Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 release date speculation, news
Will the new Netflix series adapt the other two seasons of the animated classic?
It's happening! It's been confirmed that Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix has been renewed not only for season 2 but for season 3 as well.
A live-action reimagining of the Nickelodeon animated show of the same name, the new series roughly follows the plot of the original first season and features a whole new cast taking on the classic roles, including Gordon Cormier, Dallas Liu, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley and Daniel Dae Kim.
Netflix confirmed the exciting news of the series' renewal and released a new poster which says: "Aang's story continues. Only on Netflix." The announcement also confirms that the series will conclude with season 3.
While we've got a while to wait to find out more details, the news will definitely be a relief to fans who were hooked on season 1 - especially after that cliffhanger ending which set up the introduction of Sozin's Comet.
While we wait, here's everything we know so far about Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 on Netflix.
Avatar: The Last Airbender release date speculation
While we don't have a release date just yet, we'd guess that Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 could arrive around late 2025.
The show was renewed for season 2 in March 2024, with the below poster being released.
Season 1 started filming in November 2021, and only arrived in February 2024, over two years later.
However, now that the show's production has been up and running once, hopefully it won't take quite so long for season 2 to get out of the gate.
Nevertheless, given the amount of visual effects involved and the vast scale of production, we're not expecting season 2 imminently.
We will keep this page updated once we have any further information regarding a potential release date for Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2.
Avatar: The Last Airbender cast - Who could be back for a possible season 2?
The cast list for season 2 hasn't been confirmed yet. However we're expecting the central cast members such as Gordon Cormier, Dallas Liu, Kiawentiio Tarbell and Ian Ousley to return.
Here's a full list of the stars of Avatar: The Last Airbender season 1, any of whom could return for season 2:
- Gordon Cormier as Avatar Aang
- Dallas Liu as Prince Zuko
- Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara
- Ian Ousley as Sokka
- Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as General Iroh
- Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai
- Hiro Kanagawa as Fire Lord Sozin
- Maria Zhang as Suki
- Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula
- Casey Camp-Horinek as Gran Gran
- Arden Cho as June
- Danny Pudi as the Mechanist
- A Martinez as Pakku
- Irene Bedard as Yagoda
- Joel Oulette as Hahn
- Nathaniel Arcand as Chief Arnook
- Meegwun Fairbrother as Avatar Kuruk
- Tamlyn Tomita as Yukari
- Yvonne Chapman as Avatar Kyoshi
- Utkarsh Ambudkar as King Bumi
- CS Lee as Avatar Roku
- Lucian-River Chauhan as Teo
- James Sie as the Cabbage Merchant
- Ruy Iskandar as Lt Jee
- Momona Tamada as Ty Lee
- Thalia Tran as Mai
- Ryan Mah as Lt Dang
- François Chau as The Great Sage
- Lim Kay Siu as Gyatso
- George Takei as Koh
- Randall Duk Kim as Wan Shi Tong
One character whose fate was left uncertain was Commander Zhao (Ken Leung), who was last seen being defeated by Zuko (Dallas Liu).
Elsewheere, we're not expecting the return of Princess Yue after she sacrificed herself to save the moon spirit in season 1.
What could the plot of Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 be?
There are plenty of threads that could be picked up in season 2.
We'd expect to see Fire Lord Ozai continue his conquest of the Earth Kingdom after revealing that was his real intention in the final episode of season 1, with the help of Sozin's Comet, which will enhance the power of the Fire Nation.
We're also expecting to see Aang continue his journey to master all four elements in season 2, as he commits to training with Katara.
The second season of the Nickleodeon series sees Aang, Katar and Sokka travel to Ba Sing Se, the capital of the Earth Kingdom, where they uncover a great internal government conspiracy.
Considering the first season closely followed season 1 of the original show, we'd expect this threat to be adapted. However, it's likely that season 2 will once again be darker and more violent than the original series, as season 1 was.
Meanwhile, the cast have been open about what they'd like to do with more episodes.
Fire Lord Ozai actor Kim told RadioTimes.com that he'd love one particular scene with his on-screen brother Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who plays Uncle Iroh.
He said: "I would really love to see a scene between us where we address the fact that I am the younger brother and actually talk about the succession and how it turned out the way it did."
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His on-screen daughter, Elizabeth Yu, meanwhile, is excited to explore Azula's character more. She told RadioTimes.com: "What I'm really excited for is finally getting to show people the Azula we all know and love with all those quick quips and condescending lines, I'm excited to finally have the sass."
Meanwhile, Commander Zhao actor Ken Leung opened up about whether his character's story is over. Admitting he's "suspicious" of Zhao's demise in the finale episode, he added to RadioTimes.com: "In the original, we do know what happens to him – he ends up in the Fog of Lost Souls in the spirit world.
"As this is a re-imagining, I don't know how that part of it will be re-imagined, if it will be, so I'm in the same boat as you!"
Is there a trailer available for Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2?
There isn't a trailer available for season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender yet, but we will update this page if and when one emerges.
In the meantime you can rewatch the trailer for season 1 right here now.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is available to stream on Netflix from 22nd February 2024. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.