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Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals was a show that took a more non-canonical comedic approach to the world of Naruto. Treated as a side story with little consequences on the epic battles and emotions of the main series, Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals was able to deliver some of the most brilliant gut-busting moments in the Naruto IP.

Something similar could be in the cards for the Avatar-verse, which is set to expand as Paramount pours more money into the newly established Avatar Studios, in a bid to turn the IP into something akin to Star Wars or Wizarding World. However, two characters that could have their own comedic adventures in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender have already had an iteration of that in the main story, and there are no better candidates to base such a show on.

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The upcoming animated Avatar movie just got a major release update. Collider’s Britta DeVore is attending CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where Paramount kicked off its official panel by announcing that the animated film, which was previously titled Aang: The Last Airbender, has been relabeled as The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. It is currently set for release on January 30, 2026, and is set several years after the original series, following Team Aang as young adults working to secure peace now that the war with the Fire Nation is over. It was announced not long ago that Steven Yeun had joined the cast, which comes after he voiced the first Avatar, Wan, in The Legend of Korra. Dave Bautista is also attached to star in a villain role in the film, with Dante Basco reprising his role as Zuko.

Avatar: The Last Airbender became one of the most beloved franchises...

Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation needed to do a lot of legwork to get favor with his father again. The prince was disgraced and sent into exile, with the impossible task of capturing the Avatar with no sort of backup except for his Uncle Iroh and a small contingency of soldiers.

However, the character did become important to the Fire Nation again after he essentially toppled the old regime and took over as the new Fire Lord. This brought the colonial era to an end in the history of the Fire Nation, which would allow the healing of the world to begin.

Prince Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender || Credit: Nickelodeon

One of the funniest things about Avatar: The Last Airbender was the fact that while Zuko had to take so much effort to make his way back into his nation’s good graces, there was one character who...

Fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the still-mysterious Avatar: The Last Airbendermovies, and finally, some details have arrived. Fan-favorite actor Steven Yeun is set to join the cast; however, which role he’ll be voicing is still unclear.

Per Variety, Steven Yeun has joined the cast of the series follow-up movie Aang: The Last Airbender. Yeun last appeared in the sequel series to The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, where he voiced Wan, the 10-thousand-year-old first Avatar who sealed the spirit portals. Yeun -- also known for his roles in The Walking Dead (Glenn Rhee) and Invincible (Mark Grayson/Invincible) -- will join the already announced cast of Eric Nam, Dionne Quan, Jessica Matten and Román Zaragoza, with Dave Bautista set to portray a villain. Dante Basco, the voice actor for Zuko, was previously confirmed to return in 2022.

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Fan-favorite voice actor Jennifer Hale has discussed a potential return to the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender following her role in the original animated series.

Speaking to ComicBook.com, Hale opened up about possibly returning to the role of Avatar Kyoshi in the hotly-anticipated sequel series, Avatar: Seven Havens. "I would love to jump back into the role," Hale said. "I would be there with bells on, let me at it. Any participation in that would be a joy! I’ve actually seen the Kyoshi novels and I've signed several of them that fans have brought to me. Love the role."

Avatar: The Last Airbender's Original Kyoshi on a Potential Franchise Return Image via Nickelodeon Animation Studio

Hale also touched on her appreciation for the current resurgence in popularity that Avatar: The Last Airbender is experiencing. "I love seeing the resurgence, and it’s so cool that a...

The overall Avatar: The Last Airbenderfranchise is about to enter its third major era in Avatar: Seven Havens, taking place after a serious time skip after the events of The Legend of Korra. For the moment, fans have many pressing questions, such as what could have possibly wrecked the world and driven humanity into those seven safe havens, and whether Avatar Korra is to blame for it all. Another burning question is, aside from bending the four elements, whether the next Avatar will live up to expectations.

The Avatar was always more than a powerful bender with access to fire, air, water, and earth. For millennia, the Avatar Cycle has been about who the Avatar is, and not just their bending strength and their deeds on the battlefield. It takes a special kind of person to be the Avatar, and fans can point to examples from earlier in the cycle.

Fire. Air. Water. Earth. Long ago, a television series won over the hearts of audiences across the globe. A world where elements could be bent, spirits could cross over, and hodgepodges of animals roamed free. In this world, one such bender bridged the spirit world to the material while wielding each of nature’s elements: The Avatar.

