New director’s cut of Napoleon now streaming on Apple TV+, with 48 minute longer runtime

The Apple original film by Ridley Scott has been re-released, with Napoleon: The Director’s Cut adding an additional 48 minutes of footage compared to the theatrical version.

Napoleon debuted in cinemas last November, taking in $221 million at the box office, and started streaming on Apple TV+ in March. The new director’s cut marks the first time Apple has released an alternate version of one of its original films.

The extra footage includes never-before scenes of the Battle of Marengo, as well as more insights into Josephine’s life and Napoleon’s ultimate demise.

Critical reviews of the original Napoleon were decidedly mixed. It will be interesting to see how the extended director’s cut fares in terms of its reception, as Ridley Scott has a bit of a reputation for releasing films that get better with later re-cut versions.