Animals and Jawans: Movies released on OTT with extended cuts

The digital era has brought an exciting trend to the film industry of releasing extended cuts on OTT platforms. From additional scenes to enhanced narratives, filmmakers are giving audiences new content never seen before. From Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ to Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’, streaming extended editions on his platform offer fans a fresh perspective on their favorite stories. Here are some lists.

Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster film ‘Animal’ is set to be released digitally on Netflix in an extended cut. The film will make his OTT debut on Republic Day, January 26, 2024, and promises several more thrilling minutes. ‘Animal’, which was originally his 3 hours and 21 minutes, features a special scene with lead actress Rashmika Mandana, and also boasts a further 8 minutes.

Director Atlee also treated viewers to an extended cut of the action-packed thriller ‘Jawan’ starring Shah Rukh Khan. The film delves deeper into the story, adding more background to the plot, especially focusing on Lakshmi’s motives and bringing back the mysterious investor. Sanjay Dutt’s appearance in the extended version also paved the way for a possible sequel, providing a more comprehensive viewing experience.

Marvel’s blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home didn’t release its cut on OTT platforms, but fans can now watch it on the big screen with iflm’s re-release. The producer added over 11 minutes of new footage to this film. The new clips include Mysterio unmasking Peter Parker, an extended interrogation scene, and Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock acting as Peter and Happy’s lawyer. Fans will get more dialogue between his three Spider-Men, which is more detailed than the cut of the movie.

Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva’ gets a makeover on DisneyPlus Hotstar. The director added more elements to the OTT version, refining the sound and incorporating additional scenes such as more dialogues and an enhanced love story between Shiva and Isha. He said the changes are “subtle but impactful additions” that create a smoother film narrative.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League pushed all boundaries and redefined superhero cinema with a director’s cut that doubled the running time of the original. This 242-minute version, the result of a relentless fan campaign, completely changed the film’s narrative, making it a stronger and more beloved film overall. The film’s influence was so great that fans rejected the original theatrical version for this his four-hour spectacle.