‘Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Skipping Movie Theaters for Paramount+ Streaming Debut

Paramount’s fantasy film “Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender” won’t play in movie theaters as intended and will instead debut directly on the Paramount+ streaming service.

The cinematic continuation of the popular TV series, previously slated for theatrical release on Oct. 9, will land on the streamer sometime in the fall. Meanwhile a new animated television show, “Avatar: Seven Havens,” is set for Paramount+ as the company charts a new future for the Earth-bending franchise that’s solely on streaming. Four seasons of “The Legend of Korra,” the 2010 film “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” as well as the original Nickelodeon show are already available on Paramount+.

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“The Avatar Universe has captivated audiences for two decades, and Paramount+ is proud to be the exclusive streaming home for its beloved animated incarnation,” said Jane Wiseman, head of originals for Paramount+. “‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ and ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ represent the next evolution of storytelling from Avatar Studios — bringing together remarkable talent both in front of and behind the camera to deliver the epic adventures and emotional depth fans have come to expect. These additions, alongside ‘The Legend of Korra’ and the original series, solidify Paramount+ as the destination for the animated Avatar Universe.”

Without “Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender” on its schedule, Paramount has a nearly barren theatrical slate in 2026 that seems void of heavy hitters. “Primate” is set for January, with “Scream 7” to follow in February, “Scary Movie 6” in June, “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” in August, “Street Fighter” in October and “The Angry Birds 3” in December.