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The most expensive film ever made at the time of its release, Waterworld has thrilled audiences through the years with its awe-inspiring action scenes, gargantuan maritime sets and ground-breaking special effects. A definitive post-apocalypse blockbuster, Waterworld stars Kevin Costner (The Untouchables) as The Mariner - a mutant trader, adrift in a dystopian future where Earth is submerged under water and humankind struggles to survive on boats and in ramshackle floating cities. The Mariner becomes embroiled with the Smokers, a gang of pirates who, led by villainous leader Deacon (Dennis Hopper, Blue Velvet), are seeking Enola (Tina Majorino, Napoleon Dynamite), a girl with a to the mythical realm of Dryland tattooed on her back. Famous for both its epic scale and the controversy that swirled around its production, Waterworld is a key cult film of the 1990s, and an essential entry into the subgenre of ecologically-minded blockbusters. Presented here in an exclusive new restoration, in three different cuts, and with a wealth of extra material, this high-water mark of high-concept Hollywood can now be enjoyed as never before. TWO-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS * New restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative by Arrow Films, presenting the film in three cuts * Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio options * Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing * Six collector s postcards * Double-sided fold-out * Limited edition 60-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by David J. Moore and Daniel Griffith, archival articles and original reviews * Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper DISC ONE THE THEATRICAL CUT * High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the original theatrical cut * Maelstrom: The Odyssey of Waterworld, an all-new, feature-length making-of documentary including extensive cast and crew interviews and behind the scenes footage * Original archival featurette capturing the film's production * Global Warnings, film critic Glenn Kenny explores the subgenre of ecologically aware Hollywood blockbusters * Production and promotional stills gallery * Visual effects stills gallery * Original trailers and TV spots DISC TWO THE EXTENDED CUTS [LIMTED EDITION EXCLUSIVE] * High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the extended US TV cut, which runs over 40 minutes longer than the theatrical cut * High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the extended European Ulysses cut, which includes censored s and dialogue