Announced in time for the original series' 20-year celebration,Avatar: Seven Havensis a new animated series within the universe ofAvatar. Originally debuting in 2005,Avatar: The Last Airbenderis set in a fantasy realm where the world is divided up into four nations, each representing an elemental force such as air, water, earth, or fire. to unite the world and stop the dastardly machinations of the Fire Nation, Aang (the titular character) must master all four elemental powers. Blending Eastern and Western animation styles,Avatarwas one of the most influential Aughts cartoons.
The original series ran for three seasons, andthe divisive sequel,The Legend of Korra, stuck around for four installments in the early 2010s. Though the franchise branched out into live-action, it was the realm of animation that always seemed like home forThe Last Airbender. Now, Avatar Studios (founded in 2021) has announcedAvatar: Seven Havens, their first animated series set within theAvataruniverse. Though an animated feature film is also on the horizon from Avatar Studios,Seven Havensis the franchise’s first true return sinceThe Legend ofKorrawent off the air over a decade ago.
Avatar: Seven Havens Is Confirmed
A New Avatar Animated Series Is Coming Soon
When Avatar Studios was founded in 2021, the newly-formed production house vowed to bring back the beloved Aughts animated franchise in a new series. Years passed, and the only project ever revealed is the forthcoming animated feature film,Aang: The Last Airbender,which is due in 2026. However,it would take until February 2025 for the first animated series to be announcedinthe form ofAvatar: Seven Havens. While much is still unknown about the show, it is currently in production, and is far beyond a simple idea percolating at Avatar Studios.
When Avatar: The Last Airbender’s New Show Takes Place (& Who Is The Avatar This Time)
The next animated show in the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, Seven Havens, will likely take place years after The Legend of Korra’s ending.
Avatarcreators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are in charge of Avatar Studios, and they will therefore be overseeing the newest installment in the TV franchise. Its place in theAvatartimeline has already been established, and there are a slew of interesting story details that offer teases about what the larger concepts ofSeven Havenswill be. Unfortunately,no casting announcements have been made yet, and it isn’t exactly clear when Avatar Studios and Nickelodeon hope to deliver the series. It’s also unclear how the future release ofAang: The Last Airbenderwill impact the show’s timeline.
Aang: The Last Airbenderis a feature film that follows Aang and his allies as adults.
In a joint statement, creators DiMartino and Konietzko said (viaVariety):
When we created the original series, we never imagined we’d still be expanding the world decades later. This new incarnation of the Avatarverse is full of fantasy, mystery, and a whole new cast of amazing characters. Get ready to take another epic and emotional adventure!
Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, had this to say:
For two decades, the richly crafted world of Avatar: The Last Airbender has introduced audiences to a world of compelling characters and groundbreaking storylines, captivating fans globally. We can’t wait to embark on the next chapter of this epic saga, with a new story set within the Avatarverse, envisioned by the original creators, Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.
Where Avatar: Seven Havens Fits Into The Avatar Timeline
The New Show Takes Place Long After The Events Of The Legend Of Korra
enough time will need to have passed for the full scope of Korra’s actions as the Avatar to have had their effect on the world.
Much like theAvatar: The Last Airbenderspinoff,The Legend of Korra, the new series will take place after the events of its predecessor.Avatar: Seven Havenswill follow up on the events ofKorra, though it hasn’t been established exactly how many years have passed. Since only one Avatar can live at any time, it will take place far enough in the future that Korra has since passed away. Also, enough time will need to have passed for the full scope of Korra’s actions as the Avatar to have had their effect on the world.
Avatar: Seven Havens Story Details
A New Avatar Rises To Repair A Fractured World
While the full story ofAvatar: Seven Havensisn’t known yet, Avatar Studios has given a pretty clear picture of what’s to come in the series. Taking place after the events ofThe Legend of Korra, the show will follow the newest Avatar, an Earthbender, who istasked with reuniting the world after the previous Avatar (Korra) fractured the nations into the eponymous Seven Havens. This premise seems to suggest thatKorra’s legacy is going to be tarnished, butSeven Havenswill likely redeem her somehow.
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The new Avatar is a girl of an undisclosed age, and her name and other important details remain elusive for now. However, besides trying to save the world,the Avatar is also hunting for her long-lost twin sister. This is perhaps the most unique wrinkle in the new series, as there has never been an Avatar with siblings before. How this changes the dynamic remains to be seen, but it’s clear that there’s more to the lore ofAvatar: Seven Havensthan what’s been revealed already.
Avatar: Seven Havens
After a world-altering catastrophe, a young Earthbender in Avatar: Seven Havens discovers she is the new Avatar but is feared rather than revered. With her lost twin, she must uncover their origins and defend the Seven Havens from destruction while evading relentless enemies.
