Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2, featuring the first live-action footage of Toph. The series from showrunner Albert Kim will return to the streaming service in 2026.

The live-action adaptation is based on the Nickelodeon animated series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The main cast includes Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio (Katara), Ian Ousley (Sokka), Dallas Liu (Prince Zuko), and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Uncle Iroh).

Toph And Ba Sing Se

Toph, portrayed by Miya Cech, is a blind earthbender who perceives her surroundings through seismic vibrations. Regarding the direction of season 2, executive producers Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani previously stated:

"There is no war in Ba Sing Se. Fans can expect more clever plans from Sokka, even more masterful 'bending' from Katara, and Appa and Momo remaining as fluffy as ever, while Aang learns a new form of bending (or two). We will showcase realistic versions of iconic scenes from the original and explore stories not covered by the animation."

Release Date And Future Of The Series

Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender will premiere on Netflix in 2026. The series has also been renewed for a third season that will wrap up the story.



New names in the cast include Terry Chen (Jeong Jeong), Dolly de Leon (Lo and Li), Dichen Lachman (Yangchen), Chin Han (Long Feng), Justin Chien (King Kuei), and Rekha Sharma (Amita). Amanda Zhou (Joo Dee), Lourdes Faberes (General Sung), and Kelemete Misipeka (The Boulder) will also join the cast.

It will probably not surprise anyone that James Cameron is not a fan of streaming services. The Avatar filmmaker is known for his commitment to massive spectacles that you must see in the theater, and he greatly cherishes that cinema experience.

In an interview with Empire Magazine, he elaborates on this but also mentions that there are films on streaming he appreciates. He cites one example that might surprise you.

An Adventure

"You see more and more people just settling for the habit of watching whatever their streaming service offers," says Cameron. "I'm afraid cinema as we know it will disappear."

He explains that for him, films "provide an uninterrupted experience, an adventure. At home, you can watch a film and pause it, go to the bathroom, order pizza [and so on], but there are certain films that really demand your attention, and those are the kinds of films I love to make."

Good Film

When asked if Cameron has seen anything recently that fits his criteria, he answers positively. "I don't know if it exactly falls into that category," he says, "but I really enjoyed KPop Demon Hunters. It’s quite a good film!"



KPop Demon Hunters debuted earlier this year on Netflix. It is an animated film about a group of pop stars hunting demons. The film took over global Top 10 lists and was viewed over 325 million times.

Two months after the launch of Pluribus, it is clear that Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV series has a far greater impact than initially anticipated. What started as a project he once described as coincidentally arising within the science fiction genre has now transformed into one of the most-watched titles on the platform. New episodes are released weekly, and the audience seems to enthusiastically embrace the mysterious atmosphere filled with discomfort.

After the crime series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, no one expected Gilligan to take his next step in a completely different direction. Yet, he now finds himself in a world where alienation and social friction are central themes. Pluribus follows Carol Sturka, played by Rhea Seehorn, who becomes increasingly uneasy as everyone around her suddenly behaves overly friendly due to an alien virus.

From Crime To Mystery

The idea emerged years ago during the filming of Better Call Saul, when Gilligan pondered during walks the thought of a world that unexpectedly shifts into unprecedented kindness. This premise later formed the foundation of Pluribus. Although the series is thematically distant from his earlier work, some viewers refer to the subtle tension reminiscent of his time on The X Files.

The reception of the initial episodes confirms that Apple TV’s description of an inexplicable yet human tale resonates well with the audience. Bob Odenkirk, from Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, confidently spoke about the project two months ago, stating: "I’m sure it’s going to be huge. Really huge, it’s going to be the biggest project since Game of Thrones". That statement now seems strikingly close to reality.

Watching

You can now watch the first six episodes of the series on Apple TV!