The Dodgeball DVD includes an impressive seven Easter eggs hidden across the menus. The UK release contains all of them, but the US version presents them in a more interactive way.
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How To Access the Easter Eggs on Dodgeball
1. First-Time Director Feature
- Go to Language Selection.
- Highlight English, then press Left.
- Select the Average Joe’s logo.
2. Alternative Commentary 1
- Go to Special Features → Commentary.
- Press Right.
- Select the sparkle on the teeth.
3. Alternate Scene
- Go to Special Features.
- Highlight Deleted & Extended Scenes.
- Press Left.
- Select the dodgeball.
4. Globo Gym Video Wall
- Go to Special Features → Alternate Ending.
- Highlight Special Features at the bottom.
- Press Right.
- Select the Purple Cobra on Fran’s chest.
5. Justin Long & The Girls
- Go to Special Features → Featurettes.
- Move Up to highlight the two women beside the title.
6. “Welcome to Nerdville…” (Region 4 only)
- Go to Featurettes → More (second page).
- Scroll down to Special Features.
- Press Right.
- Select the spanner icon.
7. Alternative Commentary 2
- Go to Special Features.
- Highlight Resume Film.
- Press Down.
- Select the cobra symbol.
What You’ll See
These Easter eggs unlock a mix of hidden clips, alternate scenes, and additional commentary.
They include behind-the-scenes moments, character clips, and extended material that isn’t accessible through the standard menu options.
Why These Easter Eggs Stand Out
Including seven separate hidden features on a single DVD is unusual, and they’re spread across multiple menu areas, making them rewarding to track down.
One of the key differences between releases appears in the “Nerdville” Easter egg featuring Ben Stiller in a fat suit.
On the UK version, the clip is brief and ends with the line “Welcome to Nerdville.”
On the US version, the same clip is extended. The character breaks the fourth wall and criticises the viewer for searching for Easter eggs, then explains that pressing Enter whenever he snaps his fingers during the film will trigger additional hidden content.
This turns the Easter eggs into an interactive feature that runs throughout the film, making the US version a more creative and engaging experience overall.