The Revival of a Beloved Franchise: What "Aang: The Last Airbender" Means for Animation's Future The nostalgia fueled revival of beloved franchises is nothing new in animation, but the return of Avatar Studios' "Aang: The Last Airbender" to the screen offers more than just a trip down memory lane.
Set nearly a decade after the events of the original series, this animated film tackles complex themes like trauma, identity, and the long term effects of war on its protagonist.
Avatar Aang's thoughtful worldbuilding expands upon the intricate cosmology established by series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.