You can now watch 'Jaws' while floating in the ocean. We can already hear that ominous music
Martha's Vineyard is all set to host a waterfront screening of Jaws, forcing fans to face their worst fears
It's a familiar routine for movie lovers: studios often re-release legendary blockbusters in theaters, allowing fans to enjoy their favorite stories on the big screen all over again. Usually, it's a comfortable, nostalgic experience. But for a special screening of Steven Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece "Jaws," Martha's Vineyard, in Massachusetts, the location where the movie was filmed, has decided to take things to a terrifyingly unexpected level. According to Travel Pirates' report on June 18, 2026, a special event is being held in Tisbury on 11 July 2026.
The announcement
What makes this event truly special is that it will take place at Owen Park Beach in Vineyard Haven, and the organizers have decided to change the usual seating arrangement. Fans will have the unique opportunity to watch the movie from the water. Additionally, the event is being organized in collaboration with Discovery Channel's Shark Week and has the support of the Mansion House community. This will allow attendees to experience the classic horror film from the very waters where it was filmed.
Unprecedented demand
The unique nature of this aquatic screening has sent shockwaves through the fans, driving the ticket demand into a frenzy. However, given that this is a one-night event on a small island, the number of people allowed in the water would likely be strictly limited. Nonetheless, right now the only tickets available for this event are the $256 VIP passes: At the “Bruce’s Great White Lounge” level. If you were to pick these up, they would grant you access to early VIP admission along with catered food, beer, reserved seating and wine options, and much more.
Not the first time, though
While there's no denying that it's not every day you get a chance to watch "Jaws" at the exact location it was filmed. But this isn't the first underwater screening by any chance. Just last year, in 2025, Alamo Drafthouse put out a similar event where people not only watched the classic from the water but were also given a much more realistic experience, thanks to the scuba divers lurking below them. At the same time, Austin residents will also get to experience such an event this summer with a screening scheduled on July 18.
The 'Jaws effect'
Regardless, another huge reason why this experience is so hyped up by the people is the "Jaws effect." That's because Spielberg's blockbuster movie not only broke records on the screen, but also shaped how people thought about sharks and the ocean at large. According to data compiled by Discover Wildlife, a 2017 survey found that about 64% of British people didn't want sharks to exist at all. Meanwhile, another survey held in 2015 revealed that following the release of the film, about half of the Americans developed a fear of sharks, while 38% were scared to swim in the ocean.
People have mixed feelings about the event
The similar feeling of fear and excitement also carried over to social media, where people under the comments section of a post regarding this by @travelpirates put in their thoughts. @simplemynd39 wrote, "noooope. This movie has given me irrational fears for my entire life. Even swimming over the drains and pools at the deep end freaked me out. There is absolutely no way on God’s green earth. You’re getting me even in a lake at night to watch this movie with my butt hanging through a hole in the middle of the inner tube, nope." Meanwhile, @cpcgarmberlain.cc commented, "Amazing. I have watched this from the beach before. It is amazing."
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