As JAWS celebrates more than 5 decades, Universal Mega Movie Summer event is ready to tempt you back into the waters for the 2026 season at Universal Studios Hollywood. Aside from the the iconic permanent hanging shark photo-op and classic Jaws encounter on the Studio Tour, there’s a boatload of new dining and shopping options available plus some occasional surprise appearances by characters from the film.

Here’s everything we know about the extra JAWS fun during 2026 Universal Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Characters

Chief Brody and Quint have once again come ashore at Universal Studios Hollywood. Head on over to the hanging shark near the WaterWorld arena and you might just spot the memorable characters from the Jaws franchise.

Their appearance times are not listed in the official Universal app but just head to the location and you can ask a Team Member for the latest information.

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Dining

Start at Mel’s Diner on the Upper Lot where you’ll find a partial takeover with a robust sea-faring menu that makes this a great place gather with some chums for a bite and some sips. Plus, Studio Scoop has a Hello Kitty collab sundae and there’s more treats at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.

Mel’s Diner

Entrees

  • Lobster Roll ($34.99) Fresh lobster salad on buttered roll with lettuce. Served with coleslaw and tartar sauce
  • Shark Bait Burger ($18.99) All beef burger with pastrami, BBQ sauce, pickles, cheddar cheese. Served with fries.
  • Fish & Chicken Basket ($18.99) Beer battered cod and fried chicken tender served with seasoned pub fries and a side of tartar sauce

Desserts

  • Amity Island Funnel Cake ($13.99) A cinnamon sugar funnel cake topped with ice cream, strawberry and blueberry jam, whipped topping, and cinnamon streusel.
  • Lifesaver Swirl ($11.99) Vanilla soft-serve ice cream with strawberry sauce, whipped topping, and decorated cookie.

Beverages

  • Amity Island Open Water ($12.00) Sprite and blue curacao syrup with a shark lollipop
  • Shark Bite ($18.00) Rum, sprite, coconut water, and coconut syrup with a grenadine and guava puree floater. Topped with a shark lollipop
  • Jaws Sipper ($35.00)

Studio Scoop

Dessert

  • Hello Kitty Jaws Blueberry Cheesecake Sundae ($11.99)
    Berry soft-serve ice cream with blueberry jam, cheesecake pieces, and whipped topping.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

  • Beachside Melt
  • Forbidden Waters
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Shopping

A variety of JAWS items are available to commemorate the iconic film including tees, hoodies, collectibles, and even and more. Plus, there’s a new collection featuring JAWS artwork by artist Tom Whalen.

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More Jaws Fun

Of course, you can experience the thrill of JAWS year round as part of the Universal Studios Studio Tour with the iconic Amity Island Jaws encounter. Plus, even if the characters are not around, you can snap a quick selfie with an imposing shark photo-op near the WaterWorld arena.

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See it for Yourself

Universal Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood is included in the price of theme park admission and takes place June 13 through August 9, 2026.

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