By Marquee Editorial4 entries
The Jaws franchise consists of four films following deadly shark attacks centered around the seaside community of Amity and members of the police chief Brody family. The entries connect through recurring characters such as police chief Brody and his family members dealing with great white sharks across different locations including Amity, a SeaWorld theme park, and the Caribbean. For a first-time viewer, watching these films in their release order aligns with the order in which the stories and characters were presented to audiences.

Jaws
Movie, 1975
As the first entry, this film introduces the seaside community of Amity and the initial quest by the police chief, marine biologist, and shark hunter to kill the great white shark.

Jaws 2
Movie, 1978
This sequel places police chief Brody back in action as he must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.

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Jaws 3-D
Movie, 1983
This entry shifts focus to the sons of police chief Brody as they attempt to rescue everyone after a giant thirty-five-foot shark becomes trapped in a SeaWorld theme park.

Jaws: The Revenge
Movie, 1987
This installment follows Ellen Brody moving to the Caribbean to join her son Michael after another deadly shark attack, only for a great white shark to follow her there.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaws | Movie | 1975 | ★ 7.7 | Not yet |
| 2 | Jaws 2 | Movie | 1978 | ★ 6.0 | Not yet |
| 3 | Jaws 3-D | Movie | 1983 | ★ 4.5 | Not yet |
| 4 | Jaws: The Revenge | Movie | 1987 | ★ 4.1 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the original 1975 film Jaws, which introduces the seaside community of Amity under attack by a dangerous great white shark.
Yes, watching the films in release order is recommended because it follows the sequential narrative involving police chief Brody, his family, and subsequent shark attacks.
None of the entries are mentioned as skippable based on the provided facts, as each film continues the narrative involving shark attacks and members of the Brody family.
Watch in this order: 1. Jaws, 2. Jaws 2, 3. Jaws 3-D, 4. Jaws: The Revenge.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 1975 and 1987.
Jaws has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.7 out of 10.