Netflix is preparing to wrap up its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation, with production set to begin on the third and final season. Inspired by the iconic Nickelodeon animated series, The Last Airbender follows Aang, a master of all four elements, who must restore balance to his divided world after vanishing for 100 years, giving the Fire Nation the chance to seize power through war.
The original show remains one of the most acclaimed TV series ever. While Netflix’s live-action version hasn’t received the same level of fan appreciation after its first season, its popularity was enough for the platform to approve two more seasons to complete the story.
According to Production Weekly, Season 3 of Avatar: The Last Airbender is scheduled to start filming this week. This news might come as a surprise, especially since Season 2 hasn’t received a release date yet and has only just begun production. This could indicate that Netflix is filming Seasons 2 and 3 back-to-back, though no official confirmation or hints have been given by those involved in the project.
Advertisement Netflix has yet to announce release dates for either of the upcoming seasons. While some anticipated Season 2 to arrive by late 2025, its absence from Netflix’s recently released trailer for the 2025 lineup suggests a longer wait. It’s now likely that Aang, Katara, and Sokka won’t return to our screens until 2026 or later.
Along with delivering more Earth, Water, Fire, and Airbending action, The Last Airbender Season 3 will introduce the live-action version of Toph Beifong—also known as The Blind Bandit and Melon Lord. Originally introduced in Season 2 of the animated series, Toph became Aang’s Earthbending teacher and a key member of Team Avatar. Despite being visually impaired, she is widely regarded as the most powerful Earthbender in the world.
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After an extensive open casting call, Miya Cech was selected to play Toph in Netflix’s adaptation. In a post-casting interview, Cech expressed her deep love for the series and excitement for the role, calling Toph the “role that I’ve been wanting to play since I was 10.” However, she also noted that Netflix is making some minor changes to the character for the live-action version, including aging her up slightly. “She’s a little bit older, so she’s not a little kid anymore.”
This reveal disappointed some fans, especially since one of the biggest criticisms of Netflix’s adaptation is its departure from the childlike innocence of the original series, often overlooking that its main characters are still kids. The live-action version takes on a much darker tone, featuring intense action and a muted color palette. However, there’s no need to worry too much about Toph’s changes—Cech reassures fans that she’s still the same fiery, spunky character who won’t hesitate to call a certain someone “Twinkle Toes.”
Source: Production Weekly