The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender is starting to broaden and series developer Bryan Konietzko is so thrilled about the upcoming motion picture. Konietzko together with co-creator Michael DiMartino began the series in 2005 as a genuine program about a kid entering his duty as the Avatar, an effective figure who can bring back peace to his world. The series is precious by both its developer and its fans for its significant message and adorable characters. In 2020, Avatar: The Last Airbender experienced a renewal when Netflix included the program to streaming.


The developers have actually been dealing with broadening the world through Avatar Studios, their brand-new production business. Several Avatar tasks have actually been revealed up until now, consisting of an approaching motion picture. Konietzko shared his enjoyment on the Avatar: The Last Airbender YouTube channel.

Konietzko states following the ending of The Legend of Korra the group discovered themselves stressed out on production. But after taking a long break from animation they discovered their motivation once again and are preparing to continue Team Avatar’s journey. Konietzko discussed that they are making their very first motion picture and are delighted to do it in a “meaningful and satisfying way.”

“Now, we’re making a movie, our first movie. As cool as it is to work in television, feature films are where you get to really craft something where you’re not just rushing and having to put it out. As an artist, that was really alluring to me. It’s executing it that’s the hard part, getting those ideas woven together in some sort of meaningful, satisfying way. Then [you have] to executive it in animation which is a really hard medium, especially hard to do consistently on schedule and on budget.”


What’s Next For Team Avatar?

Konietzko shared that while establishing Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, the set had a lot of concepts, and now they’re delighted to broaden on them in brand-new methods. After coming under brand-new management, Nickelodeon approached the group about returning and the 2 had the ability to work out a larger offer, beginning Avatar Studios and broadening their universe. Avatar Studios has actually revealed a handful of brand-new tasks, consisting of a live-action Netflix series that is anticipated in 2023, a brand-new program about an Earth country Avatar, and the function movie fixated the adult Team Avatar.

The movie will be the studio’s very first animated job considering that The Legend of Korra, and Konietzko and DiMartino have actually stated they are delighted to check out brand-new animation innovation and see how they can take the series even more. Konietzko cautions that he wishes to see “technology support artwork”, however not “artwork support technology.” Konietzko likewise points out Hayao Miyazaki, creator of Studio Ghibli, as a motivation. The Japanese animation studio is understood for its gorgeous art, and Avatar Studios has actually adjusted one Studio Ghibli policy that states whatever at the studio, even if it is later on 3D rendered, “has to start as a handmade piece of art.“

Konietzko and DiMartino are devoted to the Avatar: The Last Airbender series and are making certain everything pertains to a rewarding ending. While developing an animated function movie is challenging, Konietzko guarantees that it will deserve the wait. The duo are plainly devoted to keeping the spirit of Team Avatar alive throughout their tasks. The untitled Avatar: The Last Airbender motion picture is anticipated to fulfill audiences in October 2025.

Source: Avatar: The Last Airbender YouTube