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* ''Avatar: The Legend of Aang''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120825/ent/ent2.html |title=Japanese animation creates a stir |date=August 25, 2012 |publisher=[[Jamaica Gleaner]] |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031203248/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120825/ent/ent2.html |archive-date=October 31, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* ''Avatar''
* ''The Last Airbender''
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| image              = Avatar The Last Airbender logo.svg
| genre              = {{plainlist|
* [[Action fiction|Action]]
* [[Adventure fiction|Adventure]]
* [[Comedy drama]]
* [[Fantasy television|Fantasy]]}}
| creator            = {{plainlist|
* [[Michael Dante DiMartino]]
* [[Bryan Konietzko]] }}
| voices             = {{plainlist|
* [[Zach Tyler Eisen]]
* [[Mae Whitman]]
* [[Jack DeSena]]
* [[Dante Basco]]
* [[Michaela Jill Murphy]]
* [[Dee Bradley Baker]]
* [[Mako (actor)|Mako]]
* [[Greg Baldwin]]
* [[Grey DeLisle]]
* [[Mark Hamill]] }}
| composer           = {{plainlist|
* [[Jeremy Zuckerman]]
* [[Benjamin Wynn]] }}
| country            = United States
| language           = English
| num_seasons        = 3
| num_episodes       = 61
| list_episodes      = List of Avatar: The Last Airbender episodes
| executive_producer = {{plainlist|
* Michael Dante DiMartino
* Bryan Konietzko
* [[Aaron Ehasz]]
 }}
| animator           = {{Plainlist|
* JM Animation (32 episodes){{efn|JM Animation animated episodes #1–2, 4, 6, 9–10, all even numbered from 12–24, 26–27, all even numbered from 30–54, 57–58 and 60–61.}}
* [[DR Movie]] (19 episodes){{efn|DR Movie animated episodes #3, 5, 7–8, all odd numbered from 11–25, 28–29 and all odd numbered from 31–39.}}
* Moi Animation (10 episodes){{efn|Moi Animation animated all odd numbered episodes from #41–53, 55–56 and 59.}}
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| runtime            = 23 minutes<!-- On average -->
| company            = [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]]
| channel            = [[Nickelodeon]]
| first_aired        = {{Start date|2005|02|21}}
| last_aired         = {{End date|2008|07|19}}
| related            = ''[[The Legend of Korra]]''
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'''''Avatar: The Last Airbender''''' (commonly abbreviated as '''''ATLA'''''<ref>{{blist|{{cite web |last1=Ramos |first1=Dino-Ray |title='The Dragon Prince': Netflix Sets New Animated Series From 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Writer |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/the-dragon-prince-netflix-aaron-ehasz-justin-richmond-avatar-the-last-airbender-comic-con-1202424331/ |website=Deadline |access-date=March 17, 2022 |date=July 11, 2018 |archive-date=March 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317020639/https://deadline.com/2018/07/the-dragon-prince-netflix-aaron-ehasz-justin-richmond-avatar-the-last-airbender-comic-con-1202424331/ |url-status=live }}|{{cite web |last1=Sava |first1=Oliver |title=The new team behind the Avatar comic opens up in this exclusive preview |url=https://www.avclub.com/the-new-team-behind-the-avatar-comic-opens-up-in-this-e-1831176834 |website=The A.V. Club |access-date=March 17, 2022 |date=December 18, 2018 |archive-date=March 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317020525/https://www.avclub.com/the-new-team-behind-the-avatar-comic-opens-up-in-this-e-1831176834 |url-status=live }}|{{cite magazine |last1=Yang |first1=Rachel |title='Avatar: The Last Airbender' co-creator says 'there's so much I would fix' about show |url=https://ew.com/tv/avatar-last-airbender-creator-fix-series/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=March 17, 2022 |language=en |date=July 1, 2021 |archive-date=March 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317020524/https://ew.com/tv/avatar-last-airbender-creator-fix-series/ |url-status=live }}}}</ref>), also known as '''''Avatar: The Legend of Aang''''' in some regions, or simply '''''Avatar''''' or '''''The Last Airbender''''', is an American [[Animated series|animated]] [[Fantasy television|fantasy]] [[Action fiction|action]] television series created by [[Michael Dante DiMartino]] and [[Bryan Konietzko]] and produced by [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]].

''Avatar'' is set in an [[Asia]]n and [[Circumpolar peoples|Arctic]]-inspired world in which some people can [[Telekinesis|telekinetically]] manipulate one of the [[Classical element|four elements]]—water, earth, fire or air—through practices known as "bending", inspired by [[Chinese martial arts]]. The only individual who can bend all four elements, the "Avatar", is responsible for maintaining harmony among the world's four nations, and serves as the link between the physical world and the spirit world. The series is centered around the journey of twelve-year-old [[Aang]], the current Avatar and last survivor of his nation, the Air Nomads, along with his friends [[Katara (Avatar: The Last Airbender)|Katara]], [[Sokka]], and [[Toph Beifong|Toph]], as they strive to end the Fire Nation's war against the other nations and defeat Fire Lord [[Ozai (Avatar: The Last Airbender)|Ozai]] before he conquers the world. It also follows the story of [[Zuko]]—the exiled prince of the Fire Nation, seeking to restore his lost honor by capturing Aang, accompanied by his uncle [[Iroh]]—and later, his sister [[Azula]]. ''Avatar'' is presented in a style that combines [[anime]] with [[Modern animation in the United States|American cartoons]] and relies on the imagery of primarily [[Chinese culture]],<ref>Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Avatar: The Last Airbender I.P. Bible.</ref> with some other [[East Asia]]n, [[Southeast Asia]]n, [[South Asia]]n, [[New World]], [[Indigenous peoples of Siberia|Siberian]], and [[Circumpolar peoples|Arctic]] influences.

''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' was a ratings success and received acclaim from critics for its characters, cultural references, art direction, voice acting, soundtrack, humor, and themes. These include concepts rarely touched on in youth entertainment, including [[war]], [[genocide]], [[imperialism]], [[totalitarianism]], [[indoctrination]] and [[Freedom of choice|free choice]].<ref name="Vice"/> It won five [[Annie Awards]], a [[Genesis Awards|Genesis Award]], a [[Primetime Emmy Award]], a [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|Kids' Choice Award]], and a [[Peabody Award]]. The show is regarded by many critics as one of the greatest animated television series of all time.<!-- Sources are listed in the Legacy section of this article; please DO NOT remove without talk page consensus -->

''Avatar'' aired on [[Nickelodeon]] for three seasons, from February 2005 to July 2008.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Perlmutter |first1=David |title=The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows |date=2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-1538103739 |pages=50–51}}</ref> The extended [[Avatar: The Last Airbender (franchise)|''Avatar'' franchise]] includes an [[Avatar: The Last Airbender (comics)|ongoing comics series]], a [[Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Rise of Kyoshi|prequel novel series]], an [[The Legend of Korra|animated sequel series]], and a [[The Last Airbender (film)|live-action film]], as well as an upcoming [[Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024 TV series)|live-action remake series]] produced for [[Netflix]].<ref name="Polygon September 2018">{{cite news |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender creators return for live-action Netflix remake |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/18/17874344/avatar-the-last-airbender-live-action-series-netflix |access-date=September 18, 2018 |work=Polygon |archive-date=September 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918182614/https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/18/17874344/avatar-the-last-airbender-live-action-series-netflix |url-status=live }}</ref> The complete series was released on [[Blu-ray]] in June 2018 in honor of the tenth anniversary of its finale<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/02/23/avatar-the-last-airbender-complete-series-coming-to-blu-ray-this-summer |title= Avatar: The Last Airbender Complete Series Coming to Blu-Ray This Summer|date= February 23, 2018|access-date=February 23, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223165931/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/02/23/avatar-the-last-airbender-complete-series-coming-to-blu-ray-this-summer |archive-date=February 23, 2018 }}</ref> and was made available to [[Streaming television|stream]] on [[Netflix]] in the United States and Canada in May 2020,<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|title='Avatar: The Last Airbender,' A 15 Year-Old Cartoon, Is Now Netflix's Most Popular Show|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/05/20/avatar-the-last-airbender-a-15-year-old-cartoon-is-now-netflixs-most-popular-show/|last=Tassi|first=Paul|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=May 20, 2020|archive-date=May 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200527224311/https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/05/20/avatar-the-last-airbender-a-15-year-old-cartoon-is-now-netflixs-most-popular-show/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ca.flixboss.com/series/avatar-the-last-airbender-70142405 |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) |access-date=April 20, 2021 |archive-date=April 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420003158/https://ca.flixboss.com/series/avatar-the-last-airbender-70142405 |url-status=live }}</ref> on [[Paramount+]] in June 2020,<ref name="Paramount+">{{Cite web|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender|url=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/avatar-the-last-airbender/|access-date=March 4, 2021|website=[[Paramount+]]|archive-date=March 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310062908/https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/avatar-the-last-airbender/|url-status=live}}</ref> and on [[Amazon Prime Video]] in January 2021.<ref name="Prime">{{cite web |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender |website=Amazon |url=https://www.amazon.com/Avatar-Last-Airbender-Season-1/dp/B000GFD4C0 |access-date=January 4, 2021 |archive-date=January 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103171440/https://www.amazon.com/Avatar-Last-Airbender-Season-1/dp/B000GFD4C0 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Series overview ==
=== Setting ===
{{Main|World of Avatar: The Last Airbender}}
[[File:Avatar world map.jpg|thumb|left|alt=world map|A map of the four nations]]
''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' is set in a world where human civilization consists of four nations, named after the four [[classical element]]s: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. In each nation, certain people, known as "benders" (waterbenders, earthbenders, firebenders, and airbenders), have the ability to [[Telekinesis|telekinetically]] manipulate and control the element corresponding to their nation, using gestures based on [[Chinese martial arts]]. The "Avatar" is the only individual with the ability to bend all four elements.

The Avatar is an international arbiter whose duty is to maintain harmony among the four nations, and act as a mediator between humans and spirits. When the Avatar dies, their spirit is [[Reincarnation|reincarnated]] in a new body, who will be born to parents in the next nation in a set order known as the Avatar cycle: Fire, Air, Water, and Earth. By tradition, the new Avatar will travel the world to learn all four bending arts, after which they will begin in earnest their role as global peacekeeper. The Avatar can enter a condition known as the "Avatar State", in which they temporarily gain the skills and knowledge of all their past incarnations. Although this is when they are at their most powerful, if the Avatar was ever killed while in the Avatar State, the reincarnation cycle would be broken and the Avatar would cease to exist.

