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The animated movie The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, originally scheduled for a theatrical release, will now debut exclusively on Paramounts streaming platform in October 2026.
The films voice cast includes Eric Nam as Aang, Dionne Quan as Toph, Jessica Matten as Katara, and several other notable actors like Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Taika Waititi, and Freida Pinto.
Avatar: Seven Havens, a new series following the story after the first two shows, will also premiere exclusively on Paramounts streaming platform. This series focuses on a young Earthbending Avatar who faces persecution for her powers.
Paramount is committed to using its cinema presence as a selling point in negotiations with Warner Bros. investors, and this decision to debut The Legend of Aang exclusively on streaming may raise concerns among some movie fans.

Theatrical Debut of The Legend of Aang Shifted to October 2026 on Paramount Streaming

Paramount has canceled the theatrical release of The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, opting to debut the film exclusively on its streaming platform. This animated film, along with all future projects from Avatar Studios—including the sequel series Avatar: Seven Havens—will now premiere there. Paramount now plans to release The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender in October 2026, moving it from its original January 30, 2026, date. The film will feature Eric Nam as the voice of Aang, Dionne Quan as Toph, Jessica Matten as Katara, Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Taika Waititi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Dee Bradley Baker, Freida Pinto, Ke Huy Quan, Peta Sergeant, and Roman Zaragoza. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Legend of Aang tells the story of the world’s last Airbender as he learns about an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction.

Paramount’s Avatar Studios: Two New Series Unveiled Exclusively on Streaming – The Legend of Aang and Avatar: Seven Havens

Additionally, Avatar: Seven Havens, which picks up after the events of the first two shows, will also premiere exclusively on Paramount. This series follows a young girl who discovers she is the next Avatar after Korra. After a massive catastrophe shakes the world, this Earthbending Avatar is seen as humanity’s destroyer rather than its savior, and she faces ruthless persecution for her powers. Paramount is using its commitment to cinema as a selling point in its offer to Warner Bros. investors, who are also considering a deal with Netflix. The decision to debut The Legend of Aang exclusively on streaming might concern some movie fans. Jane Wiseman, head of Paramount originals, expressed pride in securing Avatar Studios animations as an exclusive for the streaming service, noting that The Legend of Aang and Avatar: Seven Havens represent the next evolution in Avatar Studio’s storytelling. Mark Cassidy, a writer, photographer, amateur filmmaker, and Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic from Dublin, Ireland, is the author of this announcement.

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Official Name	Avatar: The Last Airbender
Brief Summary	In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Released	February 21, 2005
Genre	Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production Companies	Nickelodeon Animation Studio, JM Animation, DR Movie, Moi Animation, Nickelodeon Productions
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dante Basco, Jessie Flower, Dee Bradley Baker
Producers	Aaron Ehasz
Ratings	8.8/10 (4596 reviews)
Number of episodes	61
Number of seasons	3