The Last Airbender' Will Yip Its Way Into Select Theaters After All
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount+ will release the animated film "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" on July 25, accompanied by a limited one-week theatrical run from July 24 to 30 at two AMC locations in Los Angeles and New York.
- The limited theatrical release aims to qualify the film for awards season, particularly targeting a potential Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.
- The film, produced by Flying Bark Productions, features an aged-up Avatar Aang on a quest to save his culture, with voice actors including Eric Nam, Dave Bautista, and Steven Yeun.
- Fans will also have the opportunity to see a screening at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, ahead of the streaming release.
- This release strategy marks a shift from Paramount's earlier plans to debut the film exclusively on streaming, responding to fan backlash and the impact of a major leak.
