Every epic tale of cultural discovery seems incomplete without a scene where the protagonist samples the local delicacies. In one such deleted scene from “Avatar,” we see Jake Sully, played by Sam Worthington, bravely trying the Na’vi’s traditional food. Sitting by the Omatikaya fire, Jake curiously indulges in teylu, a beetle larvae, despite its squirmy nature. Could it be he’s attempting to win over Neytiri, portrayed by Zoe Saldana, by showcasing his adventurous taste buds?

The Na’vi aren’t just about survival; they know how to celebrate life, too. Another omitted scene reveals the Omatikaya tribe enjoying a vibrant festival after a successful hunt. Amidst the festivities, Jake seizes the opportunity to converse with Tsu’tey, played by Laz Alonso, who initially resents Jake for capturing Neytiri’s heart. This scene marks a turning point in their relationship as they begin to forge a friendship, leaving rivalry behind. These are just a few of the many intriguing snippets that await fans exploring “Avatar’s” deleted content.

One scene that many fans might recall involves Jake’s initiation into the Omatikaya tribe through the Dream Hunt. This ritual, though cut from the final film, depicts Jake consuming an insect and enduring its sting, leading him into a vivid hallucination of a barren world. This vision raises questions about whether he has tapped into the Na’vi’s collective consciousness, known as Eywa.

Though it was cut from the film, “Avatar” fans have likely already seen Jake’s attempt at trying to become a part of the Omatikaya by undergoing their initiation rite, called the Dream Hunt. As many things in the “Avatar” world seem to require, Jake must eat an insect — then let himself be stung by one. Their combined properties cause him to hallucinate, which gives him a spine-tingling vision of a desolate world. Has he tapped into the collective consciousness of the Na’vi  — the Eywa — or not?

And then there’s the film’s deleted ending. Fans don’t find out that Jake and Neytiri’s union has born fruit until we see them in the first sequel, the visually stunning “Avatar: The Way of Water.” But the first motion picture originally shows viewers more of what happens after the Omatikaya win the war for sovereignty. Soon, life around them begins to bloom anew — and Jake places his hand on Neytiri’s stomach, hinting that she is pregnant. In the sequel, Jake Scully and Neytiri are deeply affected by their years of parenthood, but it might have arrived much sooner for them if this original ending for “Avatar” had been kept intact. Want to hear more about what never made it into the finished version of the movie? Click our video above, which is loaded with more of these hidden details.