AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Expands Its Universe With a 2026 Fighting Game and YouTube Animated Series

During its 20th anniversary celebration at New York Comic Con, Nickelodeon revealed two major projects that will expand the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe, which includes an all-new fighting video game and a 2D animated series on YouTube.

The panel was filled with nostalgia as members of the original cast Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Top), Dante Basco (Zuko), Mae Whitman (Katara) and co-creator Bryan Konietzko registered moderator Janet Varney (Korra) to celebrate two decades of bending brilliance.

One of the biggest reveals was the upcoming one-on-one fighting video game, currently titled Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game.

The title will feature a roster of fan-favorite characters including Aang, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Azula, Toph and Korra, all beautifully hand-drawn in 2D animation. Each character will showcase their elemental powers in fast-paced combat.

includes Aang gracefully bending into the air and unleashing the Avatar state, Zuko wielding his Blue Spirit mask and dual swords, and Korra bending all four elements with intense power. The game will release on consoles in summer 2026.

Fans also got their first look at a chibi-style animated series that will debut on YouTube. These short 2D shorts will reimagine classic Avatar moments while introducing new, light-hearted adventures from across the Four Nations.

One of the main shorts revisits the first episode, with Katara and Sokka discovering Aang and dealing with Zuko and the Fire Nation in adorable, over-the-top fashion.

These two new projects are just part of the growing Avatar universe. Next up is the highly anticipated sequel series Avatar: Seven Paradiseswhich follows the Avatar succeeding Korra.

Cinematically, fans can’t wait The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbenderwhich will be released in theaters on October 9, 2026.