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Saturday, October 10, 2026

'Avatar: Seven Havens' Renewed for Books 3 and 4 | NYCC 2026

Get ready, benders and non-benders! Today (Oct. 9) at New York Comic Con, Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko revealed in front of thousands of fans that Avatar: Seven Havens has officially been renewed for Books 3 and Book 4 on Paramount+. In addition, they announced a new Paramount+ original animated series, Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, as the next installment in the iconic franchise.

(L-R): Saheli Khan as Pavi, Dee Bradley Baker as Geet/Ruhi, and Aishwarya "Aishu" Devan as Nisha in Avatar: Seven Havens, episode 2, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2026. Photo credit: Paramount+

Konietzko and DiMartino were joined on the panel by fellow Avatar: Seven Havens executive producer Ethan Spaulding and co-executive producer Sehaj Sethi, along with the voices of Pavi, Nisha and Jae: Saheli Khan, Aishu Devan and Major Curda. Moderated by the original voice of Korra, Janet Varney, the panel gave fans exclusive insight into the making of the series, plus a special 'script to screen' clip.

The logline for Seven Havens states:

“Set in a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm, ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ follows Pavi, a young Earthbender who discovers she’s the new Avatar after Korra, only to find that in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity’s destroyer, not its savior. Hunted by both human and spirit enemies, Pavi and her long-lost twin Nisha must uncover their mysterious origins and save the Seven Havens before civilization’s last strongholds collapse.”

The voice cast also includes Akshay Khanna as Karthik, Sakina Jaffrey as Agam, Darren Barnet as Daemin, Dianne Doan as Zi, and Dee Bradley Baker as Geet and Ruhi.

Avatar: Seven Havens is created by DiMartino and Konietzko, who also serve as executive producers via Avatar Studios. Spaulding is an executive producer as well, with Sethi as co-executive producer. Nickelodeon and Avatar Studios produce.

Avatar: Seven Havens Books 3 and 4 (or seasons 3 and 4) will continue the story of Avatar Pavi and her twin sister Nisha. The first three episodes of Book 1 premiered globally on Paramount+ today, and will be followed by episodes 4-6 on Friday, October 16, episodes 7-9 on Friday, October 23, and episodes 10-13 on Friday, October 30. More details on Books 2, 3 and 4 will follow at a later date.

In Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos a rebellious teenage Avatar bucks thousands of years of tradition by choosing to learn the four elements through globetrotting adventures, staying one step ahead of his angry teacher, rowdy pirates, and chaotic spirits - all while helping the world in his own unique ways. Today's panel attendees were treated to an exclusive first look at Kuruk and his pet, Nikik. The upcoming series is produced by Avatar Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studios with co-creator Bryan Konietzko serving as showrunner.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game also took center stage on the panel. Moderator Janet Varney unveiled special in-game Avatar: Seven Havens colorways for the full roster of playable characters and Sonam's temple stage, alongside a shoutout to the upcoming OS: NYC event.

Varney also teased incoming Avatar: Seven Havens episodes of the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements, which she co-hosts with Dante Basco (the original voice of Zuko). After 3 new episodes this week, 2 episodes a week will accompany the Avatar: Seven Havens Paramount+ rollout, featuring exclusive creator and cast interviews and more. Fans can watch the podcast on the official Avatar Legends YouTube channel.

Check out a first look at Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos below!:

Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, season 1, streaming on Paramount+. Photo credit: Paramount+

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Originally published: October 10, 2026.

Additional source and lead image: Variety.

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Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos: Paramount+ Announces New 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Series at NYCC 2026

A new show in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe is on the way — covering an Avatar from generations past.

Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, season 1, streaming on Paramount+. Photo credit: Paramount+

Paramount+ has ordered Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, an Paramount+ original animated series focused on the Water Tribe Avatar three generations before Avatar Aang. Billed as the "next installment" of the iconic Avatar franchise, the announcement was made onstage in front of thousands of fans during the New York Comic-Con panel for Avatar: Seven Havens, which premiered today (Oct. 9) on Paramount+.

Panel attendees were treated to an exclusive first look at Kuruk and his pet, Nikik.

The upcoming series is produced by Avatar Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studios with co-creator Bryan Konietzko serving as showrunner.

It's currently unknown how many episodes and seasons (or "Books") have been ordered for Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos's initial run.

Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creators Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino unveiled the series during a New York Comic-Con Avatar Legends panel on Friday, coinciding with the premiere of Avatar: Seven Havens, their show following the latest Avatar. The panel was moderated by Janet Varney, who voiced Korra in The Legend of Korra.

The co-creators also revealed Avatar: Seven Havens was renewed for two additional seasons, or Books 3 and 4. Konietzko and DiMartino were joined on the panel by fellow Avatar: Seven Havens executive producer Ethan Spaulding and co-executive producer Sehaj Sethi, along with the voices of Pavi, Nisha and Jae: Saheli Khan, Aishu Devan and Major Curda. The panel gave fans exclusive insight into the making of the series, plus a special 'script to screen' clip.

