There’s A Deleted Scene Explaining What Happened To The Third Missing Acorn
Over the years, particularly as Willow gains a greater fanbase, many viewers have pointed out how Willow is given three magical acorns towards the beginning of his journey, yet he only uses two by the film’s conclusion. While it seems like a simple plot hole, there’s a reason why this third acorn wasn’t used, though the moment depicting it was ultimately cut.
In an interview with Gizmodo, Warwick Davis notes that there was originally an extensive scene where Willow is stuck in a big storm on his way back from the island of Fin Raziel. As the storm erupts, Willow tips over the side of the boat and he accidentally drops his acorn inside, causing the vessel to turn into a stone and sink. Since the scene was axed, there are some continuity errors with this sequence.