=== {{anchor|''Book One: Water''|''Book Two: Earth''|''Book Three: Fire''}}Synopsis ===
{{Main|List of Avatar: The Last Airbender characters}}
A century ago, young Avatar [[Aang]], afraid of his new responsibilities, fled from his home and was forced into the ocean by a storm. He encased himself and his sky bison Appa in [[suspended animation]] in an iceberg near the South Pole. Shortly afterward, Fire Lord Sozin, the ruler of the Fire Nation, launched a [[world war]] to expand his nation's empire. Knowing that the Avatar must be an Air Nomad, he carried out a [[genocide]] against the Air Nomads, which he timed with the arrival of a [[comet]] that gives firebenders tremendous power. A hundred years later, siblings [[Katara (Avatar: The Last Airbender)|Katara]] and [[Sokka]], teenagers of the Southern Water Tribe, accidentally discover Aang and revive him.

In the first season, Aang travels with Katara and Sokka to the Northern Water Tribe so he can learn waterbending and be prepared to defeat the Fire Nation. Prince [[Zuko]], the banished son of the current Fire Lord Ozai, pursues them, accompanied by his uncle [[Iroh]], hoping to capture the Avatar in order to restore his honor. Aang is also pursued by Zhao, a Fire Nation admiral aspiring to win Ozai's favor. When his navy attacks the Northern Water Tribe, Zhao kills the moon spirit; Yue, the princess of the tribe, sacrifices her life to revive it, and Aang drives off the enemy fleet.

In the second season, Aang learns earthbending from [[Toph Beifong]], a blind twelve-year-old earthbending prodigy. Zuko and Iroh, now fugitives from the Fire Lord, become refugees in the Earth Kingdom, eventually settling in its capital Ba Sing Se. Both groups are pursued by [[Azula]], Zuko's younger sister and a firebending prodigy. Aang's group travels to Ba Sing Se to seek the Earth King's support for an attack on the Fire Nation timed to an upcoming [[solar eclipse]], during which firebenders will be powerless. Azula instigates a [[coup d'état]], bringing the capital under Fire Nation control, and Zuko sides with his sister. Aang is fatally wounded by Azula, but he is revived by Katara.

In the third season, Aang and his allies invade the Fire Nation capital during the solar eclipse, but are forced to retreat. Zuko abandons the Fire Nation to join Aang and teach him firebending. Aang, raised by monks to respect all life, wrestles with the possibility that he will have to kill Ozai to end the war. When Sozin's comet returns, Aang confronts Ozai and uses his Avatar powers to strip Ozai of his firebending ability; meanwhile, Aang's friends liberate Ba Sing Se, destroy the Fire Nation airship fleet, and capture Azula. Zuko is crowned the new Fire Lord and the war comes to an end.

=== Episodes ===
{{Main|List of Avatar: The Last Airbender episodes}}
{{See also|Sozin's Comet}}
The series consists of sixty-one episodes. The first episode—an-hour-long premiere—aired on February 21, 2005, on [[Nickelodeon]].<ref name="Iceberg">{{cite web |url=http://tv.ign.com/objects/142/14228011.html |title=The Boy in the Iceberg |access-date=July 21, 2008 |website=Avatar: The Last Airbender |publisher=IGN |date=February 21, 2005 |archive-date=April 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425072322/http://tv.ign.com/objects/142/14228011.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The series concluded with a two-hour television movie broadcast on July 19, 2008.<ref name="TV Guide">{{cite web|url= https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/avatar-the-last-airbender/episodes/194673/|title= Sozin's Comet|access-date= July 21, 2008|website= Avatar: The Last Airbender|publisher= [[TV Guide]]|url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130825082159/http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=194673&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=8082181|archive-date= August 25, 2013|df= mdy-all}}</ref> Each season of the series is known as a "book", in which each episode is referred to as a "chapter". Each book takes its name from one of the elements Aang must master: Water, Earth, and Fire.<ref name="Iceberg"/> The show's first two seasons each consists of twenty episodes and the third season has twenty-one. The entire series has been released on [[DVD]] in [[DVD region code|regions]] 1, 2, and 4.<ref name="TVShowsOnDVD Release Dates">{{cite web|url = http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/shows/Avatar-Airbender/8931|title = Avatar: The Last Airbender on DVD|access-date = October 28, 2008|date = February 24, 2005|publisher = [[TVShowsOnDVD.com]]|url-status=dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081017180706/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/shows/Avatar-Airbender/8931|archive-date = October 17, 2008|df = mdy-all}}</ref>

{{As of|2020|05|post=,}} the complete series is available on [[Netflix]] in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender |url=https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/70142405 |publisher=[[Netflix]] |access-date=December 25, 2019 |archive-date=January 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129000922/https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/70142405 |url-status=live }}</ref> It became the most popular show on U.S. Netflix within the first week of its release there, despite not being featured on the main page.<ref name=":14"/> The show broke the record for longest consecutive appearance on Netflix's daily top ten list, with 60 straight days on the list, one of only two shows in the top ten record holders that was not a Netflix original series as of July 2020.<ref name="Newsweek" /> Later in June 2020, the complete series became available on [[Paramount+]] (at the time CBS All Access)<ref name="Paramount+"/> and later on [[Amazon Prime Video]]<ref name="Prime"/> in January 2021.

{{:List of Avatar: The Last Airbender episodes}}

== Development ==
=== Conception and production ===
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''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' was co-created and produced by [[Michael Dante DiMartino]] and [[Bryan Konietzko]] at [[Nickelodeon Animation Studios]] in [[Burbank, California]]. Its animation was mostly done by South Korean studios JM Animation, [[DR Movie]], and MOI Animation. According to Konietzko, the series was conceived in early 2001 when he took an old sketch of a balding, middle-aged man and imagined the man as a child. He drew the character herding bison in the sky and showed the sketch to DiMartino, who was watching a documentary about explorers trapped at the [[South Pole]].

Konietzko described their early development of the concept: "There's an air guy along with these water people trapped in a snowy wasteland&nbsp;... and maybe some fire people are pressing down on them".<ref name="NickMagInterview1">{{cite journal|last=DiMartino|first=Michael Dante|author2=Konietzko, Bryan|year=2006|title=In Their Elements|journal=Nickelodeon Magazine|issue=Winter 2006|page=6}}</ref> Two weeks later, the co-creators successfully pitched the idea to Nickelodeon vice-president and executive producer [[Eric Coleman (producer)|Eric Coleman]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awn.com/animationworld/its-elementary-avatar-last-airbender |title=It's Elementary&nbsp;– Avatar: The Last Airbender |last=Clark |first=Craig J. |date=October 17, 2007 |publisher=Animation World Magazine, Inc. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080120150858/http://www.worldscreen.com/newscurrent.php?filename=bit022607.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2008 }}</ref>

The series was introduced to the public in a teaser reel at [[San Diego Comic-Con International|Comic-Con]] 2004,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baisley|first1=Sarah|title=Comic-Con International 2004 Report|url=http://www.awn.com/animationworld/comic-con-international-2004-report|publisher=[[Animation World Network]]|date=September 9, 2004|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221846/http://www.awn.com/animationworld/comic-con-international-2004-report|archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> and premiered on February 21, 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.awn.com/news/nick-premieres-avatar-hour-special-feb-21 |title=Nick Premieres Avatar in Hour Special Feb. 21 |last=Baisley |first=Sarah |date=February 18, 2005 |publisher=[[Animation World Network]] |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027031527/https://www.awn.com/news/nick-premieres-avatar-hour-special-feb-21 |archive-date=October 27, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In an interview, Konietzko said: "Mike and I were really interested in other epic 'Legends & Lore' properties, like ''[[Harry Potter]]'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings|Lord of the Rings]]'', but we knew that we wanted to take a different approach to that type of genre. Our love for Japanese anime, Hong Kong action and [[kung fu]] cinema, yoga, and Eastern philosophies led us to the initial inspiration for ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''."<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/09/06/interview-avatars-bryan-konietzko-and-michael-dante-dimartino|title=Interview: Avatar's Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino |date=September 6, 2007 |website=IGN |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071118151020/http://tv.ign.com/articles/818/818284p1.html |archive-date=November 18, 2007 }}</ref>

According to head writer Aaron Ehasz, Konietzko and DiMartino originally envisioned the series being three seasons long but Nickelodeon asked Ehasz what his ideas for a fourth season would be, and he later discussed these ideas with both Konietzko and DiMartino. Ehasz believed that a fourth season would be created but this plan was interrupted when Konietzko and DiMartino became occupied with assisting [[M. Night Shyamalan]] on the film ''[[The Last Airbender (2010 film)|The Last Airbender]]''. Ehasz says that Shyamalan insisted they create a fourth season instead, but Konietzko and DiMartino wanted to focus on the live-action film as they were executive producers on the project.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-03 |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender's Writer Says a Possible Season 4 Was Sidelined for Shyamalan's Film |url=https://gizmodo.com/avatar-the-last-airbenders-writer-says-a-possible-seas-1833776084 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Gizmodo |language=en |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019001122/https://gizmodo.com/avatar-the-last-airbenders-writer-says-a-possible-seas-1833776084 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Konietzko and DiMartino have denied this, and claim that a fourth season was never considered by themselves nor Nickelodeon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patches |first=Matt |date=2020-08-31 |title=Legend of Korra creators look back at the prescient series |url=https://www.polygon.com/animation-cartoons/2020/8/31/21405084/legend-of-korra-netflix-bryan-konietzko-michael-dimartino-interview-avatar |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Pilot ===
A [[pilot episode]] for the series was made in 2003. It was animated by Tin House, Inc., written by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, and directed by [[Dave Filoni]]. [[Mitchel Musso]] voiced Aang in this pilot but was later replaced by Zach Tyler Eisen when the show began production. In the episode, Sokka and his sister Kya (renamed to Katara by the time the series aired) must travel the world to find masters for Aang, who is the Avatar; however, they must evade a critical foe, Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation, who wants to capture Aang.

