As Imagine Entertainment and Universal Pictures develop a sequel to the 2000 holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is no better time to honor the original film’s legacy than with an extended 30th Anniversary Release for the fans.

This movie holds a deeply personal significance for me. I first fell in love with it at five years old, and by six, I was obsessively watching the DVD’s behind-the-scenes features, completely captivated by the filmmaking process. That initial spark ultimately inspired my career as an actor and filmmaker—leading to opportunities like starring alongside Woody Harrelson under the direction of Bobby Farrelly in Champions.

While rumor has long persisted that Ron Howard’s original assembly cut ran nearly four hours—a figure famously referenced in Andy Lipschultz’s official Making of the Grinch book—we know to take that exact duration with a grain of salt. However, given Jim Carrey’s legendarily uninhibited physical comedy and endless improvisation on set, there is undoubtedly a massive vault of hilarious alternate takes, extended routines, and deleted scene material that didn't make the theatrical cut.

Furthermore, most existing deleted scenes on home video remain locked in standard definition (480i), and fan-favorite TV extensions (such as Freeform’s annual broadcasts) have never received a unified, high-definition physical or digital release.

Restoring these deleted scenes in HD/4K, compiling Jim Carrey’s unused improv, and reintegrating the alternate footage would be an extraordinary tribute to the artists who built Whoville—and a dream come true for the dedicated community of fans who have cherished this film for decades

Additionally, it would be fantastic to have new bonus features on Blu-ray, including new commentary from Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen, a gallery of behind-the-scenes pictures, and the original storyboards and concept art. Many Grinch fans are eager to see more of this beloved film.

Please share the hashtag #WEWANTGRINCHEXTCUT on all your social media platforms to show your support and share this petition

Here's one of the unseen deleted scenes that has been found so far:
 

 

 

here list of deleted scenes and extended scenes

(couldn't fit in all photos on here) 

1.   Longer introduction to Whoville with Cindy Lou Who and her dad                                                                                                            

   

2.   Lou who yells to his sons have good day at school.                                                                                                        

   

3. Longer introduction meeting Grinch                                                                                                        

   

4.   Grinch wreaking havoc in Whoville by using a marble.                                                                                                      

   

5.   Grinch do more pranks in whoville
6.   Lou Lou who maxed out his credit card                                                                                                            

   

7.  Cindy Lou Who asks her dad what a Grinch                                                                                                        

   

8.  where Lou Lou Who is called into a parent-teacher conference                                                                                                

   

9.  extended scene at the Whoville post office / The mayor of Whoville visited the post office.                                                                                                        

   

10. Mayor Augustus May-who ask Martha May Whovier out for a date.
11. Grinch on homemade chair lift in the cave extended cut. 
12. Flashback of Grinch as teenagers on motorcycle bike
13. Cindy Lou’s parents come into her bedroom say good night to her and Cindy Lou tell her parents about her Grinch project                                                                                                        

    

14. Cindy Lou Who climbs Mt. Crumpit, skilfully navigating through the Grinch's elaborate security booby traps.                                                                                                          

    

15. Cindy Lou Who talks to the Grinch in the cave extended scene
16. The lighting contest scene                                                                                                          

    

17. Grinch look down at Whoville with his telescope.                                                                                                  

    

18. Grinch changing into different clothes.
19. Grinch doing Nog off                                                                                                              

    

20. Who's passing presents among each other.
21. Grinch try to give a old green eggs and ham sandwich as gift to Martha May
22. extended scene of Mayor Augustus May-who give Martha May a washer machine and dryer and the new car
23. Bedtime for Who's / Lou Lou building swing set                                                                                                              

    

24. Betty wrapping presents.
25. Grinch with the swing set                                                                                                              

    

26. Cat attack the Grinch Extended scene.                                                                                                        

    

27. Grinch load bags onto the sleigh and playing video game in who house with max the dog                                                                                                            

    

28. Grinch try to figure out how to steal Christmas gift from tiny who house.                                                                                                        

    

29. The Grinch vs sleepwalking police officer                                               
30. extended scene of Grinch breaking into mayors house bypass lasers security system                                                                                        
31. Grinch by Whoville big Christmas tree and messing with the tree and singing you are mean one Mr Grinch reprise
32. Grinch look through a periscope at sad who’s in Whoville. 
33. Grinch back in his cave check his heart with his x ray machine.           
34. Mayor pointing to Mount Crumpit And yell about the Grinch in Whoville town square.
35. Martha May tell Grinch to get ready for Easter just before movie ends

Here link to all available deleted scenes that are public on DVD or TV version https://youtu.be/qkstHoGpsUM

 

The theatrical cut was 1h 45m

TV freeform extended cut 1h 50m

The uncut version would be 4h