 'Jaws' (1975), his adaptation of Peter Benchley's novel about a great white shark terrorising the beach of a resort town. The mechanical shark broke down so often during filming that Spielberg showed it as little as possible, and the suspense that followed made it the first summer blockbuster.
Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss led the hunt for the shark, and the film won three Oscars, including best score for John Williams, whose two menacing notes are among the most famous in cinema.
Without Spielberg came Jeannot Szwarc's 'Jaws 2' (1978), with Scheider back as Chief Brody, and 'Jaws 3-D' (1983), shot in 3D and set at a marine park, with Dennis Quaid. The series ended with 'Jaws: The Revenge' (1987), and the original turned fifty in 2025.
Questions about the Jaws saga
How many Jaws films are there?
The Jaws saga has 3 released films: the first is Jaws (1975) and the latest Jaws 3-D (1983).
In what order should you watch the Jaws films?
In release order: Jaws (1975), Jaws 2 (1978) and Jaws 3-D (1983).
What is the best Jaws film?
For our readers, Jaws (1975), averaging 8.2 from 43 votes.
How long does it take to watch the whole Jaws saga?
The 3 films add up to 5 h 39 min: how long they last back to back.
