Paramount Pictures has announced significant shifts in its movie release schedule, impacting two highly anticipated Nickelodeon films: The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2. Both movies are now set to premiere months later than originally planned.
According to Variety, the eagerly awaited The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, which focuses on the iconic character Aang from the Avatar universe, has been delayed from its initial release date of January 30, 2026, to October 9, 2026. This marks a nearly nine-month delay, making it the second postponement for the film, which was originally slated for October 10, 2025. Paramount has also unveiled a new logo for the movie, which can be viewed below.
No specific reason for the delay was provided, but the confirmed voice cast, including Steven Yeun, Dave Bautista, and Eric Nam, remains attached to the project. The film will explore Aang's story years after the conclusion of the beloved series. It received its official title at last month's CinemaCon and is the first of three planned movies set in the Avatar universe.
Similarly, the sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, announced shortly before the first film's premiere in 2023, has also been delayed. Originally set for October 9, 2026, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 will now hit theaters on September 17, 2027, extending the wait for fans by nearly a year. This delay means a longer anticipation for the resolution of the tantalizing mid-credits scene from the first movie. While plot and cast details remain under wraps, fans can look forward to the Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series to tide them over.
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