Studio Mir has announced its partnership on the production of Paramount Animation & Nickelodeon Animation’s highly anticipated theatrical feature The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.
The South Korean animation studio previously worked with Nickelodeon on Avatar: The Last Airbender spin-off The Legend of Korra in 2014. More recently, the studio's work has been seen on the recent Netflix adult animated titles Devil May Cry and Witcher: Sirens of the Deep as well as in Warner Bros. Animation/DC’s Watchmen direct-to-video films and Disney/Marvel’s X-Men ’97.
The new movie will blend 2D animation with modern CG technology to create a unique hybrid look.
Based on Nickelodeon’s award-winning, critically acclaimed Avatar: The Last Airbender series, the film is scheduled for release on January 30, 2026. Aang will pick up some years after the events of the series, following the Avatar (now in his 20s) and his companions on a new adventure.
“We’re excited to be working with the team at Studio Mir on The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. Their artistry and deep connection to the Avatar universe make them a great partner as we bring this new story to life,” said Traci Balthazor, Executive Vice President, Physical Production, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies.
The Legend of Aang is being directed by series alum Lauren Montgomery (Superman: Doomsday, Wonder Woman, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths) and co-directed by William Mata (Dora and the Fantastical Creatures), with series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko executive producing alongside Eric Coleman. The voice cast is led by Eric Nam as Aang, Dave Bautista as an unnamed villain, Dionne Quan as Toph, Jessica Matten as Katara, Román Zaragoza as Sokka and Steve Yeun in a TBA role.
Studio Mir Joins New Theatrical Animation Project with Paramount Animation
2025-05-12
Studio Mir is excited to announce its participation in the production of the theatrical animated film from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation titled The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. Set in the beloved universe of Avatar, the feature will blend 2D animation with modern CG technology to create a unique hybrid look. It will be based on the world of the original series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and is directed by Lauren Montgomery and produced by Maryann Garger, Latifa Ouaou and series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
“We’re excited to be working with the team at Studio Mir on The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. Their artistry and deep connection to the Avatar universe make them a great partner as we bring this new story to life,” said Traci Balthazor, Executive Vice President, Physical Production, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies.
Studio Mir aims to showcase its strengths in direction and animation on a global stage—pursuing excellence through originality and technical expertise in high-quality content.
We are honored to take part in this long-awaited Avatar feature film, and we look forward to delivering a project that resonates with fans around the world.
Best regards
Studio Mir
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Originally published: May 15, 2025.
Original sources: Animation Magazine, Knight Edge Media.
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