From Avatar: The Last Airbender to Avatar: Legend of Korra, fans were treated to adventures that explored the depths of its characters and expanded on the world-building. Just as Aang set out to restore harmony and Korra endured subsequent threats to the world’s natural state, the new avatar must find their direction.

Announced on February 20, 2025, Nickelodeon's Avatar: Seven Havens left fans with several questions about its premise. In a post-apocalyptic world, the new Avatar must contend with legions of upset spirits and humans on her journey to destiny. The world blames the Avatar for the disarray.

Unfortunately for fans of the iconic Avatar: The Legend of Korra, the series may be losing one of its biggest homes soon, and this could open the floodgates for its predecessor to leave as well. While the possibility of this happening has been known for quite some time, it is finally in full effect and is now happening.

As reported by What's On Netflix, the premiere source to keep track of everything on and leaving Netflix, The Legend of Korra is set to leave Netflix on April 16, 2025, just 5 years after it was made available on the platform. While this is primarily in effect in the United States, the series' availability internationally is unknown, it is possible that everyone will be unable to watch the series after April 15. However, the removal of the series could be reversed if Netflix negotiates for an extended license, as has happened before with other content,...

Avatar: Seven Havens is shaping up to be a notable entry into the franchise, but that might not be a good thing. A little turbulence is par for the course when crafting a sequel, but it seems a legacy problem is in the works — and the series hasn't even been released yet. It's anyone's guess whether the production team will knock it out of the park like they did for the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series.

But, going off of The Legend of Korra's mixed reception, it's likely the newest entry is bound for controversy due to several key choices. The problem with Avatar: Seven Havens isn't necessarily about how it will be received, but why. Atla established itself as a groundbreaking anime back in 2005, and The Legend of Korra expanded the setting with surprising success. Now, the legacy of the Avatar is up for grabs as the...

Avatar: The Last Airbender has often been praised as one of the greatest animated shows of all time. While the original series ended in 2008, the franchise has kept going, with films, spinoffs, and books based on the original show. There's more in store for the franchise as well, like a new animated film and more seasons of the Netflix remake. As part of Avatar: The Last Airbender's 20th anniversary celebration, Nickelodeon also just announced a new series following a new Avatar, titled Avatar: Seven Havens. Although Nickelodeon revealed very little about the show, fans have done some searching and uncovered some key details.

The New Avatar Will Face Human Opposition

A press release announcing the new show read, "Avatar: Seven Havens is set in a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm. A young Earthbender discovers she's the new Avatar after Korra – but in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity's destroyer,...

Avatar: The Last Airbender's newest sequel, Avatar: Seven Havens, is ramping up to be a game-changer in the Avatar franchise. Not only is the world now on the brink of ruin, but the Avatar is wanted by humans and spirits alike as "Humanity's Destroyer." The continuation is set up to change everything we know about the Avatar's role and even the Avatar Cycle itself with how The Legend of Korra ended things.

The Avatar is supposed to bring balance to the world, but whatever happened between Korra's life and the present series has fundamentally changed the Avatar's role. No longer is the Avatar a hero, but someone who brought catastrophe to the four kingdoms and even the spirit world. With the state of things, the next Avatar will have the hands full, especially with only Avatar Korra to guide them.

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Avatar: Seven Havens promises to expand the Avatar universe with a bold, high-stakes narrative rooted in its core themes — balance, unity, and self-discovery. In a world shattered by catastrophe, Avatar Pavi faces an unprecedented challenge: she is feared, not revered. The journey ahead won’t just test her mastery of the elements but also force her to redefine what it means to be the Avatar in an era where faith in that role has crumbled.

With so much mystery surrounding Avatar: Seven Havens, fan theories are running wild, and speculation is half the fun. The Avatar cycle’s lore, Pavi’s twin and the lingering consequences of Korra’s choices all fuel intriguing possibilities. While not much is certain yet, the series has the potential to push the franchise into thrilling new territory — where spiritual and political turmoil collide, and the Avatar’s legacy hangs in the balance.

