Water. Earth. Fireplace. Air. Way back, Nickelodeon followers lived in concord as all of them agreed that Avatar: The Final Airbender was flawless. However all the things modified when the Fireplace Nation M. Evening Shyamalan attacked.
For the reason that launch of 2010’s film, nothing’s ever actually been the identical as every new entry within the franchise has hit by competition and controversy — some followers nonetheless don’t respect sequel sequence The Legend of Korra and Netflix’s reimagining has cut up individuals proper down the center. However possibly, once we wanted him probably the most, the Avatar — the grasp of all 4 parts — has returned.
Sure, Aang: The Final Airbender is on its manner. Nonetheless, though its airbending and hype-raising expertise are nice, we’ve loads to study earlier than it’s prepared to save lots of something. However let’s consider that Aang can save the franchise.
What’s the plot of Aang: The Final Airbender?
Though its existence was revealed again in June 2022, it wasn’t till April 11, 2024 that Paramount’s first ATLA animated film obtained a correct announcement. The present working title of the challenge in all probability advised you this already, however it’s going to return the franchise to its manufacturing facility settings considerably by persevering with the story of everybody’s favourite Avatar Aang.
Sure, prepare to search out out precisely what occurred to the Airbender following the conclusion of ATLA‘s third and remaining season, because the movie will concentrate on an grownup Aang. Which means it ought to match neatly in between the unique sequence and Korra in continuity and do loads to bridge the hole between the 2. Whether or not it’s going to retcon the comics out of canon, although, is one thing we’ll have to search out out.
Who’s within the forged of Aang: The Final Airbender?
Prepare to satisfy a brand new Aang. Whereas Zach Tyler Eisen voiced the hero in ATLA and D.B. Sweeney took over because the outdated Aang seen in Korra, Aang: The Final Airbender will see a contemporary actor assuming the function. And for the primary time in animation, Aang will likely be voiced by somebody of Asian descent.
Particularly, Ok-pop star Eric Nam is enjoying Aang, in what’s his first ever appearing function — heck of a strategy to begin, Eric! We’ve got but to search out out the id of the movie’s villain, however we will say that Dave Bautista will likely be bringing his signature gravelly tones to the mysterious function.
ATLA creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are again to exec produce, with sequence veteran Lauren Montgomery directing, alongside co-director William Mata.
Will Aang: The Final Airbender have any sequels?
Though a lot concerning the Aang film continues to be unknown, we will say that the intention is for Paramount to make a full ATLA animated movie trilogy.
Aang would be the first launch to return from Avatar Studios, which DiMartino and Konietzko based after they cut up from Netflix over artistic variations with the live-action sequence. So if you happen to loved that present however missed the true genuine really feel, tone, and spirit of the unique ATLA animation, then don’t fear as a result of a full film trilogy is coming your manner.
What’s Aang: The Final Airbender‘s launch date?
Fortunately, we don’t have to attend 100 years for Aang to thaw out of the ice this time round. The Final Airbender will likely be again — hopefully with Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Zuko in tow, or we will sue — on the again of Appa earlier than you assume. Paramount has scheduled Aang: The Final Airbender in for a launch date of Oct. 10, 2025.