This episode was first publicly released as one of the extras in the [[NTSC]] season 1 [[DVD]] [[box set]], which were not available with the previously released individual volumes. As the [[PAL]] box set lacks extras, the episode was not made available on DVD in PAL regions. The episode was released with audio commentary from the creators, which unlike commentary on other episodes in the season is not possible to disable on the DVD set.<ref name="dvd talk">{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/24067/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1-collection/|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;— The Complete Book 1 Collection|last=Rich|first=Jamie S.|date=September 27, 2006|publisher=DVDTalk.com|access-date=May 4, 2008|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090507145932/http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/24067/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1-collection/|archive-date=May 7, 2009}}</ref> On June 14, 2010, the unaired pilot was made available with and without commentary for the first time via the [[iTunes Store]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/avatar-last-airbender-season/id373383858|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender, Season 1: Essentials Collection on iTunes|website=iTunes|access-date=May 4, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210015757/http://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/avatar-last-airbender-season/id373383858|archive-date=February 10, 2012}}</ref>

In 2020, the pilot was shown on [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nickelodeon Streams Unaired Avatar: The Last Airbender Pilot |url=https://screenrant.com/avatar-last-airbender-unaired-pilot-episode-video-nickelodeon/ |website=ScreenRant |access-date=August 15, 2020 |date=August 15, 2020 |url-status=live |archive-date=August 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815061256/https://screenrant.com/avatar-last-airbender-unaired-pilot-episode-video-nickelodeon/ }}</ref>

=== Influences ===
[[File:The Forbidden City - View from Coal Hill.jpg|thumb|upright=1.31|Fictional locations featured in the show are based on the architecture and designs of real locations. For example, the creators modeled the city of Ba Sing Se off the [[Forbidden City]] in [[Beijing]], China.]]
The series is notable for borrowing extensively from [[History of Eastern art|East Asian art]] and [[East Asian mythology|mythology]] for its universe. Its creators employed cultural consultants Edwin Zane and calligrapher Siu-Leung Lee to help determine its art direction and settings.<ref name="nytimes" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/person/537590/Edwin-Zane/filmography |title=Edwin Zane&nbsp;— Filmography | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090221075453/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/537590/Edwin-Zane/filmography| archive-date= February 21, 2009 |department=Movies & TV Dept. |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=2009 | url-status=dead}}</ref> Its character designs are influenced by [[Chinese art]] and [[History of China|history]], [[Hinduism]], [[Taoism]] and [[Buddhism]], and [[Yoga]].<ref name="nytimes">{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/28/arts/television/28lass.html |title=Kung Fu Fightin' Anime Stars, Bo |author=Mark Lasswell |date=August 25, 2005 |work=[[The New York Times]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080327052334/http://shop.nickjr.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2426272&cp=2060004 |archive-date=March 27, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nicksplat.com/Whatsup/200510/12000135.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217111256/http://www.nicksplat.com/Whatsup/200510/12000135.html |archive-date=December 17, 2007 |title=Interview With The Creators |date=October 12, 2005 |publisher=NickSplat.com}}</ref> [[Jeremy Zuckerman]] and [[Benjamin Wynn]] created the series' music and sound design together in the early developmental stages and then went on to divide the tasks, Zuckerman taking on the musical responsibility and Wynn the sound design. They experimented with a wide range of instruments, including the [[guzheng]], [[pipa]], and [[duduk]], to match the show's Asia-influenced setting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soundtrack.net/features/article/?id=252 |title=Interview with The Track Team |access-date=August 20, 2009 |publisher=[[SoundtrackNet]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103200700/http://www.soundtrack.net/content/article/?id=252 |archive-date=November 3, 2012 }}</ref> The art style of the fictitious locations used in the series are based on real locations in Asia. Sites such as the [[Forbidden City]] and the [[Great Wall of China]] in [[Beijing]] were inspirations for the Earth Kingdom city of Ba Sing Se,<ref>{{cite book|author=Konietzko, Michael and Michael DiMartino|date=2010|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender—The Art of the Animated Series|publisher=[[Dark Horse Comics]]|pages=130–172 |isbn=9781595825049}}</ref> and Water Tribe locations were based on [[Inuit]] and [[Sirenik Eskimos|Sireniki]] cultures.<ref name="Vice"/> According to writer Aaron Ehasz, early Fire Nation designs were based on Japanese culture. To avoid accidentally making broad statements, they redesigned many settings and peoples to be more "broadly inspired".<ref name="Vice"/> For the final design, the creators went with a more Chinese style for the Fire Nation's clothing and architecture.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Konietzko |first1=Bryan |last2=DiMartino |first2=Michael Dante |date=2010| title=Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Art of the Animated Series. |publisher=Dark Horse |isbn=978-1-62115-798-4 |page=25}}</ref> For instance, the Fire Temple was based on the [[Yellow Crane Tower]], as its flame-like architectural elements were a perfect motif for the Fire Nation architecture according to the creators.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Konietzko |first1=Bryan |last2=DiMartino |first2=Michael Dante |date=2010| title=Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Art of the Animated Series. |publisher=Dark Horse |isbn=978-1-62115-798-4 |page=52}}</ref>

The gestures used by the "bender" characters are derived from [[Chinese martial arts]], for which the creators employed Sifu Kisu of the Harmonious Fist Chinese Athletic Association as a consultant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.harmoniousfist.com/ |title=The National Shaolin Information Resource |publisher=The Harmonious Fist Chinese Athletic Association |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061205044333/http://harmoniousfist.com/ |archive-date=December 5, 2006 |url-status=dead |access-date=January 10, 2006 }}</ref> Each fighting style is unique to the "benders" who use them or characters who are aligned to a certain element. For example, practitioners of "waterbending" use movements influenced by [[tai chi]] and focused on alignment, body structure, breath, and visualization. [[Hung Ga]]r was the inspiration for practitioners of "earthbending", and was chosen for its firmly rooted stances and powerful strikes as a representation of the solidity of earth. [[Northern Shaolin]], which uses strong arm and leg movements, was chosen to represent "firebending". ''[[Baguazhang|Bagua]]'', which uses dynamic circular movements and quick directional changes, was used for "airbending".<ref>{{cite AV media|people=Sifu Kisu|title=Creating the Legend|publisher=Nickelodeon}}</ref> The Chu Gar [[Southern Praying Mantis]] style can be seen practiced by the earthbender [[Toph]], who develops a unique fighting style as a result of her blindness.<ref name="con">{{cite web |url=http://flaming-june.org/videos/Audience%20Question%20&%20Answer%20Pt.%202.wmv |title=Audience Questions and Answer Part 2 at the San Diego Comi-con 2006 |publisher=Flaming June |access-date=May 7, 2008 |format=WMV |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080414152845/http://flaming-june.org/videos/Audience%20Question%20%26%20Answer%20Pt.%202.wmv |archive-date=April 14, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Asian cinema influenced the presentation of these martial-art bending moves.<ref name="NickMagInterview1"/>

== Themes ==
The series addresses many topics rarely touched on in youth entertainment, including issues relating to war, [[genocide]], [[imperialism]], [[colonialism]] and [[totalitarianism]], gender discrimination and female empowerment, marginalization and oppression, spirituality, as well as the philosophical questions surrounding fate, destiny, and free will.<ref name="Vice"/>

The show is set during a period in which the world is engulfed in an imperialistic war initiated by the Fire Nation. While war is a constant backdrop, the show depicts these effects through the eyes of common people{{mdash}}the oppressed Earth Kingdom citizens as well as indoctrinated Fire Nation schoolchildren{{mdash}}to show how war makes victims of everyone.<ref name="Vice"/> And while the Fire Nation is presented as the instigator of violence, the show also depicts the systemic inequality experienced by residents in the Earth Kingdom city of Ba Sing Se as well as the nefarious activities of the city's secret police. These situations show the corrupting nature of power and the nuances of good and evil.<ref name="Vice"/> The show introduces viewers to genocide early on when protagonist Aang visits his former home in the Southern Air Temple. He arrives to discover his people have been massacred and displays a range of emotions, from rage to loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tv.avclub.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-southern-air-temple-1798168504|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender: "The Southern Air Temple"/"The Warriors Of Kyoshi"|website=[[The A.V. Club]]|author=Childs, Hayden|date=June 7, 2011|access-date=July 28, 2018|archive-date=October 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008022722/https://tv.avclub.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-southern-air-temple-1798168504|url-status=live}}</ref>

The character Zuko and his relationship with his father and Uncle Iroh is the series' main [[Character arc|redemption arc]], and represents the show's message that destiny and fate are not binding or set by other people, but can be changed.<ref name=":0"/> In season two, Zuko struggles to conform to the destiny and path determined by his father,<ref name="Vice"/> but Iroh prods him, asking, "who are you, what do ''you'' want?"<ref name=kirk/>

The show also represents a diverse cast of characters in order to tackle the issue of marginalization. For example, in introducing a blind character like Toph and a [[Paraplegia|paraplegic]] boy like Teo, the show depicted characters with vulnerabilities overcoming their physical and societal limitations.<ref name="Vice"/> This is also true when it comes to the show's female characters. For example, female protagonist Katara faces systemic sexism when she reaches the Northern Water Tribe to learn waterbending. In another instance, her brother Sokka is initially dismissive of the all-female Kyoshi Warriors, but learns to respect and appreciate their skills.<ref name="Vice"/> According to Kirk Hamilton of ''[[Kotaku]]'', these themes represent the show's message that it is more important to be oneself than to hew to societal expectations.<ref name=kirk/>

== Reception ==
=== Ratings ===
''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' was the highest-rated animated television series in its demographic at its premiere; an average of 1.1&nbsp;million viewers watched each new episode.<ref name="animation">{{cite web|url=http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1066 |title=Avatar: Season 3 |date=June 30, 2006 |last=Bynum |first=Aaron H. |publisher=Animation Insider |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070207054907/http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1066 |archive-date=February 7, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It had 5.6 million viewers for its highest-rated episode<ref>{{cite journal|date=December 18–24, 2006|title=In Brief: Avatar's Big Finish|journal=TV Guide|page=12}}</ref>{{request quotation|date=January 2022}} and was a highly rated part of the [[Nicktoons]] lineup beyond its 6-to-11-year-old target demographic.<ref name="DemographicandPlot">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ida90dc7b5e3c5134350d27182974c222|title=Element of Shyamalan in "Airbender"|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=January 9, 2007|website=The Hollywood Reporter|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070111051521/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ida90dc7b5e3c5134350d27182974c222|archive-date=January 11, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> A one-hour special, ''The Secret of the Fire Nation'', consisting of the episodes "The Serpent's Pass" and "The Drill", aired on September 15, 2006, and attracted 4.1&nbsp;million viewers. According to the [[Nielsen ratings]], the special was the fifth highest-rated [[cable television]] program that week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1153 |title=Secret of the Fire Nation Ratings |date=September 20, 2006 |last=Bynum |first=Aaron H. |publisher=Animation Insider |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207201044/http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1153|archive-date=February 7, 2012}}</ref> In 2007, ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' was syndicated to more than 105&nbsp;countries and was one of Nickelodeon's top-rated programs. The series ranked first on Nickelodeon in Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Colombia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viacom.com/NEWS/NewsText.aspx?RID=1077954 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071115025920/http://www.viacom.com/NEWS/NewsText.aspx?RID=1077954 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 15, 2007 |title=Aang Is Ready to Strike Down the Fire Nation on the Darkest Day of the Year in Avatar's "Day of Black Sun" Premiering Friday, Nov. 30 on Nickelodeon |publisher=Viacom |date=November 14, 2007 }} {{Dead link|date=January 2022}}</ref>

