Jaws Re-Release North America Box Office Day 1: Off To A Fantastic Start, Scores 15% More Than Titanic’s 2023 Re-Issue

The Steven Spielberg-helmed Jaws is not just a classic but also sets the trend for summer blockbusters. It has been re-released in the theaters this Friday and is once again doing better than new releases. The film is set to crush the industry’s projections with its re-issue opening weekend collection. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Spielberg’s film was based on the 1974 novel featuring Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody alongside Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Murray Hamilton, and Lorraine Gary in crucial roles. It is heralded as a turning point in the history of cinema and was the prototypical summer blockbuster, winning major awards for the music and editing.

Jaws’ re-release box office collection on day 1 in North America.

Steven Spielberg‘s classic collected a solid $950K from the Thursday previews. According to Box Office Mojo, Jaws collected $3.1 million on its opening day at the domestic box office, including the Thursday previews. It earned more than Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s $1.8 million, Endgame’s $1.9 million, and Titanic’s $2.7 million 2023 re-issue opening day. It almost beaten Avatar’s $3.4 million re-release opening day collection.