This guide will show you how to watch every Jaws movie in order and where they’re all streaming online right now.
Few films remain as timeless as Jaws. Not only did it become the highest-grossing movie ever upon its release, but it’s also remained one of the most influential movies in Hollywood history. It became so famous (and infamous) it almost caused great white sharks to go extinct after terrified fishermen began killing sharks out of spite, fearing they were deadly maneaters. On the flipside, the fascination with great whites that came from Jaws also led many to pursue marine biology and helped propel the science of shark study, especially for larger shark species like whites and tigers.
But not every Jaws film is made equal. After the first film won three Oscars and even earned a Best Picture nomination, the later films became bombastic, ridiculous, and downright silly. But trust me, their tawdry production values are actually really enjoyable if you go into them expecting nothing but a good time. Check out our guide below to find out how to watch every Jaws movie in order.
Jaws Movies in Release Date Order
- Jaws (1975)
- Jaws 2 (1978)
- Jaws 3D (1983)
- Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Jaws Movies in Chronological Order
Jaws
In the original film, a man-eating great white shark turns the waters around Amity Island into his hunting grounds, so the community’s police chief, Brody, gathers a marine biologist and a shark hunter to track down the beast. The film is based on the novel of the same name that was loosely inspired by the real East Coast shark attacks of 1916.
Jaws 2
In Jaws 2, Brody returned…but so did another massive great white shark. Just like the first film, a giant shark kills more people and it’s largely more of the same. But if you like Jaws and want to see more great white carnage, it’s definitely a film that’s worth watching at least once.
Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D is when the franchise really got interesting (and absolutely insane). The third film takes place in SeaWorld of all places, and guess who works there: Brody’s son. Also, an angry 35-foot momma shark has swum into the park, which is equipped with tons of underwater tunnels for guests to view marine life. Even though Jaws 3-D is admittedly very clunky, the wild setting created some very fun and memorable scenes.
Jaws: The Revenge
If you thought Jaws 3D was crazy, you’ll crap your pants when you watch Jaws: The Revenge. In the movie, Brody is now dead and his wife visits their grandson in the Bahamas. But…guess who else shows up to the island nation – another giant shark. The movie is pure insanity and the finale is a laughable joke that features a claymation shark THAT ROARS. Don’t go into Jaws: The Revenge expecting a classic, but if you’ve got a bottle of wine and a group of friends, it’s definitely going to be a good time.
Where Can I Watch All Jaws Movies Online?
Check out our guide below to find out where you can watch every Jaws movie streaming online right now.
