Avatar: The Last Airbender (franchise)

"The Last Airbender (franchise)" redirects here. For other uses, see Avatar: The Last Airbender (disambiguation).

Avatar: The Last Airbender
Created by
Original workAvatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
OwnerNickelodeon
Years2005–present
Films and television
Film(s)
Animated series
Television short(s)
Official website
https://www.avatarstudiosofficial.com/

Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American multimedia franchise created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The franchise began with the Avatar: The Last Airbender, which aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. The series is set in an Asian-inspired[1] fantasy world in which some people can telekinetically manipulate (or "bend") one of the four classical elements: air, water, earth, or fire. Only the titular "Avatar" can bend all four elements and is responsible for maintaining balance in the world.[2][3]

Since its original release, Avatar has developed into a franchise spanning works in various media. A sequel animated television series, The Legend of Korra, aired on Nickelodeon from 2012 to 2014 and has since expanded into its own sub-franchise. The storylines of both animated series have been continued in comic book form.[4][5] Other franchise tie-ins include novelizations, art books, companion books, video games, and home media releases. In 2010, the original animated series was adapted into a live-action film titled The Last Airbender. A live-action remake of the original series, produced by Netflix, was released in 2024.

In February 2021, Nickelodeon announced the formation of Avatar Studios, a division dedicated to the creation of animated projects set in the world of Avatar. The first project, an animated theatrical film, Aang: The Last Airbender, is set to release in 2026.

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  3. ^ Kelly, Autumn Noel (September 18, 2018). "New 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Series on Netflix: Original Creators Promise 'Non-Whitewashed' Cast". Newsweek. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  4. ^ Jaworski, Michelle (August 30, 2018). "Avatar Kyoshi's life will be explored in 2 young adult novels". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
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