The four-part series finale, "[[Sozin's Comet]]", had the series' highest ratings. Its first airing averaged 5.6 million viewers, 95&nbsp;percent more than Nickelodeon had in mid-July 2007.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}} During the week of July 14, it was the most-viewed program by the under-14 demographic.<ref>{{cite web |last=Diaz |first=Glenn L. |date=July 29, 2008 |title=19 Million Tuned in for Special "Avatar" Week |url=https://www.buddytv.com/19-million-tuned-in-for-special-avatar-week/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025173541/https://www.buddytv.com/19-million-tuned-in-for-special-avatar-week/ |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |publisher=Buddytv.com |access-date=October 25, 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1794 |title=Nick's "AVATAR" Animation Series Finale Scores Big Ratings |publisher=Animationinsider.net |last=Luna |first=Kyle |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105224926/http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1794 |archive-date=January 5, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The finale's popularity was reflected in online media; ''Rise of the Phoenix King'', a [[Nick.com]] online game based on "Sozin's Comet", had almost 815,000 game plays in three days.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/8636 |title=Nick's Avatar Hits Ratings High |last=Ball |first=Ryan |magazine=[[Animation Magazine]] |date=July 23, 2008 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080728160736/http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/8636| archive-date= July 28, 2008 | url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' received universal acclaim. {{As of|2020|7}}, the show has a critics score of 100% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] based on 23 reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/avatar_the_last_airbender|website=Rotten Tomatoes|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200308223600/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/avatar_the_last_airbender|archive-date=March 8, 2020|access-date=December 29, 2019}}</ref> Max Nicholson of [[IGN]] called it a "must-watch" and described it as "one of the greatest animated series of all time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/06/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series-dvd-review|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Series DVD Review|last=Nicholson|first=Max|date=October 5, 2015|publisher=IGN|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709121535/http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/06/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series-dvd-review|archive-date=July 9, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Nick Hartel of [[DVD Talk]] called the series a remarkable, "child friendly show" whose legacy "should endure for years to come".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/70115/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series/|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Complete Series)|last=Hartel|first=Nick|date=November 23, 2015|publisher=[[DVD Talk]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081113092551/http://www.annecy.org/home/index.php?Page_ID=1875&code_categfilm=C8&titre=&realisateur=|archive-date=November 13, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> Erik Amaya of [[Bleeding Cool]] described the series as "impressive in its sophistication" and "fantastic".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/10/06/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series-continues-to-impress-a-review/|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender The Complete Series Continues To Impress – A Review – Bleeding Cool News And Rumors|last=Amaya|first=Erik|date=October 6, 2015|publisher=[[Bleeding Cool]]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128155927/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/10/06/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series-continues-to-impress-a-review/|archive-date=January 28, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Henry Glasheen of ''[[SLUG Magazine]]'' called the series "adventurous and exciting", a "classic" and occasionally moving.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slugmag.com/dvd-reviews/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series/|title=Review: Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Series – SLUG Magazine|last=Glasheen|first=Henry|date=October 31, 2015|publisher=[[SLUG Magazine]]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150628235504/http://www.pressacademy.com/award_cat/2008/|archive-date=June 28, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> According to Brittany Lovely of ''Hypable'', it tells "complex and beautiful" stories.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.hypable.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-korra-nonbender-appreciation/|title=Avatar and Legend of Korra non-benders deserve appreciation|last=Lovely|first=Brittany|date=September 20, 2015|work=Hypable|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202192706/http://www.annieawards.org/foryourconsideration.html|archive-date=December 2, 2008|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref> Joe Corey of Inside Pulse described the series as an anime-action hybrid.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://insidepulse.com/2015/10/12/dvd-review-avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series/|title=DVD Review: Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Complete Series)|last=Corey|first=Joe|date=October 12, 2015|publisher=Inside Pulse|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809104154/http://insidepulse.com/2015/10/12/dvd-review-avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series/|archive-date=August 9, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Chris Mitchell of ''Popzara'' called it one of best shows to air on Nickelodeon, praising the series' background music and voice acting.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.popzara.com/movies/blu-ray-dvd-reviews/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series-dvd/|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Complete Series (DVD)|last=Mitchell|first=Chris|date=October 7, 2015|work=Popzara Press|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315144706/http://www.take40.com/news/17653/2009-nickelodeon-kids%27-choice-awards-winners%21|archive-date=March 15, 2012|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref> D. F. Smith of IGN recommended it to viewers who enjoy action-adventure cartoons.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/06/18/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1-dvd-review|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Book 1 DVD Review|last=Smith|first=D. F.|date=June 17, 2010|publisher=IGN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106034838/http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/16-782/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender---The-Art-of-the-Animated-Series|archive-date=November 6, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

Rob Keyes of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' called the series "one of the greatest cartoons ever made".<ref name=":6">{{cite web|url=http://screenrant.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-book-1-collectors-edition-review/|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Collector's Edition Review|last=Keyes|first=Rob|date=June 27, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106034838/http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/16-782/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender---The-Art-of-the-Animated-Series|archive-date=November 6, 2012|url-status=live|work=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> Mike Noyes of Inside Pulse recommended it to viewers who enjoy "great" adventure.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=http://insidepulse.com/2010/06/16/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1-collectors-edition-dvd-review/|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Complete Book 1, Collector's Edition – DVD Review {{!}} Inside Pulse|last=Noyes|first=Mike|date=June 16, 2010|publisher=Inside Pulse|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923060253/http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/18-849/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender-The-Lost-Adventures|archive-date=September 23, 2012|url-status=dead|access-date=September 28, 2017}}</ref> Gord Lacey of [[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] called the series "one of the finest animated shows ever".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/reviews/Avatar-Airbender-Complete-Book-1-Collectors-Edition/9897|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Book 1 (Collector's Edition) Review {{!}} TVShowsOnDVD.com|last=Lacey|first=Gord|date=July 9, 2010|publisher=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005085011/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=39354|archive-date=October 5, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to Todd Douglass, Jr. of DVD Talk, adults will enjoy the series as much as children do.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/43075/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1/|title=Avatar The Last Airbender: The Complete Book 1|last=Douglass|first=Todd Jr.|date=June 22, 2010|publisher=DVD Talk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928123529/http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/43075/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1/|archive-date=September 28, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Joshua Miller of [[CHUD.com]] called it "phenomenal" and "one of the most well animated programs (children's or adult) American TV has ever had"; according to Miller, the series is heavily influenced by anime.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|url=http://www.chud.com/25258/dvd-review-avatar-the-last-airbender-book-1-collectors-edition/|title=DVD Review: Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Book 1 (Collector's Edition)|last=Miller|first=Joshua|date=September 13, 2010|work=[[CHUD.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100214165300/http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/avatar/en/interface.aspx|archive-date=February 14, 2010|url-status=dead|language=en-US|access-date=September 28, 2017}}</ref> Tim Janson of ''Cinefantastique'' described it as "one of the most engaging animated shows produced".<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |url=http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2010/07/avatar-the-last-airbender-book-1-collectors-edition-dvd-review/ |title=Avatar: the Last Airbender Book 1 Collector's Edition DVD Review |last=Janson |first=Tim |date=July 9, 2010 |website=cinefantastiqueonline.com |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928183504/http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2010/07/avatar-the-last-airbender-book-1-collectors-edition-dvd-review/ |archive-date=September 28, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Dennis Amith of J!ENT called the series "one of the best animated TV series shown in the US by American creators". Amith praised its sophisticated storylines, edginess, humor, and action.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://j-entonline.com/blu-ray-dvd-reviews/dvd-reviews-film-tv/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1-collectors-edition-a-j-ent-dvd-review/|title=Avatar: the Last Airbender: The Complete Book 1 – Collector's Edition (a J!-ENT DVD Review)|last=Amith|first=Dennis|date=June 9, 2010|website=j-entonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915224547/http://www.oafe.net/articulation/0707.php|archive-date=September 15, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> Franco "Cricket" Te of Nerd Society described ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' as "one of the best cartoon[s]" he had ever seen, recommending the series for its characters and plot.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nerdsociety.com/dvd-review-avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1-collectors-edition/|title=DVD Review: Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Book 1 (Collector's Edition)|last=Te|first=Franco|date=June 22, 2010|publisher=Nerd Society|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080126052639/http://community.livejournal.com/avatar_fans/1658088.html|archive-date=January 26, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> Scott Thill of ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' called the series engaging and its setting, influenced by the Eastern world, "fantastic".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/2010/06/last-airbender-dvd-box/|title=Bend Our Minds, Win Avatar: The Last Airbender DVD Box|last=Thill|first=Scott|date=June 22, 2010|magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928015534/https://www.wired.com/2010/06/last-airbender-dvd-box/|archive-date=September 28, 2017|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref>
Kirk Hamilton of ''[[Kotaku]]'' said the series should be part of the [[Golden Age of Television (2000s–present)|Golden Age of Television]], and recommended "the sophisticated kids show" to others.<ref name="kirk">{{Cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-one-of-the-great-tv-shows-1787285748 |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender Is One Of The Greatest TV Shows Of All Time |last=Hamilton |first=Kirk |date=February 28, 2017 |website=Kotaku |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731200915/https://kotaku.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-one-of-the-great-tv-shows-1787285748 |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The show's writing and themes have been widely lauded by critics. Michael S. Mammano of ''Den of Geek'' called the plot "smartly-written" and praised the animation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/avatar/248639/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-series-coming|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Series Coming|last=Mammano|first=Michael|date=August 24, 2015|work=Den of Geek|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070827215413/http://www.pgnx.net/news.php?page=full&id=14399|archive-date=August 27, 2007|url-status=live|language=en}}</ref> Nicole Clark, writing for [[Vice News]], stated that the show's narrative depth was "its greatest asset", and praised the story's "emotional authenticity" and how it "expose[d] very young viewers to darker subject matter, like genocide and authoritarianism, while giving them a framework for understanding these issues."<ref name="Vice">{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/5943jz/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-still-one-of-the-greatest-shows-of-all-time|title='Avatar: The Last Airbender' Is Still One of the Greatest Shows of All Time|publisher=[[Vice News]]|author=Clark, Nicole|date=July 20, 2018|access-date=July 28, 2018|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514191333/https://www.vice.com/en/article/5943jz/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-still-one-of-the-greatest-shows-of-all-time|url-status=live}}</ref> Jenifer Rosenberg of ComicMix liked the program's emphasis on family, friends, community, and education.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url=http://www.comicmix.com/2010/06/20/review-avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1-collectors-edition/|title=Review: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Complete Book 1 Collector's Edition' {{!}} ComicMix|last=Rosenburg|first=Jenifer|date=June 20, 2010|publisher=ComicMix|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312162151/http://www.comicmix.com/2010/06/20/review-avatar-the-last-airbender-the-complete-book-1-collectors-edition/|archive-date=March 12, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> According to Nick Hartel, the series touches on themes of "genocide and self-doubt" without frightening younger children; rogue characters are redeemable, sending an important message that people can change and are not bonded to "destiny".<ref name=":0"/> Chris Mitchell called the plot "fantastic".<ref name=":4"/> D. F. Smith compared the series' plot to Japanese action cartoons, calling its tone and dialogue "very American" and praising the humor leavening an epic, dramatic theme suitable for all ages.<ref name=":5"/> Rob Keyes also praised the series' humor and affecting plot: "[It] will capture your hearts".<ref name=":6"/>

