Netflix has unveiled four new images from its live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. This provides eager fans with their first glimpse of the series’ main characters: Katara and Sokka of the Water Tribe, Fire Nation Prince Zuko, and the titular Airbender Aang. The official Netflix Twitter account features all of the images. The TUDUM event also announced the news, showcasing a teaser trailer for the show.
Meet Aang, Katara, Sokka and Zuko in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, coming 2024. #TUDUM pic.twitter.com/b7TKxo9pKC
— Netflix (@netflix) June 17, 2023
Gordon Cormier portrays Aang. The image featuring him shows the iconic red-and-yellow outfit and the blue arrow tattooed on his shaved head. The snowy background suggests this scene occurs early in the story when Katara and Sokka discover Aang. He can also be seen holding his wooden glider.
Kiawentiio portrays Katara, dressed in a fur-lined blue parka, faithfully reflecting her character’s original design. Her braided hair and water-bending abilities are showcased in the image, with her hands manipulating water overhead. Ian Ousley takes on the role of Sokka, Katara’s warrior brother. His photo displays him wearing armor with an axe at his belt, while the background offers a glimpse of the Water Tribe’s architecture. Lastly, Dallas Liu portrays Prince Zuko adorned with a plumed helmet and a fire emblem. Zuko’s complex history, including the burn scar over his eye, is evident in this first look.
Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Legacy to Live Up To
Based on the highly acclaimed 2005 animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender captivated audiences with its captivating storyline, stunning artwork, and immersive worldbuilding. The show follows Aang, a joyful boy who reluctantly embraces his role as the Avatar and embarks on a journey to master all four elements alongside his friends. The live-action adaptation, helmed by the showrunner, executive producer, and writer Albert Kim, aims to bring this beloved universe to life after the departure of the original creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, due to creative differences.
Fans can anticipate Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series to arrive on Netflix sometime in 2024. Paramount+ and Netflix are currently streaming the original series.
