As Alan Silvestri was not available to compose new music for the restored scenes , Robert Garrett , who had composed temporary music for the film 's initial cutting in 1989 , was chosen to create new music . The Special Edition was completed in December 1992 , with 28 minutes added to the film , and saw a limited theatrical release in New York City and Los Angeles on February 26 , 1993 ( the 1993 World Trade Center bombing occurred on that day ) , and expanded to key cities nationwide in the following weeks
1993 World Trade Center bombing
1993 World Trade Center bombing
The Abyss