Wafricnews - June 28, 2025

As Americans get set to fire up their grills, light up the skies with fireworks, and celebrate the Fourth of July in grand style, one summer tradition remains unshakable: watching Jaws, the blockbuster that turned a giant shark into a household name. But for those hoping to stream the Steven Spielberg classic on Netflix while celebrating Independence Day, there’s a catch.

Although Netflix will soon add the original Jaws and its sequels to its growing movie library, fans will have to wait a little longer to revisit Amity Island on that platform. The Jaws franchise — including Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge — is officially set to arrive on Netflix starting Tuesday, July 15, nearly two weeks after the holiday. So, you’ll have to hold off on hearing “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” through your Netflix app until then.

The delay, possibly tied to licensing restrictions, means Netflix will miss out on the massive Fourth of July viewership Jaws usually commands. That’s a head-scratcher for fans who associate the shark thriller with summer celebrations and marathon movie binges.

But there’s good news: you don’t have to wait until mid-July to catch the great white terror. Peacock currently has all four Jaws movies available to stream right now, giving subscribers the chance to revisit one of the most iconic opening scenes in film history — plus all its less-beloved sequels — without delay.

For as low as $7.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), Peacock subscribers can dive straight into the original classic and follow Sheriff Martin Brody’s fight to save the beach from the relentless predator, all the way through the franchise’s more questionable installments. Peacock’s streaming lineup also includes a range of other Universal Pictures favorites, making it a solid option for anyone craving a blockbuster binge this July 4th weekend.

So, whether you’re popping fireworks or popping popcorn, you’ve got options this summer. Fire up your Peacock subscription for a Jaws marathon now, or circle July 15 on your calendar to relive the terror on Netflix.