Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra Leaving Netflix

Headlines have been dominating over the past few days about Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra imminently leaving Netflix, however, they are likely to be streaming a little longer before moving over to Paramount+ exclusively. Both animation series originally aired on Nickelodeon in the 2000s and were added to Netflix in the US in 2020 and both lit up the top 10s. The Legend of Korra spent 20 days in the US top 10s.

And it’s not like this is some secret that we’re pulling the wool over anybody else’s eyes on other services. We’re very upfront about it. That shouldn’t come as much surprise to anyone that’s been a Netflix customer for any length of time.

Shows are typically licensed in yearly intervals to Netflix. The contract is clearly longer than one year as we passed the first year anniversary of the show being added on May 15th, 2020. Most Nickelodeon shows currently on Netflix have been available since 2019 and any added before that are no longer available.

So while we should assume these contracts will eventually lapse in these regions, where they head to after Netflix isn’t immediately clear. Elsewhere, Paramount+ is prepping exclusive Avatar projects in the future with the newly formed Avatar Studios creating new content including a theatrical animated film.

What Nickelodeon Cartoon Made A Splash On Netflix In May Of This Year?

Earlier this year, the world was re-introduced to the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender; the classic Nickelodeon cartoon made a splash in May onto Netflix. Fans were once again thrilled to watch the follow-up spin-off series The Legend of Korra on the streaming platform several months later. Netflix was also 2 years into developing a live-action adaption of Avatar with original show creators Bryan Konetizko & Mike DiMartino.

A month later, in September, ViacomCBS (parent company to Nickelodeon) announced that they would be rebranding their streaming service CBS All-Access to Paramount+. The announcement video showcased many classic Nick cartoons, including Avatar: The Last Airbender, for the new streaming service. In terms of Paramount Plus, we have announced some new entertainment franchises that we’re bringing to Plus, the Godfather, SpongeBob, the Criminal Minds spinout.

And we do have other franchises in the Company. So, you can safely assume that upcoming announcements will include new original variants of them for Paramount Plus. But, I’m not going to get ahead of things and reveal them until we get much closer to launch.

It also sounds like that a new original series could possibly be in the works for the platform as well. But it’s always nice to dream… CONFIRMED: Nick CEO has confirmed that Avatar: The Last Airbender & iCarly will leave Netflix for Paramount+ eventually (via EW) Avatar: The Last Airbender & The Legend of Korra is streaming on Netflix

Who Is The President And Ceo Of Nickelodeon?

Avatar: The Last Airbender, iCarly confirmed to be leaving Netflix down the line It may not come as a shock, but Avatar: The Last Airbender and iCarly will be leaving Netflix at some point, Nickelodeon president and CEO Brian Robbins confirmed. The Nickelodeon shows have their own futures at Paramount+ (both companies are under ViacomCBS), so it seemed like a matter of time before Nick would make them exclusives on the new streaming platform. Asked if the series would eventually come to Paramount+ as exclusives, Robbins gave The Hollywood Reporter a decisive yes.

We’re very upfront about it. Robbins did not specify when exactly the two shows would be pulled from Nickelodeon, or if Avatar’s sequel, The Legend of Korra, would also leave the platform. The exec also revealed his strategy with Avatar and iCarly was to license them to third-party outlets (like Netflix) to expose them to wider audiences before taking them back as exclusives.

We are now on our way to a full-fledged franchise strategy, creating films and spinoffs out of Avatar. Avatar Studios, the creation of which EW exclusively announced in February, is led by Avatar and Korra creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Robbins called this partnership a very lucrative, long-term pact with a lot of commitments to do a lot of great things together.

The iCarly revival, which features Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress, and Jerry Trainor reprising their roles, premiered on Paramount+ on June 17 to strong reviews. It seemed Robbins’ strategy paid off, and he said the new series is a contender for the most successful show on Paramount+.

Netflix Has Removed What Series From Its Instant Streaming Service?

I just wanted to start this post because I have no idea how to protest this sort of thing, but for whatever reason, Netflix has removed the series AtLA from its instant streaming feature. And with Nickelodeon strangely silent about the release of Book 2 of Korra, I can’t help but wonder if they’re just going to silently pull the plug on this project. I truly hope not, because this is an exceptional story.

Thanks.

Who Co-Created The Live-Action Adaptation Of Avatar: The Last Airbender?

UPDATED with Netflix statement: Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, co-creators of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of their original animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, have exited the project. In June of this year, after two years of development work, Bryan Konietzko and I made the difficult decision to leave the production.” Though Netflix said it “was committed to honoring our vision for this retelling and to supporting us on creating the series,” DiMartino wrote, “Unfortunately, things did not go as we had hoped.”

Productions are challenging. Unforeseen events arise. Plans have to change.

I do my best to go with the flow, no matter what obstacle is put in my way. But even an Air Nomad knows when it’s time to cut their losses and move on.” “And who knows?

He also made clear, that while he’s exiting the project, it does not mean the end of his involvement in the Avatar universe. “These stories and characters are important to me and the renewed interest and excitement in Avatar and Korra has been inspiring to see,” DiMartino wrote. The project is still moving forward with Nickelodeon, Dan Lin and Lin’s Rideback still attached, we hear.

Netflix ordered the live-action series adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender in 2018. The series followed main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must save the world by defeating Fire Lord Ozai and ending the destructive war with the Fire Nation. A total of 61 episodes aired.

How Long Has It Been Since Avatar: The Last Airbender Aired On Netflix?

Avatar: The Last Airbender is back on Netflix after a seven-year absence, and if you never caught the show, now is a perfect time. Skepticism is okay! It’s a standalone tale that explains everything you need to know — a terrific martial arts Western with surprisingly rich characterization and a gut-punch ending — all in 20 minutes.

The only problem: he’s a child and not quite in command of every element yet. Through a mix of standalone and serial episodes, Avatar follows Aang and his young friends as they help him on his journey to master the elements, while pursued by Fire Nation and stymied by adults in power. it’s a show that rarely simplifies things to “good” or “evil” “Zuko Alone” focuses on the young Prince Zuko, one of the show’s primary antagonists, exiled from the Fire Nation after a humiliating failure, left to wander on his own. The episode is removed from the show’s highly serialized plot.

As a once-proud member of the invading nation, Zuko has been a villain unaccustomed to caring about others. In exile however, his priorities are slowly shifting, and he decides to intervene. His internal conflict is externalized by his decision to hide his identity, and the unspoken idea that his new friends might not respond so kindly if they knew who he was.

That’s pretty good stuff for a kid’s show.