According to Mike Noyes, the series amalgamates elements of "classic fantasy epics".<ref name=":7"/> Todd Douglass, Jr. called the plot engaging, well-thought-out, and meaningful. The series' concept is "well-realized", with a consistent story. Douglass wrote that the characters "[have] a real sense of progression", and praised the writers for their humor, drama, and emotion.<ref name=":8"/> Joshua Miller called the series surprisingly dark despite its "silly" theme; the plot is livelier than that of ''[[Lost (2004 TV series)|Lost]]'' and, similar to the latter show, emphasizes character development. According to Miller, its writing was "true adult levels of storytelling".<ref name=":9"/> Tim Janson described the series as more than fantasy- and superhero-themed, seeing the characters as central and relatable.<ref name=":10"/> "Cricket" Te praised the series' use of [[Buddhist philosophy|Buddhist philosophies]] and the diverse presentation of its themes of courage and life.<ref name=":11"/> Kirk Hamilton praises the series for expressing towards its audience to be themselves and for its quiet progressivism.<ref name=kirk/>

Critics also praised ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''{{'}}s character development, art, animation, and choreography; Eric Amaya enjoyed the expressive animation that complements the writing. According to Amaya, the elements were influenced by [[Hayao Miyazaki]].<ref name=":1"/> Todd Douglass, Jr. called the character development interesting,<ref name=":8"/> while Nicole Clark wrote that the show "managed to do what so few shows even today have: assemble a cast of characters that depicts the world as it is, with a range of identities and experiences."<ref name="Vice"/> Jenifer Rosenburg praised the series' portrayal of females as "strong, responsible, [and] intelligent".<ref name=":12"/> According to Joshua Miller, the bender characters' use of bending for everyday activities brings "depth and believability" to the Avatar world. Miller called the series' designs "rich and immersive", with each nation having its own, detailed look. He praised the action scenes as "well rendered", comparing the development of the Avatar world to that of ''[[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|The Lord of the Rings]]'', and the fight choreography as "wonderful in its most minor details".<ref name=":9"/> D. F. Smith enjoyed the series' painstaking backgrounds.<ref name=":5"/> "Cricket" Te praised each episode's color palette and the choreography's combination of martial arts and magic.<ref name=":11"/> Nick Hartel criticized the animation, although he found it an improvement over previous Nickelodeon shows.<ref name=":0"/> Chris Mitchell called the animation fluid.<ref name=":4"/> "Cricket" Te agreed, noting its manga influence.<ref name=":11"/> According to Brittany Lovely, non-bender characters in battle are "overshadowed" by their bender counterparts.<ref name=":2"/> Joe Corey called the animation's action and environments a "great achievement",<ref name=":3"/> and Rob Keyes praised the series' fight choreography.<ref name=":6"/> According to Kirk Hamilton, the action sequences in the series are amazing while being child-appropriate and exciting.<ref name=kirk/>

