Iron Man: Theatrical Blu-ray Vs. FX TV Version

When aired on FX’s “DVD on TV”, several deleted scenes had been reinserted into the film. This included some deleted scenes that were already on the DVD and Blu-rays as special features. However there is one scene that has not been officially released and remains exclusive to the FX versions. This version was also once available on the FX streaming services, but has since been removed.

Difference Report:

2:38

The FX TV version adds in an extended scene with the Ten Rings ambushing the convoys. This includes some additional shots of explosions, alternate shots as the soldiers rush out, Rhodey getting on a machine gun mounted on the Humvee and Tony picking up a M4A1 Carbine and attempting to fire back before learning the gun is jammed. The FX TV version also removes some footage of Tony dazed after all the soldiers in his Humvee are dead.

FX TV Version:

Theatrical Blu-ray:

8:05

The FX TV version contains an alternate and longer scene of Tony at the casino. This includes some alternate footage of Tony flirting with a woman and Rhodey coming up to Tony to give him his award and an additional scene Tony betting $3 million at the roulette table, but ends up losing as he bet on the wrong color.

FX TV Version:

Theatrical Blu-ray:

20:41

The FX TV version contains a longer shot of Ho Yinsen telling Tony to refuse any offers.

FX TV Version:

21:36

The FX TV version contains an alternate and longer scene with Ho Yinsen pretending to attack and scold Tony for refusing to build the missile. Ho then notes that the he thinks the terrorists are beginning to trust him. Then, FX TV version then has Tony getting woken up by the terrorists and having a bag put over his head. The theatrical Blu-ray has Tony being waterboarded.

FX TV Version:

Theatrical Blu-ray:

30:15

The FX TV version adds in a deleted scene with Rhodey talking to General Gabriel about the chances of finding Tony. They talk about whether Tony Stark is alive or not and General Gabriel questions whether or not this mission is worth it for him. Rhodey says it is.

FX TV Version: