If you only know Waterworld from its infamous reputation as a “flop” or the heavily trimmed theatrical cut, you haven’t truly seen Kevin Reynolds’ post-apocalyptic epic. For years, fans have sought the holy grail: . And now, with a new high-quality encode— 720p Blu-ray sourced, updated h.264 —this version is more accessible than ever.

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Release Date.: 202X Video........: 720p (H.265/HEVC) Source.......: Retail BluRay Runtime......: ~177 min (Extended) Notes........: The "Ulysses Cut" restoration. Includes all broadcast TV scenes and the original ending re-integrated into the film. This is an updated encode with better compression.

The Ulysses Cut is a fan-favorite extended version of Waterworld , first assembled for TV broadcast and later released on Blu-ray (including 720p encodes). It runs about 40 minutes longer than the theatrical cut (176 minutes vs. 135 minutes). Unlike many extended cuts that merely add deleted scenes, the Ulysses Cut restructures major plot points, deepens character motivations, and removes clumsy exposition.