=== Legacy ===
''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' has become a [[Cult following|cult classic]] and had a large impact in the 2010s on how networks viewed animated programs; subsequent children's shows would often blur the lines between youth and adult programming, featuring more adult themes.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/merrillbarr/2013/11/04/three-shows-that-changed-the-way-networks-think-about-viewership/#1bd89fb163cd |title=Three Shows That Changed The Way Networks Think About Viewership |date=November 4, 2013 |magazine=Forbes |access-date=August 17, 2019 |archive-date=September 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911115643/https://www.forbes.com/sites/merrillbarr/2013/11/04/three-shows-that-changed-the-way-networks-think-about-viewership/#1bd89fb163cd |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kirkl |first=Justin |date=May 25, 2020 |title=I Never Gave 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' a Chance. Now I Know What I Was Missing. |url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a32597016/avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix/ |access-date=July 27, 2020 |website=Esquire |archive-date=June 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619093719/https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a32597016/avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Multiple media publications have hailed ''Avatar'' as one of the best (animated) television series of all time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Quarantine Stream: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is an Animated Fantasy Epic That Understands the Devastation of War|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/the-quarantine-stream-avatar-the-last-airbender/|date=May 17, 2020|work=Slash Film|access-date=May 17, 2020|archive-date=May 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519025735/https://www.slashfilm.com/the-quarantine-stream-avatar-the-last-airbender/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Vice"/><ref>{{Cite web|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender Is One Of The Greatest TV Shows Of All Time|url=https://kotaku.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-one-of-the-greatest-tv-sh-1787285748|date=September 18, 2018|work=Kotaku|access-date=May 17, 2020|archive-date=May 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526132021/https://kotaku.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-one-of-the-greatest-tv-sh-1787285748|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web|title='Avatar: The Last Airbender' is on Netflix now, and it still stands up as one of the best animated TV series ever|url=https://www.insider.com/avatar-netflix-watch-best-cartoon-tv-show-impact-last-airbender-2020-5|date=May 15, 2020|work=Insider|access-date=May 17, 2020|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514191402/https://www.insider.com/avatar-netflix-watch-best-cartoon-tv-show-impact-last-airbender-2020-5|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How Avatar: The Last Airbender stood the test of time|url=https://www.polygon.com/animation-cartoons/2020/5/15/21260461/avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix-best-episodes-characters-animation|date=May 15, 2020|work=Polygon|access-date=May 17, 2020|archive-date=May 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200525040245/https://www.polygon.com/animation-cartoons/2020/5/15/21260461/avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix-best-episodes-characters-animation|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the greatest TV shows ever made. Now it's on Netflix.|url=https://www.vox.com/2020/5/15/21259004/avatar-the-last-airbender-streaming-on-netflix-why-you-should-watch-series-guide|last=Romano|first=Aja|date=May 15, 2020|work=Vox|language=en|access-date=May 30, 2020|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514191403/https://www.vox.com/2020/5/15/21259004/avatar-the-last-airbender-streaming-on-netflix-why-you-should-watch-series-guide|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender Is One of the Greatest Shows Ever|url=https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-the-greatest-show-ever.html|last=Singh-Kurtz|first=Sangeeta|date=May 15, 2020|work=The Cut|language=en-us|access-date=May 30, 2020|archive-date=May 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526160641/https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-the-greatest-show-ever.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2013, ''[[TV Guide]]'' included ''Avatar'' among the 60 greatest cartoon of all-time list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/definitive-ranking-old-cartoons/|title=The Definitive Ranking of The Simpsons, Peanuts, and More Old Cartoons From Your Childhood|work=[[TV Guide]]|access-date=May 21, 2020|archive-date=June 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618024102/https://www.tvguide.com/news/definitive-ranking-old-cartoons/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' ranked the series as the 11th-best animated TV show.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2018/08/best-animated-tv-shows-list|title=The 30 Best Animated Shows Since The Simpsons|magazine=Vanity Fair|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=May 21, 2020|archive-date=August 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803023926/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2018/08/best-animated-tv-shows-list|url-status=live}}</ref> [[IndieWire]] ranked ''Avatar'' at number 36 on its 2018 list of the "50 Best Animated Series Of All Time".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/feature/best-animated-series-all-time-cartoons-anime-tv-1202021835/2/|title=The 50 Best Animated Series Of All Time|publisher=IndieWire|date=November 20, 2018|access-date=May 21, 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407081701/https://www.indiewire.com/feature/best-animated-series-all-time-cartoons-anime-tv-1202021835/2/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The series experienced a resurgence in popularity following its addition to [[Netflix]] on May 15, 2020; it reached the number-one position on the platform's top series in the U.S. four days after release, and was the most-popular film or show for the week of May 14–21.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Adalian |first1=Josef |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Netflix's Surprise Summer Hit |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/06/avatar-last-airbender-netflix-summer-hit.html |work=[[Vulture.com|Vulture]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |access-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620054055/https://www.vulture.com/2020/06/avatar-last-airbender-netflix-summer-hit.html |archive-date=June 20, 2020 |date=June 18, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> The series maintained a spot within Netflix's top ten series for a record-setting 60 days, the most of any show since the company debuted its list of top series in February 2020.<ref name="Newsweek">{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Samuel |title='Avatar The Last Airbender' Just Broke A Major Netflix Record |url=https://www.newsweek.com/avatar-last-airbender-show-netflix-chart-top-10-record-1519004 |work=[[Newsweek]] |access-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730084842/https://www.newsweek.com/avatar-last-airbender-show-netflix-chart-top-10-record-1519004 |archive-date=July 30, 2020 |date=July 20, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> The series would become the most-streamed children's series on the platform for the year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 9, 2021|title="Avatar: The Last Airbender" Topped US List of Animated Kids Shows on Netflix in 2020, The NPD Group Says|url=https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/press-releases/2021/avatar-the-last-airbender-topped-us-list-of-animated-kids-shows-on-netflix--in-2020-the-npd-group-says/|access-date=February 17, 2021|website=[[The NPD Group]]|archive-date=February 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212213327/https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/press-releases/2021/avatar-the-last-airbender-topped-us-list-of-animated-kids-shows-on-netflix--in-2020-the-npd-group-says/|url-status=live}}</ref> Both fans and co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko attributed ''Avatar''{{'}}s renewed popularity to its relevance to contemporary events, including the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and [[2020–2021 United States racial unrest|racial unrest in the U.S.]], with DiMartino remarking: "The major issues in the stories{{emdash}}genocide, totalitarianism, systemic injustice, abuse{{emdash}}sadly, these have been pervasive issues throughout history and continue to be. The show is a reflection of our world. But now, we happen to be living through a time in which all these problems have been exacerbated."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sonde |first1=Kari |title=How 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' became one of the summer's most popular shows — 15 years after its debut |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/how-avatar-the-last-airbender-became-one-of-the-summers-most-popular-shows--15-years-after-its-debut/2020/08/06/e368e740-d803-11ea-aff6-220dd3a14741_story.html |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809094944/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/how-avatar-the-last-airbender-became-one-of-the-summers-most-popular-shows--15-years-after-its-debut/2020/08/06/e368e740-d803-11ea-aff6-220dd3a14741_story.html |archive-date=August 9, 2020 |date=August 7, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Awards and nominations ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Award nominations for ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Nominee !! Status 
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005
| rowspan="2" | Pulcinella Awards
| Best Action Adventure TV Series
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{won}}<ref name="2005-pulcinella">{{cite web|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/article.php?article_id=3902 |title=Cartoons on the Bay Picks Winners |date=May 3, 2005|first=Ryan |last=Ball |publisher=Animation Insider| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071211072751/http://www.animationmagazine.net/article.php?article_id=3902| archive-date= December 11, 2007 | url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Best TV Series
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{won}}<ref name="2005-pulcinella"/>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2006
| rowspan="3" | [[33rd Annie Awards]]
| Best Animated Television Production
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{nom}}<ref name="annie-33">{{cite web|url=http://annieawards.org/33rdwinners.html |title=Annie Awards: Legacy&nbsp;– 33rd Annual Annie Awards |date=February 9, 2005 |publisher=International Animated Film Society |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517061205/http://annieawards.org/33rdwinners.html |archive-date=May 17, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production
| Lauren MacMullan for "The Deserter"
| {{won}}<ref name="annie-33"/>
|-
| Writing for an Animated Television Production
| Aaron Ehasz and John O'Bryan for "The Fortuneteller"
| {{nom}}<ref name="annie-33"/>
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2007
| [[Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2007]]
| Fave Toon
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{nom}}<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.who.com/who/magazine/article/0,19636,7401070813-1649003,00.html |title=Kids' Choice Awards '07 Nominees |date=August 1, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070822182839/http://www.who.com/who/magazine/article/0,19636,7401070813-1649003,00.html |archive-date=August 22, 2007 |url-status=dead |publisher=who.com}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[34th Annie Awards]]
| Character Animation in a Television Production
| Yu Jae Myung for "The Blind Bandit"
| {{won}}<ref name="annie-34">{{cite web|url=http://annieawards.org/34thwinners.html |title=Annie Awards: Legacy&nbsp;– 34th Annual Annie Awards |date=February 9, 2006 |publisher=International Animated Film Society |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509064413/http://annieawards.org/34thwinners.html |archive-date=May 9, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| Directing in an Animated Television Production
| Giancarlo Volpe for "The Drill"
| {{won}}<ref name="annie-34"/>
|-
| [[Genesis Awards]]
| Outstanding Children's Programming
| "Appa's Lost Days"
| {{won}}<ref>{{cite web|last=DeMott|first=Rick|title=Simpsons, Avatar & Happy Feet Big Winners in Genesis Awards|url=http://www.awn.com/news/awards/simpsons-avatar-happy-feet-big-winners-genesis-awards|publisher=Animation World Network|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707174032/http://www.awn.com/news/awards/simpsons-avatar-happy-feet-big-winners-genesis-awards|archive-date=July 7, 2013}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards]]
| Outstanding Animated Program
| "City of Walls and Secrets"
| {{nom}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2007/outstanding-short-format-animated-program |title=Nominees/Winners (Outstanding Short Animated Program) |website=Television Academy |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170720040342/http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2007/outstanding-short-format-animated-program |archive-date=July 20, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation
| Sang-Jin Kim for "Lake Laogai"
| {{won}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.awn.com/news/juried-emmy-awards-announced-individual-achievement-animation |title=Juried Emmy Awards Announced for Individual Achievement in Animation |last=Desowitz |first=Bill |date=August 21, 2007 |website=Animation World Network |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929023054/https://www.awn.com/news/juried-emmy-awards-announced-individual-achievement-animation |archive-date=September 29, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2008
| [[2008 Kids' Choice Awards]]
| Favorite Cartoon
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{won}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nickkcapress.com/2008KCA/winners.php |title=Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2008 Press Kit |date=February 7, 2008 |publisher=Nick Press |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117155322/http://www.nickkcapress.com/2008KCA/winners.php |archive-date=November 17, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Annecy International Animated Film Festival]]
| TV series
| [[Joaquim Dos Santos]] for "The Day of Black Sun, Part 2: The Eclipse"
| {{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.annecy.org/home/index.php?Page_ID=1875&code_categfilm=C8&titre=&realisateur= |title=Annecy 2008&nbsp;– Official Selection|publisher=Annecy 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081113092551/http://www.annecy.org/home/index.php?Page_ID=1875&code_categfilm=C8&titre=&realisateur=|date=March 14, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 13, 2008}}</ref>
|-
| [[Peabody Award]]s
| Peabody Award
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{won}}<ref>[http://www.peabodyawards.com/award-profile/avatar-the-last-airbender 68th Annual Peabody Awards] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120111810/http://www.peabodyawards.com/award-profile/avatar-the-last-airbender |date=November 20, 2014 }}, May 2009.</ref>
|-
| [[13th Satellite Awards]]
| Best Youth DVD
| ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender (season 3)|Book 3: Fire]], Volume 4''
| {{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressacademy.com/award_cat/2008/|title=2008 Satellite Awards|publisher=[[International Press Academy|IPA]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150628235504/http://www.pressacademy.com/award_cat/2008/|archive-date=June 28, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2009
| rowspan="2" | [[36th Annie Awards]]
| Best Animated Television Production for Children
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{won}}<ref name="annie-36">{{cite web|url=http://annieawards.org/foryourconsideration.html |title=2008 Annie Awards: For Your Consideration |publisher=[[Annie Awards]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202192706/http://www.annieawards.org/foryourconsideration.html |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| Directing in an Animated Television Production
| [[Joaquim Dos Santos]] for "[[Sozin's Comet, Part 3: Into the Inferno]]"
| {{won}}<ref name="annie-36"/>
|-
| [[Motion Picture Sound Editors|Golden Reel Awards]]
| Best Sound Editing: Television Animation
| "Sozin's Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang"
| {{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.editorsguild.com/FromtheGuild.cfm?FromTheGuildid=43|title=MPSE'S 2009 GOLDEN REEL AWARDS NOMINEES|publisher=Motion Picture Editors Guild|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305100913/http://editorsguild.com/fromtheguild.cfm?fromtheguildid=43|archive-date=March 5, 2016}}</ref>
|-
| [[Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2009]]
| Fave Toon
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{win}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/17653/2009-nickelodeon-kids'-choice-awards-winners! |title=2009 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Winners! |publisher=Take 40 |date=November 13, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315144706/http://www.take40.com/news/17653/2009-nickelodeon-kids%27-choice-awards-winners%21 |archive-date=March 15, 2012 }}</ref>
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| 2010
| [[Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2010]]
| Top Toon
| ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''
| {{nom}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/19942/nickelodeon-kids%27-choice-awards-nominations---australia-2010! |title=Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Nominations – Australia 2010! – The Hot Hits Live from LA |date=August 18, 2010 |website=TheHotHits |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110920190709/http://www.thehothits.com/news/19942/nickelodeon-kids%27-choice-awards-nominations---australia-2010%21 |archive-date=September 20, 2011 |url-status=dead |access-date=September 29, 2017 }}</ref>
|}

== Other media ==
{{See also|Avatar: The Last Airbender (franchise)}}

=== Books ===
Several books based on the show have been published. [[Dark Horse Comics]] published an art book titled ''Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;– The Art of the Animated Series'' on June 2, 2010, with 184 pages of original art from the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/16-782/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender---The-Art-of-the-Animated-Series |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;— The Art of the Animated Series :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics |publisher=[[Dark Horse Comics]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106034838/http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/16-782/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender---The-Art-of-the-Animated-Series |archive-date=November 6, 2012 }}</ref>

==== Comics ====
{{Main|Avatar: The Last Airbender (comics)}}
Several comic-book short stories were published in ''[[Nickelodeon Magazine]]'', and Dark Horse published ''Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;– The Lost Adventures''—a collection of these and new comics—on June 15, 2011.<ref name="darkhorse1">{{cite web |url=http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/18-849/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender-The-Lost-Adventures |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;— The Lost Adventures :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics |publisher=[[Dark Horse Comics]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923060253/http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/18-849/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender-The-Lost-Adventures |archive-date=September 23, 2012 }}</ref>

Dark Horse published a graphic-novel series by [[Gene Yang]] that continues Aang's story after the Hundred Years' War. ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;– The Promise]]'', published in three volumes in 2012, explores the fate of the Fire Nation colonies that become ''[[The Legend of Korra]]''{{'}}s United Republic. This series was translated into Hebrew in 2016–2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The National Library of Israel|url=https://www.nli.org.il/en/books/NNL_ALEPH003943671/NLI|access-date=June 29, 2020|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514191352/https://www.nli.org.il/en/books/NNL_ALEPH003943671/NLI|url-status=live}}</ref> A second set of three comic books, ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;– The Search]]'', focuses on Zuko and Azula, and the fate of their mother Ursa.<ref name="CBR 25 June 2012">{{cite news|last=Sunu|first=Steve|title=EXCLUSIVE: Yang Continues "Avatar: The Last Airbender" in "The Search"|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=39354|newspaper=[[Comic Book Resources]]|date=June 25, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627224446/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=39354|archive-date=June 27, 2012}}</ref> The second set was translated into Hebrew in 2018–2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The National Library of Israel|url=https://www.nli.org.il/en/books/NNL_ALEPH004426931/NLI|access-date=June 29, 2020|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514191422/https://www.nli.org.il/en/books/NNL_ALEPH004426931/NLI|url-status=live}}</ref> The third set, ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;– The Rift]]'', shifts the focus to Aang, the creation of Republic City, and Toph's relationship with her family.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=46878|title = SDCC EXCLUSIVE: Yang Takes "Avatar: The Last Airbender" To "The Rift"|date = July 24, 2013|access-date = July 29, 2014|website = Comic Book Resources|last = Phegley|first = Kiel|url-status=live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141213085812/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=46878|archive-date = December 13, 2014|df = mdy-all}}</ref> ''The Rift'' was followed by ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender – Smoke and Shadow]]'' about a resistance force in the Fire Nation against Firelord Zuko, who at the end of the original series assumed the throne.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/25-394/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender--Smoke-and-Shadow-Part-Three-TPB|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender — Smoke and Shadow (Part Three)|publisher=Dark Horse Comics|access-date=January 26, 2017|archive-date=February 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219050136/http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/25-394/Avatar-The-Last-Airbender--Smoke-and-Shadow-Part-Three-TPB|url-status=live}}</ref> The fifth graphic novel was ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender – North and South]]'', which follows the events of ''Smoke and Shadow'' and is about Katara and Sokka returning to the Water Tribe to see various changes to their homeland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/exclusive-new-avatar-the-last-airbender-graphic-novel-series-debuts-in-2016|title=New "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Graphic Novel Series Debuts in 2016|last1=Gerding|first1=Stephen|website=Comic Book Resources|date=February 18, 2016|access-date=February 19, 2016|archive-date=February 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219091457/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/exclusive-new-avatar-the-last-airbender-graphic-novel-series-debuts-in-2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The next graphic novel is titled ''Imbalance'' and was released in October 2018. The series explores the emerging conflict between the benders and non-benders that becomes the center for the conflict in the first season of the sequel, ''The Legend of Korra''. Unlike the previous five books it was written by Faith Erin Hicks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ew.com/books/2018/02/26/dark-horse-announces-new-avatar-the-last-airbender-comics/|title=Dark Horse announces new 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' comics|work=EW.com|access-date=June 2, 2018|language=en|archive-date=May 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180531091413/http://ew.com/books/2018/02/26/dark-horse-announces-new-avatar-the-last-airbender-comics/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Prequel novel series ====
A two-part [[young adult novel]] series focusing on [[Avatar Kyoshi]] written by F. C. Yee was published in July 2019 by Abrams Children's Books. The first book of the Kyoshi Novels is ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Rise of Kyoshi]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/books/2018/08/29/avatar-the-last-airbender-novels/|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender universe to expand with new novels|date=August 29, 2018|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=September 6, 2018|first=David|last=Canfield|archive-date=October 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003071925/https://ew.com/books/2018/08/29/avatar-the-last-airbender-novels/|url-status=live}}</ref> The second part in the series, titled ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Shadow of Kyoshi|The Shadow of Kyoshi]]'', was released on July 21, 2020.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi (The Kyoshi Novels Book 2) Hardcover – July 21, 2020 |isbn=978-1419735059 |language=en |last1=Yee |first1=F. C. |last2=Dimartino |first2=Michael Dante |year=2020 |publisher=Amulet Books }}</ref>

