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In an unprecedented move that speaks to the power of fan dedication, the story took its most surprising turn. In , Arrow Video released a "Limited Edition" Blu-ray set of "Waterworld." Rather than shunning the fan work, they officially embraced it. The set included not just the Theatrical Cut and the extended US TV Cut, but a fully remastered, high-definition version of the "Ulysses Cut" .

The Ulysses Cut is a hybrid version of the film that combines the high-quality visuals of the theatrical Blu-ray with the extended story beats of the ABC television broadcast. Waterworld.1995.The.Ulysses.Cut.720p.BluRay.H26...

: The cut gets its name from a specific subplot involving a device the Mariner uses to purify water, adding a layer of technological "junk-punk" realism to his trimaran. In an unprecedented move that speaks to the

Director Kevin Reynolds (with uncredited assistance from star Kevin Costner) originally envisioned a longer, darker, more character-driven film. After disastrous test screenings and studio pressure (Universal Pictures), the theatrical version (135 min) was slashed. The "Ulysses Cut" – named after the Mariner’s makeshift boat – runs (2 hours, 56 minutes). It first appeared on laserdisc in Japan, then on DVD in Europe, and finally on BluRay in the US via Arrow Video (2019). The Ulysses Cut is a hybrid version of

The is the fan-favorite, extended version (approx. 2h 57m) assembled from TV broadcast footage, not originally released on early DVDs. It restores over 40 minutes of character development, world-building, and violence/gore that was trimmed for the theatrical cut (which was heavily edited after poor test screenings). This is widely considered the definitive version of the film.