Overview

• The 90-minute film, directed by Laurent Bouzereau and produced by Amblin Documentaries and Nedland Films, premieres July 10 on National Geographic and streams July 11 on Disney+ and Hulu.
• Viewers will see home videos and rare outtakes from Steven Spielberg’s and Peter Benchley’s personal archives that chronicle the movie’s troubled production.
• Spielberg delivers candid reflections on battling a malfunctioning mechanical shark, weather delays and fears that Jaws might end his career.
• Original cast and crew members—including Ian Shaw and Lorraine Gary—join celebrity admirers like JJ Abrams, Emily Blunt and James Cameron to discuss the film’s lasting influence.
• Interviews with marine scientists and Peter Benchley’s family explore Jaws’ role in sparking global shark fascination and its impact on conservation.