Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)

An epic animated adventure about a young Avatar destined to master four elements and restore peace to a world consumed by war.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Series Information

  • Original Title: Avatar: The Last Airbender
  • First Air Year: 2005
  • Last Air Year: 2008
  • Created by: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 3
  • Number of Episodes: 61
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: February 21, 2005 (United States - TV-Y7), February 21, 2005 (Canada - G), February 21, 2005 (United Kingdom - U), February 21, 2005 (Germany - 12), February 21, 2005 (France - 12), February 21, 2005 (India - U), February 21, 2005 (New Zealand - PG), February 21, 2005 (Australia - PG), February 21, 2005 (Brazil - 10), February 21, 2005 (Mexico - AA), February 21, 2005 (Spain - 7), February 21, 2005 (South Korea - ALL)
  • Networks: Nickelodeon
  • Alternative Titles: Avatar: la leyenda de Aang (CL), Avatar - The Last Airbender (CA), אווטאר: האגדה של אנג (IL), Avatar: An tAer-Lúbóir Deiridh (IE), Avatar - A Lenda de Aang (BR), 降世神通:最后的气宗 (CN), Avatár - Aang legendája (HU), Avatar: De Legende van Aang (BE)
  • Production Companies: Nickelodeon Animation Studio, JM Animation, DR Movie, Moi Animation, Nickelodeon Productions
  • Production Countries: South Korea, United States of America, Malaysia, Singapore

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Plot

In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Trailer

Watch the official trailer and see the elemental world of the Avatar come to life:

Water. Earth. Fire. Air.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Michael Dante DiMartino
  • Bryan Konietzko

Main Cast

  • Zach Tyler Eisen
  • Mae Whitman
  • Jack De Sena
  • Dante Basco
  • Dee Bradley Baker
  • Jessie Flower
  • Mako
  • Grey DeLisle
  • Cricket Leigh
  • André Sogliuzzo

Writers

  • Bryan Konietzko
  • Michael Dante DiMartino
  • Aaron Ehasz
  • John O'Bryan
  • Tim Hedrick

Executive Producers

  • Michael Dante DiMartino
  • Bryan Konietzko

Avatar: The Last Airbender - FAQs

Where can you stream Avatar: The Last Airbender?

Avatar: The Last Airbender is available to stream on Netflix and Paramount+ (including Paramount Plus Premium, Essential, and various channel add-ons). It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Amazon Prime Video offers free access as well.

Is Avatar: The Last Airbender considered one of the greatest animated series ever?

Yes, widely so. Avatar: The Last Airbender holds near-perfect critical scores on Rotten Tomatoes and is frequently cited by critics and fans as one of the greatest animated series ever made, praised for its sophisticated storytelling, rich world-building, complex characters, and mature themes despite its TV-Y7 rating.

Who are the main voice actors in Avatar: The Last Airbender?

The principal voice cast includes Zach Tyler Eisen as Aang, Mae Whitman as Katara, Jack De Sena as Sokka, Dante Basco as Zuko, Dee Bradley Baker as Appa and Momo, Jessie Flower as Toph Beifong, Mako as Iroh, Grey DeLisle as Azula, and Mark Hamill as Fire Lord Ozai.

What is Avatar: The Last Airbender about?

Set in a world where people can manipulate the four classical elements, the series follows Aang, the reincarnated Avatar who must master water, earth, fire, and air to end a century-long war waged by the Fire Nation. Critics praise its emotional depth, nuanced villains, and themes of redemption, balance, and destiny.

How many seasons and episodes does Avatar: The Last Airbender have?

Avatar: The Last Airbender consists of 3 seasons — Book One: Water (20 episodes), Book Two: Earth (20 episodes), and Book Three: Fire (21 episodes) — totalling 61 episodes. An additional collection of specials is also available as Season 0, bringing the total episode count even higher.

Did Avatar: The Last Airbender win any awards?

Yes. Avatar: The Last Airbender won multiple Annie Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program, and a Peabody Award, among other honors. It is widely recognized as one of the most acclaimed animated series in television history, celebrated for its artistry and narrative ambition.

What is the content rating for Avatar: The Last Airbender?

Avatar: The Last Airbender is rated TV-Y7 in the United States, indicating it is suitable for children aged 7 and older. Despite this family-friendly rating, the series tackles complex themes including war, genocide, loss, and redemption, making it equally engaging and meaningful for older audiences.

What shows are similar to Avatar: The Last Airbender?

Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender often enjoy its direct sequel The Legend of Korra (2012), as well as The Dragon Prince (2018), Gravity Falls (2012), Over the Garden Wall (2014), Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009), and Death Note (2006) — all series celebrated for rich world-building and compelling storytelling.

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