In 1975, a film about a killer shark took the world by storm. Directed by a then 27-year-old Steven Spielberg, Jaws was more than just a box office smash. It ushered in a new era of filmmaking, reshaped how movies were marketed and released, and laid the foundation for what we now call the summer…
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50 Years of Summer Blockbusters: Ranking the Most Iconic Films (1975 – 2024)
It all began in the summer of 1975, when Steven Spielberg’s Jaws redefined movie marketing and gave birth to the modern summer blockbuster. Over the past five decades, summer movie seasons have given us unforgettable cinematic moments, record-breaking releases, and cultural milestones. This retrospective ranks and explores the biggest summer blockbusters from 1975 through 2024,…