Avatar: Seven Havens Books 3 and 4 will continue the story of Avatar Pavi and her twin sister Nisha. The first three episodes of Book 1 premiered globally on Paramount+ today, and will be followed by episodes 4-6 on Friday, October 16, episodes 7-9 on Friday, October 23, and episodes 10-13 on Friday, October 30. More details on Books 2, 3 and 4 will follow at a later date.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game also took center stage on the panel. Moderator Janet Varney unveiled special in-game Avatar: Seven Havens colorways for the full roster of playable characters and Sonam's temple stage, alongside a shoutout to the upcoming OS: NYC event.

Check out a first look at Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos below!:

Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, season 1, streaming on Paramount+. Photo credit: Paramount+

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Orders 'Avatar: Seven Havens' Animated Series!

Originally published: October 10, 2026.

Additional source: Variety.

Avatar Takes to the Stage at New York Comic Con

AVATAR TAKES TO THE STAGE AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

AVATAR: SEVEN HAVENS RENEWED FOR BOOKS 3 AND 4, NEW ANIMATED SERIES AVATAR KURUK: WAVE OF CHAOS COMING TO PARAMOUNT+

Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, season 1, streaming on Paramount+. Photo credit: Paramount+

October 9, 2026 - Get ready, benders and non-benders! Today at New York Comic Con, Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko revealed in front of thousands of fans that Avatar: Seven Havens has officially been renewed for Books 3 and Book 4 on Paramount+. In addition, they announced a new Paramount+ original animated series, Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, as the next installment in the iconic franchise.

Konietzko and DiMartino were joined on the panel by fellow Avatar: Seven Havens executive producer Ethan Spaulding and co-executive producer Sehaj Sethi, along with the voices of Pavi, Nisha and Jae: Saheli Khan, Aishu Devan and Major Curda. Moderated by the original voice of Korra, Janet Varney, the panel gave fans exclusive insight into the making of the series, plus a special 'script to screen' clip.

Avatar: Seven Havens Books 3 and 4 will continue the story of Avatar Pavi and her twin sister Nisha. The first three episodes of Book 1 premiered globally on Paramount+ today, and will be followed by episodes 4-6 on Friday, October 16, episodes 7-9 on Friday, October 23, and episodes 10-13 on Friday, October 30. More details on Books 2, 3 and 4 will follow at a later date.

In Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos a rebellious teenage Avatar bucks thousands of years of tradition by choosing to learn the four elements through globetrotting adventures, staying one step ahead of his angry teacher, rowdy pirates, and chaotic spirits - all while helping the world in his own unique ways. Today's panel attendees were treated to an exclusive first look at Kuruk and his pet, Nikik. The upcoming series is produced by Avatar Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studios with co-creator Bryan Konietzko serving as showrunner.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game also took center stage on the panel. Moderator Janet Varney unveiled special in-game Avatar: Seven Havens colorways for the full roster of playable characters and Sonam's temple stage, alongside a shoutout to the upcoming OS: NYC event.

Varney also teased incoming Avatar: Seven Havens episodes of the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements, which she co-hosts with Dante Basco (the original voice of Zuko). After 3 new episodes this week, 2 episodes a week will accompany the Avatar: Seven Havens Paramount+ rollout, featuring exclusive creator and cast interviews and more. Fans can watch the podcast on the official Avatar Legends YouTube channel or listen here.

Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, season 1, streaming on Paramount+. Photo credit: Paramount+

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Orders 'Avatar: Seven Havens' Animated Series!

Originally published: October 10, 2026.

Official Paramount+ press release courtesy of TheFutonCritic.com; Imagery courtesy of Bleeding Cool; Additional source: Variety.

Friday, October 09, 2026

🔴 LIVE: Avatar: Seven Havens | New York Comic Con 2026 Panel | Avatar Legends

🔴 LIVE: Avatar: Seven Havens | New York Comic Con 2026 Panel | Avatar Legends

Four Nations fans: unite for the ultimate celebration of Avatar: Seven Havens on its premiere day!

Moderated by the original voice of Korra, Janet Varney, join executive producers Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Ethan Spaulding and Sehaj Sethi plus cast members Saheli Khan (“Pavi”), Aishu Devan (“Nisha”) and Major Curda (“Jae”) for an exclusive glimpse into the making of the series. Plus, hear more about what's in store across the Avatar Legends universe.

Avatar: Seven Havens is an all-new, original series from creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, set to premiere globally on Paramount+ on Friday, October 9. Set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the original 2D-animated series centers around a young Earthbender who discovers she’s the new Avatar after Korra in a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm. Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are co-creators and executive producers for Avatar: Seven Havens. Ethan Spaulding is executive producer and Sehaj Sethi is co-executive producer.

Fight at the Fire Nation Festival! | SEASON FINALE | Avatar: Chibi Minis | Avatar Legends

In the season finale episode of Avatar: Chibi Minis, Aang & friends are found by Admiral Zhao at a Fire Nation Festival! Can Aang, Katara, and Sokka escape their newly promoted nemesis? Or will The Fire Nation for generations tell stories about the great Zhao who found the Avatar hiding in plain sight?

