JAWS has been a part of the film lexicon since 1977 when the original Summer blockbuster swam into theaters the weekend of June 20.
Considered a masterpiece in filmmaking, JAWS won 3 Oscars including Best Score, Best Editing and Best Sound plus it was nominated for Best Picture.
There are plenty of books, articles and documentaries on the film that had people afraid to go into the ocean the summer of 1977. One of the most recent docs is Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story.
My favorite film of all-time, WAMG has covered extensively the celebration of the movie, from the JAWS: The Exhibition, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the movie at the Academy of Motion Pictures Museum in Los Angeles, to the JAWS IN CONCERT At The Hollywood Bowl, to the release of a LEGO set.
From the 45th Anniversary: “June 20, 1975 Opening night and I was a 9 year old kid sitting in the theater on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington, CT and scared shitless by what would later become my favorite film of all time. (Hey, that’s how we rolled in my house). After that evening, I became very wary of going down to the shore. 35 years later my love affair with the film is ever passionate.”
From toys, to shoes, to books, Steven Spielberg’s movie has taken on a life of it’s own in the past 50 years.
Now comes another documentary on the film. Landing in Summer 2027 – an ‘exploration’ of the greatest film of all time by the best minds in film.
July 15, 2026, sees the launch of a groundbreaking new documentary experience from CREATORVC — the award-winning production team behind the critically acclaimed documentary series In Search of Darkness, Aliens Expanded and The Thing Expanded. Setting sail with Spielberg’s classic from 1975, Jaws Explored will take fans and cinephiles on an immersive journey beneath the surface of one of Hollywood’s greatest films. Pre-orders are available exclusively at www.jawsexplored.com from July 15th through August 9th, 2026.
Written and directed by Ian Nathan (Aliens Expanded, The Thing Expanded) and produced by CREATORVC — Jaws Explored will guide viewers through Spielberg’s film moment by precious moment. What will also make the EXPLORED format unique are the fresh perspectives from acclaimed filmmakers, critics, and experts, deepening our relationship with the film.
Jaws has been well served by traditional ‘making-ofs’ and a dedicated fandom over the past 50 years. With a brand new way of looking at the film, this latest documentary dives into influences, decades of appreciation, obsession, and the film’s cultural impact. The result will be an immersive celebration of a genre masterpiece that transcends cinema itself — not what happened but why Jaws still holds onto us and refuses to let go.
Jaws Explored will be made with an ongoing consultation with the worldwide Jaws community. At its core, the ethos of CREATORVC remains: a documentary made by fans, driven by fans, on a subject adored by fans.
Jaws is a perfect film. Now find out why…
“There is something insanely ambitious about Jaws Explored and I wouldn’t want it any other way. This is a documentary attempting the impossible — to reintroduce you to a lifelong friend. To transform your very understanding of Spielberg’s masterpiece. This is not simply a documentary about Jaws, this is an entirely new way of exploring film. What a challenge. What a thrill. I am so excited to be onboard. Time to cast off and head for the deep water.”
— Ian Nathan, Writer-director
“Jaws Explored represents a bold new documentary format, one that will deepen the relationship between the most passionate fans of Jaws and the film itself. We’re going deeper than ever before, redefining what this movie is and seeing it through an entirely new lens, guided by some of the most talented filmmakers and experts in the world. I couldn’t be more excited about this project. I believe it will be something truly special.”
— Robin Block, Founder, CREATORVC
