Before we discuss how to watch it, we must understand why this specific edition is worth hunting for. The standard theatrical cut of Avatar (2009) runs at 162 minutes. It is a visual feast, but critics often noted that the pacing felt rushed in the third act regarding Jake Sully’s transition.
Originally shown in theaters in August 2010, this version adds roughly 9 minutes of footage. Collector’s Extended Cut (178 minutes):
An In-Depth Analysis of James Cameron's Avatar: The Extended Collector's Edition (2009)