=== Video games ===
A video-game trilogy based on the series has been released. The ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender (video game)|Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'' video game was released on October 10, 2006,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/avatar-the-last-airbender/ |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender |website=[[GameSpot]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217111256/http://www.nicksplat.com/Whatsup/200510/12000135.html |archive-date=December 17, 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender&nbsp;– The Burning Earth]]'' was released on October 16, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-burning-earth/ |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth |website=[[GameSpot]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016210052/https://www.gamespot.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-the-burning-earth/ |archive-date=October 16, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno]]'' was released on October 13, 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-into-the-inferno/ |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno |website=[[GameSpot]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108101432/http://www.musogato.com/avatar/calligraphy.html |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Avatar: Legends of the Arena'', a [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] (MMORPG) for [[Microsoft Windows]], was released on September 15, 2008, by [[Nickelodeon]]. Players can create their own character and interact with other players around the world.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nickelodeon Launching Avatar MMORPG Worldwide In September |url=http://www.worldsinmotion.biz/2008/07/nickelodeon_launching_avatar_m.php |work=Worlds in Motion | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080908023425/http://www.worldsinmotion.biz/2008/07/nickelodeon_launching_avatar_m.php| archive-date= September 8, 2008 | url-status=live}}</ref> ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' was [[THQ]]'s bestselling Nickelodeon game in 2006 and was one of [[Sony]] CEA's Greatest Hits.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jose Liz |title=THQ's Avatar Now Available for $20 |url=http://www.pgnx.net/news.php?page=full&id=14399 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070827215413/http://www.pgnx.net/news.php?page=full&id=14399 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 27, 2007 |date=July 19, 2007 }}</ref> Aang and Zuko appear as skins for Merlin and Susano, respectively, in ''[[Smite (video game)|Smite]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Tack|first=Daniel|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender Comes To Smite Today|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/14/avatar-the-last-airbender-comes-to-smite-today|access-date=October 17, 2020|magazine=Game Informer|language=en|archive-date=October 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018005557/https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/14/avatar-the-last-airbender-comes-to-smite-today|url-status=live}}</ref> A turn-based role-playing game by Navigation Games, titled ''Avatar Generations'', was released in early 2023 for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/01/avatar-generations-launches-in-early-2023-gameplay-trailer|title=Avatar Generations launches in early 2023, gameplay trailer|last=Romano|first=Sal|website=Gematsu|date=January 10, 2023|access-date=January 10, 2023|archive-date=January 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110140609/https://www.gematsu.com/2023/01/avatar-generations-launches-in-early-2023-gameplay-trailer|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2023, GameMill Entertainment released ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance]]'', which loosely adapts the events of the entire show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/avatar-the-last-airbender-quest-for-balance-review|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance Review|first=Tom|last=Marks|date=September 28, 2023|website=IGN|access-date=October 27, 2023|archive-date=October 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027160720/https://www.ign.com/articles/avatar-the-last-airbender-quest-for-balance-review|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' characters and locations are also featured in several Nickelodeon crossover games, including ''[[Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix]]'' and ''[[Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway|3: Slime Speedway]]'', and the ''[[Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Acebedo|first=Bayani Miguel|date=June 11, 2020|title=Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 Trailer Brings Together Nicktoons Like Spongebob, Zim, Aang, and Korra|url=https://epicstream.com/news/BayaniMiguelAcebedo/Nickelodeon-Kart-Racers-2-Trailer-Brings-Together-Nicktoons-Like-Spongebob-Zim-Aang-and-Korra|url-status=live|access-date=May 1, 2021|website=Epicstream|language=en-US|archive-date=May 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501091027/https://epicstream.com/news/BayaniMiguelAcebedo/Nickelodeon-Kart-Racers-2-Trailer-Brings-Together-Nicktoons-Like-Spongebob-Zim-Aang-and-Korra}}</ref>

=== Film adaptation ===
{{Main|The Last Airbender (film)}}
The series' first season was the basis of the 2010 live-action film ''The Last Airbender'', which was written and directed by [[M. Night Shyamalan]]. It was intended as the first of a trilogy of films, each of which would be based upon one of the three television seasons. The film was universally panned for its writing, acting, [[Whitewashing in film|whitewashed]] cast, and Shyamalan's direction; it earned a 5% approval rating on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] as well as five [[Razzies]] at the [[31st Golden Raspberry Awards]], including [[Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture|Worst Picture]],<ref name=cast>{{Cite web |url=http://www.movienewsguide.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-sequel-update-trilogy-m-night-shyamalan-not-repeat-mistakes/100635 |title='Avatar: The Last Airbender' Sequel Update: Trilogy In Making; M. Night Shyamalan To Not Repeat Mistakes of Failed Adaptation! |last=Mahajan |first=Mradula |date=September 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005002952/https://www.movienewsguide.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-sequel-update-trilogy-m-night-shyamalan-not-repeat-mistakes/100635 |archive-date=October 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 11, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_airbender/ |title=The Last Airbender |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830134552/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_airbender |archive-date=August 30, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |url=http://ew.com/article/2011/02/26/razzie-awards-last-airbender-sex-and-the-city-2/ |title=Razzie Awards: 'The Last Airbender' earns Worst Picture, Director, and 'Eye-Gouging Misuse of 3-D' |date=February 26, 2011 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302165138/http://ew.com/article/2011/02/26/razzie-awards-last-airbender-sex-and-the-city-2/ |archive-date=March 2, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> and some critics described it as [[list of films considered the worst|one of the worst films ever made]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Ryan|first=Mike|title=25 Questions You May Have About The Last Airbender|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2010/07/25-questions-you-may-have-about-the-last-airbender|magazine=Vanity Fair|date=July 1, 2010|access-date=December 22, 2013|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514191350/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2010/07/25-questions-you-may-have-about-the-last-airbender|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Wilson|first1=Natasha|title=The Worst Films Ever: The Last Airbender|url=http://www.hihimag.com/hi/ents/film/2013/08/the-worst-films-ever-the-last-airbender/|website=Hi! Magazine|access-date=June 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808051629/http://www.hihimag.com/hi/ents/film/2013/08/the-worst-films-ever-the-last-airbender/|archive-date=August 8, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Onda|first=David|title=The Last Airbender|url=http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/entertainment-franchiseflops/10/|work=Comcast|access-date=December 22, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224104351/http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/entertainment-franchiseflops/10/|archive-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref> Although the film originally shared the title of the television series, the title ''The Last Airbender'' was used because producers feared it would be confused with [[James Cameron]]'s film ''[[Avatar (2009 film)|Avatar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/15/m-night-shyamalans-the-last-airbender-gets-release-date-avatar-dropped-from-title/ |title=M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender Gets Release Date, Director Update, "Avatar" Dropped From Title |last=Stephenson |first=Hunter |date=April 15, 2008 |publisher=/Film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901202851/http://www.slashfilm.com/m-night-shyamalans-the-last-airbender-gets-release-date-avatar-dropped-from-title/ |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''The Last Airbender'' stars [[Noah Ringer]] as Aang, [[Nicola Peltz]] as Katara, [[Jackson Rathbone]] as Sokka, [[Dev Patel]] as Zuko, and [[Shaun Toub]] as Iroh.<ref name=cast/>

=== Sequel series ===
{{Main|The Legend of Korra}}
''The Legend of Korra'', a sequel series to ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'', premiered on Nickelodeon on April 14, 2012.<ref name=press>{{Cite web |url=http://biz.viacom.com/sites/nickelodeonpress/NICKELODEON/Pages/showpdf.aspx?FileName=TheLegendofKorra%20FINAL.pdf&ItemID=625&ListName=Press%20Releases |title=Nick Press The Legend of Korra press release |date=March 15, 2012 |website=Nick Press |format=PDF |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928120459/http://biz.viacom.com/sites/nickelodeonpress/NICKELODEON/Pages/showpdf.aspx?FileName=TheLegendofKorra%20FINAL.pdf&ItemID=625&ListName=Press%20Releases |archive-date=September 28, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was written and produced by [[Michael Dante DiMartino]] and [[Bryan Konietzko]], the creators and producers of the original series.<ref name="ToonZone">{{cite web|url=http://www.toonzone.net/2010/04/nickelodeon-studios-staffing-for-new-avatar-the-last-airbender-project |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140419223233/http://www.toonzone.net/2010/04/nickelodeon-studios-staffing-for-new-avatar-the-last-airbender-project |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 19, 2014 |title=Nickelodeon Studios Staffing Up for New "Avatar the Last Airbender" Project |last1=Liu |first1=Ed |date=April 19, 2010 |publisher=Toon Zone LLC }}</ref> The show was initially titled ''Avatar: Legend of Korra'', then ''The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra''; its events occur seventy years after the end of ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/34609/sdcc2010--batman-under-the-red-hood-roundtables-pt-2-timm-greenwood-amp-romano |title=Animation News Discussion Cartoon Community&nbsp;– toonzone news |publisher=Toonzone.net |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100805125255/http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/34609/sdcc2010--batman-under-the-red-hood-roundtables-pt-2-timm-greenwood-amp-romano |archive-date=August 5, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The series' protagonist is [[Korra (The Legend of Korra)|Korra]], a 17-year-old girl from the Southern Water Tribe who is the incarnation of the Avatar after Aang's death.<ref name=press/>

