"The Ulysses Cut" is a fan-made extended edition of Waterworld, originally created by a fan known as "Ulysses." It is highly regarded among cinephiles because it restores a significant amount of deleted footage that was removed from the theatrical release, largely due to studio pressure to keep the runtime down and maintain a fast pace.
—nearly 40 minutes longer than the theatrical version—meticulously reintegrating footage originally cut by the studio but preserved in the ABC television broadcast. Why This Version Matters waterworld1995theulyssescut720pblurayh26 updated
Includes a pivotal ending coda where the name "Ulysses" is finally explained and the identity of Dryland is revealed to be Mount Everest. Where to Watch What is "The Ulysses Cut"
While originally a fan project, the Ulysses Cut received an official release through Arrow Video as part of their limited edition sets. Why This Version Matters Includes a pivotal ending