Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

2026 · The legacy reawakens.

3.5 out of 5 reels

Reviewed by Elian Nobel

This has been a controversial movie, but not because of the contents. I'm talking about the unexpected release. The problem with thís specific unexpected release is that for Paramount+, this was also the case. But enough about terrible cybersecurity, leaking and bending the rules; let's talk about actual bending in Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender.

For fans is this a trip to the past, it has been a good 20 years since the first season of Avatar the Last Airbender released and a good couple of years since Avatar Studios was announced. Avatar Studios came with the news for more Avatar content including this movie, a new series named 'Avatar: Seven Havens' which is airing as we speak and more content to come. With the original creators on the wheel instead of new creators with horrendous idea's (ahem... the live action movie/series), this sure was something to look forward to!

As we dive into the first minutes of the movie everyone can agree that the artwork is absolutely beautiful. They stepped away from the using only 2D-models and used a combination of 2D and 3D (CGI) elements, which captures the environment of the scenes exceptionally well. That translates into the facial expressions and the idea that time has passed. All of the characters are all suddenly supermodels, but what else can you expect from team avatar.

The story is okay. It's a good watch, but to be honest, I wish it would've been a longer movie. It can feel rushed at some moments, but they have made a good, well paced story for 1h30m. Unfortunately is the voice acting a little bit off sometimes, but that might just be the nostalgia creeping in. Especially the voice actor for Aang sounds a bit annoyed all the time, but that might just take a few extra watches to get over that.

All in all a decently paced movie with brilliant artwork. Excited to see what's Avatar Studios will bring next!