Steven Spielberg's Jaws will be aired on NBC to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The iconic movie was released in theaters on June 20, 1975, after having run into numerous complications and issues during production. Widely considered the first blockbuster, the movie grossed $260.7 million at the box office and pioneered the summer blockbuster marketing model. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Lorraine Gary in the lead roles, the movie became a cultural touchstone for its enduring influence.