Avatar Aang Premieres on Paramount+ With 99-Minute Film, Gets 2-Theater Oscar-Qualifying Release
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jul 21
Avatar Aang Premieres on Paramount+ With 99-Minute Film, Gets 2-Theater Oscar-Qualifying Release
3 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jul 21
Summary
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender debuted on Paramount+ alongside a limited theatrical run, with the 99-minute animated feature set after the original series and centered on an adult Aang.
Dave Bautista’s Tagah drives the plot after Aang frees the ancient Airbender from ice and learns of a magical staff that could save his people from extinction.
The film leans heavily on rapid-fire action and a mix of 2-D and 3-D animation, while the review says its story and character depth lag behind the franchise’s acclaimed TV roots.
Paramount and Nickelodeon had already shifted the movie to streaming and a two-theater release after online leaks, using the theatrical run largely to qualify for Oscar consideration.