Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Is the ATLA Movie We Should Have Gotten in 2010 - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Commentary: Finally, we’re getting a new adventure with the original Team Avatar. In 2010, a movie called The Last Airbender purported to be an adaptation of the beloved Nickelodeon show. However, the M. Night Shyamalan movie felt so soulless and devoid of humor that it was considered one of the worst live-action adaptations ever. Vocal Avatar fans hated it to the point of denying that it even existed. Now, in 2026, another movie with “The Last Airbender” in its title is coming, and the situation couldn’t be more different. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, premiering on Paramount Plus on July 25, is an animated sequel to the original show. Creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko have crafted a new story that takes place 13 years after Aang defeats Fire Lord Ozai. And this time, none of the character names are mispronounced. In Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, Team Avatar is all grown