The wait is almost over for fans of the hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, as Netflix released the final trailer of its live-action adaptation.
The trailer, which runs for one minute and 34 seconds, showcases the stunning visuals, action-packed scenes, and emotional moments that the show promises to deliver. It also introduces the main characters and their journey to save the world from the ruthless Fire Nation.
The show follows Aang (Gordon Cormier), the last airbender and the reincarnated Avatar, who can control all four elements: water, earth, fire, and air. Along with his friends Katara (Kiawentiio), a waterbender, and Sokka (Ian Ousley), a warrior, he embarks on a quest to master the other three elements and defeat the Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim), who plans to conquer the world with his army of firebenders.
The show is a live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series that aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. The original series won multiple awards and garnered a loyal fan base for its compelling story, rich world-building, and diverse representation. It also spawned a sequel series, The Legend of Korra, and several comics and novels.
The Netflix adaptation is created by Albert Kim, who also serves as the showrunner and writer. The executive producers are Jabbar Raisani and Michael Goi, who are also known for their work on Lost in Space and Stranger Things. The directors are Roseanne Liang and Jet Wilkinson, who have directed episodes of The Umbrella Academy and How to Get Away with Murder.
It will have eight episodes, running at around one hour each. The show also features a diverse cast of actors. Besides Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ousley, and Kim, the show also stars Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Uncle Iroh, Dallas Liu as Prince Zuko, and Tsai Chin as Gran Gran.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender will premiere globally on Thursday, February 22, 2024, only on Netflix. Fans can watch the final trailer on Netflix’s official YouTube channel or on its social media accounts.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Final Trailer
