"Aang Avatar Movie Delayed to October 2026, Gets New Logo"

Paramount Pictures has announced significant shifts in its movie release schedule, impacting the eagerly awaited Nickelodeon films, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2. These changes mean fans will have to wait longer than initially planned to see these movies hit the big screen.

According to Variety, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender has been delayed from its original January 30, 2026, release date to October 9, 2026. This marks a nearly nine-month delay and is the second postponement for the film, which was initially slated for October 10, 2025. Paramount has also unveiled a new logo for the movie, which you can view below.

No specific reason was given for the delay, but it's confirmed that voice actors Steven Yeun, Dave Bautista, and Eric Nam are still part of the project. The film will focus on the original Avatar protagonist, Aang, in a story set years after the conclusion of the beloved series. It received its official title at last month's CinemaCon and is the first of three planned movies in this universe.

The sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, announced shortly before the first film's 2023 premiere, has also been delayed. Originally set for October 9, 2026, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 will now premiere on September 17, 2027, extending the wait by nearly a year. This delay leaves fans eager to see the continuation of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo's adventures, especially after the intriguing mid-credits scene in the first movie. While plot and cast details remain undisclosed, the Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series can help bridge the gap.

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While we await further updates, you can stay informed about Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series, which is set to premiere before the animated movie. For more on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2, click here to read director Jeff Rowe's thoughts on why Shredder will be "100 times scarier than Superfly."