Eric Nam to Play Lead Role In The New “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Movie

During Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation, it was revealed that Eric Nam, alongside Dave Bautista, will lead the ensemble cast of the highly anticipated project.

Directed by William Mata and Lauren Montgomery, "Aang: The Last Airbender" is set to release in 2025, marking the first of three standalone Avatar animated films. Original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko will serve as executive producers, adding to the project's credibility.

Dave Bautista, known for his role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, will voice the villain, while Eric Nam will portray the adult version of the titular character, Aang.

Eric Nam's response to the casting news on X (formerly Twitter) further confirmed his involvement, sparking excitement among fans.

With a plot yet to be officially revealed, anticipation for "Aang: The Last Airbender" continues to build ahead of its scheduled release on October 10, 2025, from Paramount Pictures. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated addition to the Avatar franchise.