=== Live-action series remake ===
{{Main|Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024 TV series)}}
[[Netflix]] announced in September 2018 that a "reimagined" live-action [[remake]] of ''Avatar'' was to start production in 2019. The series' original creators, DiMartino and Konietzko, were to be the executive producers and [[showrunner]]s.<ref name="Polygon September 2018"/> The two said that they intended to adapt the series "with a culturally appropriate, non-[[Whitewashing in film|whitewashed]] cast".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Otterson |first1=Joe |title='Avatar: The Last Airbender' Live-Action Series Set at Netflix |url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/avatar-the-last-airbender-live-action-series-netflix-1202946788/ |access-date=September 18, 2018 |work=Variety |date=September 18, 2018 |archive-date=May 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514191352/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/avatar-the-last-airbender-live-action-series-netflix-1202946788/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was announced that Jeremy Zuckerman, who composed music for the original show, would also be returning to do the music for the remake.<ref name="CBR Zuckerman Returning">{{Cite news |url=https://www.cbr.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-live-action-composer-jeremy-zuckerman/ |title=Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Adds Another Name From Animated Series |last=Jacobs |first=Mira |date=September 21, 2018 |work=CBR |access-date=September 22, 2018 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922121918/https://www.cbr.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-live-action-composer-jeremy-zuckerman/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 12, 2020, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko both revealed on their social media that they had departed the show due to creative differences.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DiMartino |first1=Michael |title=An open letter to Avatar: The Last Airbender Fans |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CDy5Fp4H7Fw/ |publisher=[[Instagram]] |access-date=August 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813012304/https://www.instagram.com/p/CDy5Fp4H7Fw/ |archive-date=August 13, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bryan Konietzko's Instagram statement on his and DiMartino's withdrawal from the live-action series |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CDy5EcgDELh/ |publisher=[[Instagram]] |access-date=August 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813012603/https://www.instagram.com/p/CDy5EcgDELh/ |archive-date=August 13, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Avatar: The Last Airbender creators quit Netflix live-action adaptation over creative differences |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/12/21365329/avatar-last-airbender-netflix-live-action-michael-dante-dimartino-bryan-konietzko-departure |access-date=August 13, 2020 |work=[[The Verge]] |date=August 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813013048/https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/12/21365329/avatar-last-airbender-netflix-live-action-michael-dante-dimartino-bryan-konietzko-departure |archive-date=August 13, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/14/entertainment/avatar-airbender-netflix-trnd/index.html |title='Avatar: The Last Airbender' fans unhappy with creators leaving Netflix show |date=August 14, 2020 |access-date=August 15, 2020 |archive-date=May 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514191351/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/14/entertainment/avatar-airbender-netflix-trnd/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In February 2021, Albert Kim was reported to have been brought on as the showrunner.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series Finds Its New Showrunner: Exclusive – The Illuminerdi|newspaper=The Illuminerdi |date=February 19, 2021|url=https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2021/02/19/avatar-the-last-airbender-kim/|access-date=February 19, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=February 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219185950/https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2021/02/19/avatar-the-last-airbender-kim/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August later that year, it was reported that [[Gordon Cormier]], [[Kiawentiio Tarbell]], Ian Ousley and [[Dallas Liu]] were cast in the roles of Aang, Katara, Sokka and Zuko, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/avatar-last-airbender-live-action-aang-katara-sokka-zuko-cast-netflix-report/|title=Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Live-Action Cast Reportedly Surfaces|website=Comic Book|last=Valdez|first=Nick|date=August 8, 2021|access-date=August 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809060047/https://comicbook.com/anime/news/avatar-last-airbender-live-action-aang-katara-sokka-zuko-cast-netflix-report/|archive-date=August 9, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 3, [[Daniel Dae Kim]], who voiced General Fong in the original series, was reported to have been cast as Fire Lord Ozai, followed two weeks later by [[Paul Sun-Hyung Lee]], [[Lim Kay Siu]] and [[Ken Leung]] in their respective roles as Iroh, Gyatso and Zhao, along with news that production had begun in [[Vancouver]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/daniel-dae-kim-avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix-live-action-series-fire-lord-ozai-1234867510/|title=Daniel Dae Kim Joins 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Netflix Live-Action Series As Fire Lord Ozai|website=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=November 3, 2021|access-date=November 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103213159/https://deadline.com/2021/11/daniel-dae-kim-avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix-live-action-series-fire-lord-ozai-1234867510/|archive-date=November 3, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix-live-action-series-casts-its-uncle-iroh-gyatso-and-commander-zhao-1235113071/|title='Avatar: The Last Airbender' Netflix Live-Action Series Casts Its Uncle Iroh, Gyatso, and Commander Zhao|website=Variety|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 16, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-date=November 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116171021/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix-live-action-series-casts-its-uncle-iroh-gyatso-and-commander-zhao-1235113071/|url-status=live}}</ref> More casting news followed in December, with Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang, Yvonne Chapman, Casey Camp-Horinek and [[Tamlyn Tomita]] respectively cast as Azula, Suki, Kyoshi, Kanna and Yukari, the latter an original character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/avatar-the-last-airbender-azula-suki-kyoshi-1235134973/|title=Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Casts Its Azula, Suki, Avatar Kyoshi and More|website=Variety|last=Marie Zorrilla|first=Mónica|date=December 16, 2021|access-date=December 18, 2021|archive-date=December 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218055452/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/avatar-the-last-airbender-azula-suki-kyoshi-1235134973/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Avatar Studios ===
On February 24, 2021, [[ViacomCBS]] announced Avatar Studios, a new division of Nickelodeon centered on developing animated series and films set in the ''Avatar'' universe, to be distributed via Nickelodeon's linear and digital services, [[Paramount+]], theatres, and other third-party platforms. The division is helmed by original series creators DiMartino and Konietzko, who are its co-chief creative officers and report to Nickelodeon Animation Studio president [[Ramsey Ann Naito]].<ref name="Avatar Studios Variety">{{cite web |last1=Zorrilla |first1=Mónica Marie |title=Nickelodeon Launches Avatar Studios, Will Expand World of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'The Legend of Korra' |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/avatar-last-airbender-legend-of-korra-nickelodeon-1234914149/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |access-date=February 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224230713/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/avatar-last-airbender-legend-of-korra-nickelodeon-1234914149/ |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |url-status=live |date=February 24, 2021}}</ref> In addition to this announcement, the company also stated the studio would begin production of an animated film sometime in 2021. Konietzko and DiMartino remarked that "with this new Avatar Studios venture we have an unparalleled opportunity to develop our franchise and its storytelling on a vast scale, in myriad exciting ways and mediums",<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Yang |first1=Rachel |title=Nickelodeon to expand Avatar: The Last Airbender with creators — first up is an animated film |url=https://ew.com/tv/nickelodeon-expanding-avatar-the-last-airbender-animated-film/ |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Meredith Corporation]] |access-date=February 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224234249/https://ew.com/tv/nickelodeon-expanding-avatar-the-last-airbender-animated-film/ |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |url-status=live |date=February 24, 2021}}</ref> while ViacomCBS Kids & Family president [[Brian Robbins]] declared "''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' and ''Korra'' have grown at least ten-fold in popularity since their original hit runs on Nickelodeon, and Ramsey Naito and I are incredibly excited to have Mike and Bryan's genius talent on board to helm a studio devoted to expanding their characters and world into new content and formats for fans everywhere".<ref name="Avatar Studios Variety" />

=== Animated films ===
On June 15, 2022, Paramount announced that three animated ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' films are in production.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/avatar-last-airbender-films-paramount-nickelodeon-1235295075/|title=Three 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Animated Films in Development at Paramount, Nickelodeon|website=Variety|first=Rebecca|last=Rubin|date=June 15, 2022|access-date=June 16, 2022|archive-date=June 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615224023/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/avatar-last-airbender-films-paramount-nickelodeon-1235295075/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/three-new-animated-avatar-films-in-works-lauren-montgomery-to-direct-first-1235046035/|title=Three Animated 'Avatar' Films In Works From Paramount, Nickelodeon; Lauren Montgomery To Direct The First|last=Grobar|first=Matt|date=2022-06-15|website=Deadline|access-date=2022-06-16|archive-date=June 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620033331/https://deadline.com/2022/06/three-new-animated-avatar-films-in-works-lauren-montgomery-to-direct-first-1235046035/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Tabletop roleplaying game ===
{{Main|Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game}}
On July 12, 2021, Magpie Games announced that on August 3 of the same year they'd be launching a [[Kickstarter]] campaign for ''Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game'', an officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game set in the universe of ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' and ''The Legend of Korra''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://magpiegames.com/blogs/news/avatar-legends-the-roleplaying-game-kickstarter-august-3-2021|title=Avatar Legends RPG on Kickstarter Aug 3rd!|access-date=December 8, 2021|archive-date=September 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920174042/https://magpiegames.com/blogs/news/avatar-legends-the-roleplaying-game-kickstarter-august-3-2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> The campaign raised [[USD]] $9.53M, becoming the most successful campaign for a tabletop game in Kickstarter's history.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.ign.com/articles/avatar-legends-stretch-goals-run-out|title = Avatar Legends Has Been So Successful It's Run Out of Stretch Goals|date = November 2021|access-date = December 8, 2021|archive-date = December 9, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211209194758/https://www.ign.com/articles/avatar-legends-stretch-goals-run-out|url-status = live}}</ref> Pre-orders for much of the game's content opened on October 12, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://magpiegames.com/blogs/avatar-legends-the-rpg/magpie-games-announces-preorder-and-upcoming-product-release-schedule-for-avatar-legends-the-roleplaying-game-at-new-york-comic-con|title=Magpie Games Announces Preorder and Upcoming Product Release Schedule for Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game at New York Comic Con|date=October 7, 2022|access-date=December 13, 2022|archive-date=December 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214074521/https://magpiegames.com/blogs/avatar-legends-the-rpg/magpie-games-announces-preorder-and-upcoming-product-release-schedule-for-avatar-legends-the-roleplaying-game-at-new-york-comic-con|url-status=live}}</ref>

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