Where to Watch ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ and the Whole Avatar Series in Chronological Order
Will “Avatar Aang” be in theaters? It’s complicated.
In case you missed it, Paramount recently announced that it’s releasing “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” a couple of months early. This is probably in response to the movie’s controversial leak online, although true fans know to wait for the official release. It’d be great if we could watch the film in theaters, but only a lucky few will get that privilege—more on that later.
I’m very excited for this new film, a sequel to “The Last Airbender” show from the 2000s. It’s the first release from Avatar Studios, the CBS subsidiary that’s in charge of producing Avatar content. The group is also producing a new Avatar animated series, titled “Seven Havens.”
If you’re looking to catch up on the full story, I’ve got you covered with this comprehensive watch guide.
Let’s jump right in!
1. “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (2005–2008)
This is where the whole series began. Katara and her brother Sokka discover a young boy trapped in the ice, and the siblings get pulled into an international conflict when they realize the boy is the Aang, an Airbender whose people were wiped out by the Fire Nation. What’s more, Aang is the Avatar, capable of wielding all four elements, and has to search the world for other Benders to train him.
Where to watch “Avatar: The Last Airbender”
All three seasons of “The Last Airbender” are currently streaming on Netflix and Paramount+.
2. “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” (2026)
The new animated “Avatar” film is a sequel to the original “The Last Airbender” series, and a prequel to the “Legend of Korra” series. It fills in the gap of time when Aang and the Gaang were adults, trying to rebuild the world in the wake of the Hundred-Year War.
“Avatar Aang” will not be getting a real theatrical release, which is a bummer because it could have been really fun and animated movie events are having a big moment right now. It’s actually only coming to two theaters in the entire country. For the rest of us:
Where to watch “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender”
The film will stream exclusively on Paramount+ beginning July 25, 2026. This is much earlier than the originally announced release date, so make sure you update your calendars!
3. “Avatar: The Legend of Korra” (2012–2024)
This one is my personal favorite installment of the series. It follows the next Avatar after Aang, a teenage girl named Korra from the Southern Water Tribe. Told across four seasons, this show has a much darker tone than the original, and imagines what a magic-filled world might look like as it starts to develop modern technology.
The show’s story was then continued in three sequel graphic novels: “Turf Wars,” “Ruins of the Empire,” and “The Mystery of Penquan Island.” A fourth graphic novel, “Kya and the Secret of the Sand,” comes out on July 28, 2026. This fourth title is a prequel that takes place in between “Avatar Aang” and “The Legend of Korra.”
Where to watch “Avatar: The Legend of Korra”
All four seasons of “The Legend of Korra” are currently streaming on Paramount+.
4. “Avatar: Seven Havens”
“Seven Havens” is an upcoming show taking place years after “The Legend of Korra.” The Avatar cycle continues once more, and after an apocalyptic event and Korra’s death a new Avatar emerges: a young girl with a long-lost Earthbending twin.
We don’t have a ton of details about this series yet, but some are speculating that we may be getting a trailer at San Diego Comic Con. If we do, you can count on me to come back here and update this page with new information later this month.
Where to watch “Avatar: Seven Havens”
“Seven Havens” will likely air on Nickelodeon and Paramount+. It will air for two seasons, with 26 total half-hour episodes.
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Live-action adaptations
While I recommend the animated shows as the best way to experience the “Last Airbender” story, there are also two live-action adaptations to check out if you’re a completionist.
“The Last Airbender” (2010)
Okay, you’re probably not looking forward to this one. M. Night Shyamalan’s adaptation was widely panned and is the reason I can never remember how to actually pronounce Aang’s name. But on the off chance you’re looking for this critical flop, you can find “The Last Airbender” on Paramount+.
Where to Watch “The Last Airbender”
You can also rent or buy the film on VOD through services like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV , or Plex.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” (2024–)
Netflix‘s adaptation is also controversial, although it certainly does a better job than the 2010 movie at recreating the look and feel of the original. As of writing, the show has two seasons, each covering a season of the animated series. A third season is currently in production.
Where to watch “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (2024–)
The best streaming services for watching “Avatar”
Since “Avatar” is a Nickelodeon property, Paramount+ is the best place to watch all of the animated shows.
If you’re more into the live-action adaptation, you’ll want Netflix. It also has live-action versions of other animated classics, like “One Piece.”
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” FAQ
Is there a new "Avatar: The Last Airbender" in 2026?
Yes, there's a new movie called "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender." It's an animated sequel to the original series, and it will premiere on Paramount+ on July 25, 2026.
Why did "Avatar" get canceled?
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" was not canceled, and neither was "Avatar: The Legend of Korra. Both series came to an end naturally, and the story will continue with the upcoming show, "Avatar: Seven Havens."
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