Universal Studios just officially filed for new Jaws (1975) rights, and one phrase buried in the paperwork should immediately catch the attention of longtime theme park fans: “amusement park attraction.”Fourteen years after the original Jaws attraction permanently closed at Universal Studios Florida, Universal City Studios has submitted a new trademark application covering the famous franchise. The filing reaches well beyond movies and entertainment content, specifically including amusement park attractions and theme park services.And the timing is hard to ignore.Universal Orlando Resort suddenly has a major amount of real estate becoming available across two of its established theme parks. Here’s everything we know about the September filing and why it could give Jaws fans a little more reason to hope.Universal Officially Files New ‘Jaws’ Trademark ApplicationUniversal City Studios officially submitted the trademark application for Jaws (1975) on September 3, 2026.The application, filed under Serial Number #50089372, covers a surprisingly broad collection of entertainment uses. Some involve the movie franchise itself, while others specifically address theme parks and attractions.According to the application, Universal is seeking coverage for:Amusement park attraction and theme park servicesEntertainment services involving a film series and videos in the drama and horror genresOrganizing entertainment eventsProduction and distribution of films and videos featuring entertainment, drama, and horrorOrganizing entertainment contests, displays, and exhibitsProviding on-demand and rental films in the drama and horror genresAgain, the filing doesn’t tell us what Universal actually intends to build, release, or develop.However, the inclusion of amusement park attractions and theme park services makes this particularly interesting, considering what is happening at Universal Orlando right now.Credit: Universal PicturesUniversal Suddenly Has Some Very Valuable Space AvailableIf Universal wanted to bring Jaws (1975) back to Orlando, the company may soon have multiple locations to consider.One is Islands of Adventure.Universal is eliminating The Lost Continent, with demolition already underway. Mythos remains one of the area’s final major pieces, but its eventual closure will create a significant redevelopment opportunity.An Amity Island-inspired land could allow Universal to resurrect Jaws on a much larger scale, potentially building a coastal community around the franchise rather than simply recreating the old ride.However, other possibilities currently have more momentum.Longstanding rumors have connected The Lost Continent’s replacement to franchises including The Lord of the Rings, Pokémon, and The Legend of Zelda. Universal hasn’t announced a replacement, leaving the area’s future open.Another possibility may make considerably more sense.Credit: UniversalCould Jaws Finally Return to Universal Studios Florida?Universal Studios Florida recently lost a major attraction when Fast & Furious: Supercharged permanently closed, creating another redevelopment opportunity that could interest Jaws fans.The original Jaws attraction permanently closed in January 2012 after years of taking guests through Amity and face-to-face with the famous great white shark. Universal later demolished the ride and the surrounding area to build The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley.For longtime Universal fans, Jaws remains one of the resort’s most painful removals.Now, 14 years later, Universal is filing paperwork to specifically protect Jaws (1975) as an “amusement park attraction,” just as Universal Studios Florida has major attraction space available.That’s far from confirmation, but it makes the filing worth watching.A modern Jaws attraction also wouldn’t need to recreate the original. Universal could build something completely new with current ride technology while bringing Amity and the shark back.And Jaws isn’t the only classic Universal property fans have discussed for this space.Credit: UniversalOther Universal Classics Fighting for the Same SpaceSince Fast & Furious: Supercharged closed, speculation about its replacement has only grown.Ghostbusters has repeatedly surfaced in fan discussions, particularly because of the franchise’s history at Universal Studios Florida. Twister (1996) has also entered the conversation as fans continue to ask Universal to revive experiences from its earlier years.Then there’s Back to the Future (1985).The former Back to the Future: The Ride remains another attraction that longtime Universal guests regularly mention when discussing experiences they would love to see return in some form.That gives Universal several nostalgic franchises it could use as the park continues to evolve.Jaws, however, now has something those conversations previously lacked: a brand-new official trademark filing that explicitly includes amusement park attraction and theme park services.It doesn’t tell us Universal’s plan, but it adds an interesting new piece to the puzzle.Credit: UniversalJaws Fans Finally Have HopeThere are plenty of reasons Universal might want broader trademark protection for Jaws (1975).The September application covers films, videos, events, exhibits, contests, rentals, theme park services, and attractions. Universal could ultimately use only some of those protections.Nobody should treat this filing as confirmation that a new Jaws ride is coming to Universal Orlando Resort. Still, the circumstances are difficult to dismiss.Universal is redeveloping Islands of Adventure, while Fast & Furious: Supercharged has permanently closed at Universal Studios Florida. Now, Universal City Studios has officially filed for Jaws (1975) rights covering an amusement park attraction.The previous talk about a Jaws comeback largely relied on fan hopes and unsupported rumors. This filing doesn’t confirm those rumors, but it gives fans something official to point toward.After 14 years without Jaws at Universal Studios Florida, we’re hoping Universal has something bigger planned for Amity’s most famous resident.The post 14 Years Later, Universal Studios Files ‘Jaws’ Trademark for ‘Amusement Park Attraction’ appeared first on Inside the Magic.