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Nickelodeon is building on the success of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender with Avatar: Seven Havens.
From the Avatar Studios banner from Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, the 26-episode pickup comes as Nickelodeon celebrates the milestone 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The original 2D-animated series, set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, centers on a young Earthbender who discovers she’s the new Avatar.
Avatar: Seven Havens is set in a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm. A young Earthbender discovers she’s the new Avatar after Korra—but in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity’s destroyer, not its savior. Hunted by both human and spirit enemies, she and her long-lost twin must uncover their mysterious origins and save the Seven Havens before civilization’s last strongholds collapse.
Avatar: Seven Havens is comprised of Book 1 (13 half-hour episodes) and Book 2 (13 half-hour episodes). Michael DiMartino (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra) and Bryan Konietzko (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra) are co-creators and executive producers.
“For two decades, the richly crafted world of Avatar: The Last Airbender has introduced audiences to a world of compelling characters and groundbreaking storylines, captivating fans globally,” said Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. “We can’t wait to embark on the next chapter of this epic saga, with a new story set within the Avatarverse, envisioned by the original creators, Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.”
“When we created the original series, we never imagined we’d still be expanding the world decades later,” said DiMartino and Konietzko. “This new incarnation of the Avatarverse is full of fantasy, mystery, and a whole new cast of amazing characters. Get ready to take another epic and emotional adventure!”
Separately, Nickelodeon is gearing up to launch the all-new animated series Super Duper Bunny League, based on the kids’ comic book series by cartoonist Jamie Smart. The 2D-animated adventure-comedy series centers on a diverse group of bunny friends who work together and use their unique powers to protect their beloved city.
The show premieres February 22 on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel. With 26 half-hour episodes across seasons one and two, it will then make its linear debut on April 19 on Nickelodeon, with new episodes rolling out for nine consecutive weeks on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Following the U.S. launch, the series will roll out on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels internationally later in the year.
