This version adds approximately 8 minutes of footage, originally released in theaters in August 2010.
In the piracy scene, a "BluRay Rip" (often abbreviated as BDRip or BRRip) is not the same as a WEB-DL (Web Download). Here is the technical hierarchy: Download - Avatar -2009- EXTENDED - BluRay Rip...
For over a decade, the phrase has been one of the most searched terms on torrent indexes and file-sharing forums. Why? Because the extended cut offers 16 minutes of additional footage that fundamentally changes the narrative of Pandora, specifically regarding the "Dream Hunt" and the Earth backstory. This version adds approximately 8 minutes of footage,
offers three distinct versions of the film on a single disc via seamless branching: Original Theatrical Release: The 162-minute version seen in cinemas. Special Edition Re-Release: Adds roughly of new footage. Collector’s Extended Cut: Adds a total of 16 minutes of new footage, bringing the runtime to approximately 178 minutes (2 hours and 58 minutes). Key Extended Scenes Special Edition Re-Release: Adds roughly of new footage