The Last Airbender' Sets Limited Movie Theater Release
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will have a one-week theatrical run from July 24 to 30 in select AMC theaters in Los Angeles and New York, ahead of its Paramount+ streaming debut on July 25.
- The limited theatrical release is likely aimed at qualifying the film for awards consideration, including the Oscars for best animated feature.
- Tickets for the screenings go on sale July 16, and the film will also be shown at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24.
- The movie, produced by Avatar Studios and directed by Lauren Montgomery, continues the story of the original acclaimed Nickelodeon series, featuring voice actors such as Eric Nam, Dave Bautista, and Steven Yeun.
- Avatar Studios, launched by Paramount in 2021, plans to produce theatrical films and TV series, with “Avatar Aang” marking the franchise’s first big-screen relaunch since the original show aired from 2005 to 2008.
