How to Stream Tonight’s ‘Jaws’ 50th Anniversary Special Online for Free

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On Friday, June 20, 1975, Jaws first opened in theaters. Marking exactly 50 years since its premiere, on Friday, June 20, 2025, NBC is hosting a celebratory 50th anniversary telecast. The three-hour special includes a screening of the film with an introduction from Spielberg himself.

The anniversary special airs on NBC at 8 p.m. PT/ET, meaning cord-cutters can watch on any live TV streaming service that carries the channel, including Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling. Since select streamers are offering free trials, new subscribers can watch the telecast at no cost. Keep reading for each option, and for even more, check out The Hollywood Reporter‘s running list of Jaws 50th Anniversary brand collabs and collectibles.

At a Glance: How to Watch the Jaws 50th Anniversary Telecast

How to Watch the Jaws 50th Anniversary Special Online for Free Without Cable

Fubo

Seven-day free trial; packages from $59.99 for first month

Fubo carries NBC and offers a seven-day free trial, allowing new subscribers to catch the three-hour event for free. Subscriptions start at $84.99 per month following the first month’s discount.

DirecTV

Five-day free trial; packages from $34.99 per month

NBC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $34.99 per month), at directv.com.

Hulu + Live TV

Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month

Watch the 50th anniversary celebration for free on NBC with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $82.99 per month.

Sling

Packages from $23 for the first month

New subscribers to Sling’s Blue plan can stream NBC at a discount, as the live TV streaming service is currently half off for the first month. This means new customers can watch Jaws with Spielberg’s special intro and everything else the Sling Blue plan has to offer for $25.50 for the first month and $50.99 monthly thereafter.

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