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Research into the film’s production and various home media releases has identified several key sequences that never made it to the big screen:
Prior to 2021, only a few brief extended shots existed. The 2021 disc included (in 1080p HD), though they are presented in unfinished form (no VFX, rough audio, timecodes visible). poseidon 2006 deleted scenes 2021
The most significant deletion is the opening sequence aboard the ship before the rogue wave hits. The theatrical cut opens with a cold, metallic tracking shot through the ship's hull, introducing Richard Dreyfuss as a lonely man.
We see Dreyfuss’s character, Nelson, interacting with his ex-lover and his business partner. It establishes that he is financially successful but spiritually bankrupt, and that he is on the ship specifically to surprise a former flame who has moved on. This public link is valid for 7 days
In this deleted scene, the ship's officers are shown dealing with the crisis as the vessel capsizes. The scene highlighted their panic and confusion, which contrasted with the bravery and quick thinking of some passengers.
Contrary to some rumors, a few deleted scenes have seen the light of day. Some foreign DVD releases and specific versions of the film's special features have included a modest amount of bonus material. One forum post noted that the included deleted scenes totaled only about 11 minutes, and none of them were from the film's alternate endings. Another forum member succinctly summed up the frustration that persisted for years after the film's home video debut: "Curiously, neither the DVD, HD-DVD or blu-ray included any of the 28 minutes worth of deleted scenes". Can’t copy the link right now
The consensus among fans analyzing these scenes in 2021 was clear: the deleted material could have saved Poseidon from its harshest criticisms.