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A new entry in the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, titled Avatar: Seven Havens, seems to bring a lot of new changes to the franchise. From what is known about the series, the world will be torn apart by a devastating cataclysm, with new enemies from the human and spirit world hunting the new Avatar. The last strongholds of humanity are barely holding on, and the world is a much bleaker place compared to the first two entries in the franchise. However, that leaves fans to speculate about the state of each nation in this chaotic new era.

At the end of The Legend of Korra, we still see the United Republic of Nations struggling to address the aftermath of Kuvira's invasion. Other independent territories like the Air Nation and Water Tribes are still active, but not much is known about the state of the other nations after The Legend of Korra's conclusion.

Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender is regarded as one of the very best animated series of all-time. Created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, the show was more than just another series aimed at young audiences: it was full of deeply emotional storytelling, covering themes of war, oppression, grief, and moral ambiguity.

Because of its incredible world-building and multi-faceted story, Avatar was always a top contender for a live-action adaptation. And that's exactly what it got...but the results were mixed. For instance, legendary director M. Night Shyamalan attempted to adapt the series to the big screen with The Last Airbender in 2010, but the results were disastrous. The movie was awful; look no further than its 5% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

This brings us to Netflix's live-action remake, which aired its first season in 2024. Despite Dimartino and Konietzko dropping out of the project early on due to creative differences,...

Avatar: The Last Airbender introduced audiences to rich and complex lore, with a fantastic magic system, and brilliant narrative depth. The Legend of Korra expanded on this, going into the nitty-gritty of the Avatar cycle’s origin, while also making specialized bending arts from the original series more widespread.

Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender || Nickelodeon

Avatar: Seven Havens is probably going to expand on what The Legend of Korra set in precedent, and given that there have already been two Avatars in The Legend of Korra, Avatar: Seven Havens could introduce a new twist in its devasted world to the concept of The Avatar.

Other spirits could imitate Vaatu and Raava in Avatar: Seven Havens Raava in Avatar; Legend of Korra || Credit: Nickelodeon

Vaatu and Raava were spirits that had fused themselves with humans (albeit Vaatu did it only once) to create the Avatar. Given that spirits are likely...

Created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, Nickelodeon'sAvatar: The Last Airbender still astounds viewers more than two decades after its premiere; fans instantly resonated with this world of elemental benders and dangerous spirits, with the unbearable burdens of its protagonist, Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen), teaching them the value of community in the face of hatred. It was a beautiful narrative many were gutted to see end after three seasons, but luckily, this world's intricate story continued in the sequel seriesThe Legend of Korra. And now we know that it will be fleshed out even further in the recently announced follow-up, Avatar: Seven Havens.

Kuvira as a villain was an interesting take on an antagonist for Avatar Korra. Her final antagonist in the show, Kuvira was an echo of what Ozai was, but in many ways different, given that, unlike Ozai’s quest for power, Kuvira genuinely thought that her way of doing things would lead to a better world.

Kuvira in The Legend of Korra || Credit: Nickelodeon

There was also the fact that Korra was more often than not hopelessly outmatched by Kuvira, who used her powers creatively. There was also the fact that in the era where Kuvira was fighting Korra, she also had a lot more powers at her disposal (though that didn’t stop an old Toph from putting her in her place.)

Kuvira showed exactly what Korra needed to do to become a better Avatar The Legend of Korra || Credit: Nickelodeon

Korra was always a headstrong fighter who had...

Avatar: The Last Airbender remains a beloved series for kids and adults, standing out as a cultural phenomenon resonating across generations. Its top-tier animation, coupled with its thoughtful handling of mature themes like war, loss, and death — all while remaining accessible to younger audiences — has solidified its place as one of the most well-written and beloved animated series of the past two decades.

Following its success, Nickelodeon launched The Legend of Korra as a sequel, further expanding the Airbender universe. The original show laid the groundwork for what has become a sprawling franchise, with numerous new projects in development. The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to grow even further. While Netflix recently premiered a new adaptation, original creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko spearhead the franchise's expansion through films and spin-offs. Here is a closer look at the major projects announced or rumored to be in development.

With recent news surrounding Avatar: The Last Airbender's newest anime series, titled Avatar: Seven Havens, comes grim tidings. The lack of clear marketing, overblown expectations and a rushed production may just kill the new Avatar series on arrival. Avatar Studios may have bitten off a bit more than they can chew with so many projects in the works. And despite the hype surrounding the new Avatar series, the lack of clear direction has not gone unnoticed.

