"Jaws" became the season's first blockbuster when it hit theaters in 1975. Here are the other movies that topped the box office every summer since.

Fifty years later, that same thrill is still paying dividends. The Jaws franchise has earned Universal around $800 million across four films, quite a haul considering Spielberg’s original cost only around $12 million to make. And the frenzy continues for publishers, toy makers, theme park operators and tour companies.

As "Jaws" turns 50, delve into the film's enduring legacy, its cultural impact, and ole in shaping modern cinema.