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Living Legend Stan Sakai Presents The Last Ronin's Spiritual Predecessor 'TMNT: The First Ronin'

LIVING LEGEND STAN SAKAI PRESENTS THE LAST RONIN’S SPIRITUAL PREDECESSOR TMNT: THE FIRST RONIN

FEATURING BREATHTAKING ARTWORK BY SOO LEE

IDW (Cover B by Stan Sakai, Emi Fujii)

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 8, 2026) – Renowned comic book creator Stan Sakai and Bram Stoker Award-winning artist Soo Lee are honoring the legacy of the chart-topping triumph TMNT: THE LAST RONIN with a captivating spiritual predecessor.

Variant cover by Stan Sakai, Emi Fujii

With the debut issue slashing into comic shops March 2027, TMNT: THE FIRST RONIN transports readers to 1600s Japan as the fearsome warrior and tactician General Kameyama is facing impossible odds in a great war. When his allies fall and he becomes the last man standing, the tide swiftly changes when four yōkai – supernatural creatures and monsters from Japanese folklore – who resemble humanoid turtles leap to his aid and defeat his foes. But Kameyama’s battle is far from over as the epic yōkai war approaches…

TMNT: THE FIRST RONIN is a showcase of Sakai’s unforgettable impact on the medium, presenting new character designs, writing, page layouts and an entirely new mythology from his rich imagination. Combined with Lee’s astonishing artwork, this is a must-read series for fans of TMNT: THE LAST RONIN and the visual storytelling that only comics can provide.

Cover A by Soo Lee

“As you may know, I have been a huge fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) since 1984 when both the Turtles and Usagi made their debut,” said Sakai. “I enjoyed all of their incarnations, including THE LAST RONIN, so I am really excited to be writing THE FIRST RONIN. It will have new variations of the Turtles, not mutants this time but yōkai. That is just one of the surprises in store.”

“I am so excited and honored to be a part of this new installment of the TMNT universe. And to be working with the comic legend, Stan Sakai, is an absolute dream come true,” stated Lee. “If there ever was a TMNT story that I would want to draw, this spin on the Turtles team is it. We’re adding a new vision and lore to the already beloved gang so I hope the fans will welcome this new journey and enjoy the adventure with us.”

“Thanks to the exceptional work of Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and the full creative team, THE LAST RONIN is an undeniable pop culture phenomenon,” commented Davidi Jonas, IDW CEO. “Expanding on its legacy, especially with new creators, is not something we take lightly. But if there’s one person up to the task, it’s living legend Stan Sakai. Along with the amazing artist Soo Lee, we are absolutely blown away by the story they’re crafting. It’s sure to keep fans guessing until the final issue.”

Contact a comic shop near you to pre-order all five issues of TMNT: THE FIRST RONIN and other TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES comics. It’s the only way to guarantee your copies. TMNT: THE LAST RONIN III – RETURN FOR NEW YORK, the final chapter of the smash-hit saga from Eastman, Tom Waltz, the Escorza Brothers, Ben Bishop, and Luis Antonio Delgado, will also be released in 2027 with more information and art to be revealed in the coming months.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE FIRST RONIN #1 (of 5) Cover A by Soo Lee UPC: 82771403640400111
Cover B by Stan Sakai, Emi Fujii UPC: 82771403640400121
Cover C by Ito UPC: 82771403640400131
Cover D by Fero Pe UPC: 82771403640400141
Cover E by Andrew K. Currey UPC: 82771403640400151
Cover F Sketch Variant UPC: 82771403640400161
Variant RI 1:10 by Julie Sakai UPC: 82771403640400171
Variant RI 1:15 by Soo Lee (full art) UPC: 82771403640400181
Variant RI 1:25 by Godtail UPC: 82771403640400191
Variant RI 1:50 by Tokitokoro UPC: 82771403642800111
Variant RI 1:100 by Ito (full art, red moon) UPC: 82771403642800211

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The Last Ronin was a five-issue comic book series published between 2020 and 2022, written by original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Eastman and Tom Waltz, based on an outline that Eastman had cooked up with fellow co-creator Peter Laird back in 1987. It is set in the future, in an alternate TMNT timeline, with Michelangelo the last remaining turtle as he decides to track down and kill Shredder’s grandson. Notable for its markedly darker tone and nihilistic ending, it was, nonetheless, a critical and commercial smash. It inspired two more series (The Last Ronin – Lost Years and The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution in 2023 and ’24), while a novelization was released earlier this year and a video game is in the works. There was also, of course, tons of merchandise.

In 2024, a movie adaptation of The Last Ronin was announced, with Walter Hamada producing, Tyler Burton Smith writing and Ilya Naishuller directing. The movie would have been an R-rated, live-action adaptation, complementing the more family-friendly Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel (which is still set for release next year). By 2025, Paramount had decided to install Neal Moritz, who oversees the studio’s popular Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, to instead reboot TMNT and plans for The Last Ronin film were quietly canceled.

Official IDW Publishing press release courtesy of First Comics News; Imagery courtesy of TheWrap; H/T: The Old Turtle Den.