Back in 2012, The Legend of Korra made waves as an exciting continuation to the beloved original Avatar: The Last Airbender series. But, Avatar: Seven Havens doesn't seem to have even half the excitement or love behind the first two releases in the Avatar catalog. The synopsis was recently revealed for the sequel series, but instead of being met with enthusiasm, the Avatar fandom has only used the news to confirm a controversial opinion: Korra ruined everything.

While fans were given details about the plot of Avatar: Seven Havens, it neglected to mention the newest Avatar in The Last Airbender franchise—but leaks tell more.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Paramount announced a sequel series called Avatar: Seven Havens. The series is set in a world "shattered by a devastating cataclysm," with Korra and the Avatar now branded "humanity's destroyer."

This announcement also revealed the plot of Avatar: Seven Havens, which confirmed the veracity of several months-old leaks, including those about the lead character and her supporting cast.

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The world of Avatar: The Last Airbenderis rich and constantly expanding. After Aang's (Zach Tyler Eisen) story concluded, the beloved series got a sequel, The Legend of Korra, which explored the next incarnation of the Avatar, Korra (Janet Varney). And the universe is set to expand once again with the announcement of a new series focusing on the Earthbender following Korra. Though little is known about the upcoming series, Avatar: Seven Havens, it promises a very different world for the next Avatar. Set in a "world shattered by a devastating cataclysm" where the Avatar is not regarded as the hero it once was, the new series will be unique, much like The Legend of Korra's 1920s-inspired city set it apart from its predecessor.

The Legend of Korra made waves with its finale back in 2014 for keeping the Spirit Portal open. In doing so, Korra may have just doomed the world in more ways than one. With the upcoming release of Avatar: Seven Havens, the new series has confirmed the worst for the Avatar. The world is on the brink of ruin after a devastating cataclysm and, instead of being viewed as the world's savior, the Avatar is now humanity's destroyer.

It's safe to say Korra's actions in allowing spirits and humans to mingle freely may not have been the best choice after all. Especially for the Avatar's reputation. There's a reason Avatar Wan separated both worlds to prevent violence and keep the balance. Ultimately, Korra's choice tarnished not only her legacy, but that of the Avatar as the destroyer of humanity.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the best Western animated shows of all time. It followed the story of Aang, the last surviving Airbender. The show’s success led to the spin-off series The Legend of Korra, which focuses on a new Avatar. The franchise will further expand with the upcoming series Avatar: Seven Havens.

A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender (Credit: Nickelodeon).

Fans reflected on the previous two entries ahead of the new addition to the canon. In the process, fans compared Aang’s journey with Korra’s story, debating which prophesized heroes had the better arc. Fans admitted that while the two shows have pros and cons, the spin-off series centered on Korra was slightly inferior, and here is what they had to say.

Avatar: The Last Airbender fans argue about who was better between Aang and Korra

Avatar: The Last Airbender was created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko,...

The Avatar: The Last Airbender animated universe continues to leave old and new fans and viewers perplexed by its outstanding plotlines, but it’s not done entertaining just yet. This is because, besides the original series and the Legend of Korra sequel that followed, the franchise is all set to give life to a new sequel series: Seven Havens.

Avatar: The Last Airbender. | Credits: Nickelodeon.

Of course, the mere news that the animated franchise would be delivering yet again is more than enough of a celebration-worthy news to fans to have their excitement peaking, though quite a few have some concerns and expectations about it: It should undo a major plotline introduced in Korra that made more than just a few Aang fans upset.

Avatar: Seven Havens has been greenlit, and fans are already high on expectations

More than a decade since The Legend of Korra finished airing on the screens,...

Avatar: Seven Havens has been officially announced as the next series in The Last Airbender franchise after The Legend of Korra, along with new plot details.

Some fans haven't been too happy with the recent rumors surrounding the upcoming sequel series to The Legend of Korra, especially regarding how this new series will change the lore and portray Korra's character and legacy.

Unfortunately for those fans, an official plot synopsis for the show was just released, which points to the majority of those early rumors and plot leaks being true.

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