Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender gets limited theatrical run

The animated film "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" will receive a brief, limited theatrical run in the United States ahead of its global streaming debut, following a turbulent production and release cycle. The film will screen for one week, from July 24 to July 30, exclusively at the AMC Burbank 8 in Los Angeles and the AMC Empire 25 in New York City, with three showtimes per day at each location. Tickets went on sale on July 16 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.

The film is scheduled for its worldwide release on the Paramount streaming service on July 25, 2026. The extremely limited theatrical engagement is widely understood to be for awards qualification purposes, allowing the film to be eligible for categories such as the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. An additional screening is planned for San Diego Comic-Con on July 24.

This last-minute change marks another turn for a project that has faced numerous challenges. Originally planned for a theatrical release in October 2026, the film was later shifted to a streaming-exclusive premiere on Paramount. In April 2026, the completed film was leaked online in its entirety, an event that drew public disappointment from the animation...