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There is a famous piece of Harry Potter trivia that, for years, TV networks like ABC Family (later Freeform) aired "extended versions" of the later Harry Potter films. These versions weren't produced by Warner Bros. but were created by the TV networks themselves. They inserted the deleted scenes (which are readily available on Blu-ray and DVD releases) directly into the broadcast runtime. This is why some fans swear they have seen extra scenes, even though no official extended edition exists. . As noted in a 2024 report, Peacock streams versions of the films that include these deleted and extended scenes that were cut from the theatrical releases. So, if you're in the US, watching Prisoner of Azkaban on Peacock might be your best bet for an immediate, unofficial "extended" experience.
: An extended sequence where a bird flies across the grounds only to be crushed by the Whomping Willow. Sir Cadogan
While Warner Bros. never officially released a seamless director's cut in theaters, several deleted and extended scenes exist across various home media releases, including the Ultimate Edition Blu-rays and television broadcasts by networks like Syfy and USA. Key Deleted Scenes Include: There is a famous piece of Harry Potter
This is easily the best way to watch HP3. Go find the "Definitive Version" online—your inner wizard will thank you! ⚡️👓
More time in the world of Hogsmeade and Hogwarts strengthens the world-building. They inserted the deleted scenes (which are readily
The TV version of Prisoner of Azkaban typically added at least two specific deleted scenes back into the film:
There are short extensions of Divination class with Professor Trelawney and extra bits of dialogue during the Hogsmeade visits that flesh out the relationship between Harry, Ron, and Hermione. As noted in a 2024 report, Peacock streams
While only movies 1 and 2 have official "Ultimate Edition" cuts, the versions on Peacock include many of the deleted scenes we’ve only ever seen as DVD extras. Seeing Sirius Black’s break-in
actually play out on screen changes the whole vibe of the Third Year! 🐾🌑 Which deleted scene is your favorite? Mine has to be the Sneakoscope scene in the Great Hall.
More footage of the aftermath when Sirius slashes the Fat Lady’s portrait. The Firebolt Mystery: