It’s a ’70s-era film that traumatized a generation.
Following the release of “Jaws,” many a beachgoer thought twice about going in the water.
But 50 years later, the blockbuster is a fan favorite — a screening Sunday night at Baby Beach in the Dana Point Harbor drew about 250 people to watch the Steven Spielberg film on a big temporary screen under the stars.
Friends and Dana Point residents Tyler Adkins, left, and Jesse Mendoza sit together on inflatable shark floaties in the water of Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor during a city-sponsored free screening of the classic 1975 film JAWS on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Brave moviegoers float just offshore at Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor as they prepate to watch a screening of JAWS, projected on an inflatable screen on the beach, during a free city-sponsored screening on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Friends and roommates Lori Landry, left, and Annette Homewood of San Juan Capistrano pose in front of a fake great white shark at Baby Beach in Dana Point before the start of a city-sponsored screening of JAWS on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Jesse Mendoza, right, of Dana Point takes a photo of his friend, Tyler Adkins of Dana Point, as the two prepare to watch JAWS from inflatable shark floaties in the water of Baby Beach during a city-sponsored free screening on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Beachgoers stake their spots in the sand at Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor before the showing of the 1975 classic film, JAWS, during a city-sponsored free event on Sunday evening, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Beachgoers stake their spots in the sand at Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor before the showing of the 1975 classic film, JAWS, during a city-sponsored free event on Sunday evening, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Brave moviegoers float just offshore at Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor as they prepate to watch a screening of JAWS, projected on an inflatable screen on the beach, during a free city-sponsored screening on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Katie Sorensen of Dana Point stands with friends Mira Shorney and Nicole Shorney, from left, visiting from Omaha, Nebraska, as they take a selfie with a plastic great white shark at Baby Beach during a showing of JAWS in Dana Point Harbor on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Beachgoers watch the 1975 classic film JAWS from the sand of Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor, with a few brave souls watching from the water, during a city-sponsored free screening on Sunday evening, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Beachgoers stake their spots in the sand at Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor, including Aileen Segal, center, wearing a shark costume and fake blood, before the showing of the 1975 classic film, JAWS, during a city-sponsored free event on Sunday evening, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Olivia O’Neill, 9, of San Juan Capistrano reaches for a shark head toy at a Killer Dana booth during a showing of JAWS at Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Heather McLeod, left, of Dana Point and Amy Jones of San Diego take a selfie together while wearing matching shark headbands before the start of an outdoor screening of JAWS on the sand of Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Beachgoers watch the 1975 classic film JAWS from the sand of Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor, with a few brave souls watching from the water, during a city-sponsored free screening on Sunday evening, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Beachgoers watch the 1975 classic film JAWS from the sand of Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor, with a few brave souls watching from the water, during a city-sponsored free screening on Sunday evening, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Mike Bondi of San Juan Capistrano takes a photo of a JAWS display during a city-sponsored showing of the classic 1975 film on the sand of Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 15Friends and Dana Point residents Tyler Adkins, left, and Jesse Mendoza sit together on inflatable shark floaties in the water of Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor during a city-sponsored free screening of the classic 1975 film JAWS on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) ExpandSome even bravely watched the film with their legs and toes dangling into the salt water while sitting on floaties, others on stand-up paddleboards and kayaks.
“It was a nice mix of families, friend groups, and couples. The city thought it would be a perfect fall addition this year, especially with ‘Jaws’ celebrating its 50th anniversary,” Melissa Murairam, interim director of community services, said about the free beachfront movie night Dana Point hosted. “The film holds a nostalgic charm for many, and it was clear the crowd was savoring every moment.”
At the end of the film, the crowd erupted in applause.
The film is experiencing a resurgence due to its 50th anniversary, with showings happening across the country.
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles currently has an exhibit showcasing the film, with museum educators hosting 30-minute guided tours of “Jaws: The Exhibition” on Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 6.
It is the first-ever exhibition of its scale at the museum, focused exclusively on a single film, and the largest mounted exhibition ever for “Jaws,” an Oscar-winning film from Universal Pictures.
“The exhibition dives deep into the film’s production history and explores its enduring impact,” museum officials said. “Jaws became the first summer blockbuster, forever changing the movie industry.”
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