NBC airing ‘Jaws’ for the blockbuster’s 50th anniversary: How you can watch even without cable

The original summer blockbuster hit Jaws turns 50 this year, and to celebrate the unparallel success of the 1975 hit, NBC is airing a special three hour telecast Friday, June 20 at 8/7c.

Those hoping to tune into the special premiere can do so even without access to basic cable by streaming through Fubo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Peacock.

Those who wish to binge all four Jaws movies can find them already available for streaming through Peacock.

To make the celebration even more exciting, director Steven Spielberg is set to make a special introduction immediately before the premiere.

How to watch Jaws 50th anniversary screening

Cord cutters interested in catching the 50th anniversary screening can find the treasured film available for streaming through Fubo or DirecTV—both of which offer free trials for new subscribers to enjoy before committing to a paid subscription.

Those who choose to stream through Peacock can access all four Jaws films now after committing to a paid subscription. New users can start streaming with Peacock for just $7.99 a month.

What is Fubo and DirecTV?

Fubo and DirecTV are two of the top streaming services steadily replacing traditional cable services. Both offer free trials to new subscribers, a plethora of popular live TV channels, on-demand streaming options and helpful features such as unlimited DVR storage.

Fubo considers itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but with over 100 live TV channels available through its base package at just $84.99 after its free trial, it offers much more to its subscribers.

DirecTV mirrors Fubo by offering many of the same live TV channels and useful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNN, BET and much more.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages can check them out here.

What is Peacock?

Peacock is one of the most popular alternatives to traditional cable. Users can stream hit movies and TV shows or explore a plethora of Peacock Originals.

Peacock currently offers two plans to choose from including their premium plan for $7.99 a month ($79.99 annually) and their premium plus plan for $13.99 a month ($139.99 annually).

The premium plan is the most popular package offering subscribers access to live sporting events, new and hit TV shows and movies, Peacock Originals and more.

Peacock’s premium plus plan comes with everything included in the premium plan along with the ability to download and watch select titles offline and the chance to stream your local NBC channels live at any time. Also, with the premium plus plan users can stream content without ad interruptions.