Following its well-received first season that restored faith in live-action adaptations, Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has officially wrapped filming on Season 2 and is already in production on Season 3. The news was revealed via a video featuring the main cast, marking a huge milestone for the live-action adaptation of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series. With production in full gear, fans have much to look forward to: more intense bending action, more depth in character development, and the much-anticipated finale to Aang’s journey.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Wrapped Filming – What Does This Mean?
As of May 2025, Season 2 filming has officially wrapped. The main cast: Gordon Cormier (Aang), Elizabeth Yu (Azula), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Uncle Iroh), Kiawentiio (Katara), Ian Ousley (Sokka), Dallas Liu (Zuko), and Daniel Dae Kim (Fire Lord Ozai), celebrated the wrap with a cheerful on-set video.
Their positive energy clearly shows how excited they are for what’s in store next. The very same video put to rest the question of whether or not production for Season 3 had already started, with the whole crew pumped to continue the momentum.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 3 Production is Currently Under Way
Netflix is not wasting any time either. Filming for Season 3 is already in progress, and just like the original animated series, Season 3 is going to be the last season of the live-action adaptation. Consistent with the original’s three-season arc, the live-action adaptation is going to provide the loyal and satisfying finale that old fans and new fans alike deserve.
Back-to-back production should allow for a smoother release schedule and more consistent storytelling. To the extent that Netflix has not announced a release date for Season 2 so far, it will likely be sometime in early to mid-2026. If all goes according to plan, Season 3 is expected to wrap filming by the end of 2025 and may premiere in 2027, depending on the length of post-production.
New Faces in the Cast
Netflix is expanding its cast roster with a number of new actors who will be portraying fan-favorite and significant characters. For Season 2, the following new cast members are confirmed:
- Terry Chen (House of Cards, Jessica Jones) as Jeong Jeong
- Dolly De Leon (Triangle of Sadness) as Lo and Li
- Lily Gao of Twisted Metal as Ursa
- Madison Hu (The Brothers Sun) as Fei
- Dichen Lachman (Severance, Jurassic World Dominion) as Avatar Yangchen
They will be joining already announced cast members like Miya Cech, who will portray Toph’s role, and bring new energy and depth into the story of the new seasons.
Ahead of Season 3, Netflix has welcomed even more experienced professionals:
- Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, Hadestown) as Piandao, the swordmaster who instructs Sokka.
- Tantoo Cardinal (Killers of the Flower Moon) is Hama, a Southern Water Tribe member with a hidden agenda.
These new additions hint at some of the series’ most memorable storylines long in the making, including Sokka’s coming of age as a warrior and Katara’s dramatic confrontation with bloodbending.
What to Watch for in Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 and 3
Season 2 will include Book Two: Earth, in which Aang continues to learn Earthbending from Toph and faces growing threats from Azula. There will be greater emotional depth, larger battles, and stronger character bonds. The season will likely be centered in Ba Sing Se, the huge capital of the Earth Kingdom, as the Fire Nation approaches it.
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Season 3 will pick up Book Three: Fire and carry the series to its high-stakes finale. With Sozin’s Comet looming, the stakes will be higher for Aang, who will finally accept his fate as the Avatar and make the most difficult choices of his life. The season ought to provide Zuko’s full redemption arc in life while tackling powerful themes like legacy, sacrifice, and peace.
Staying True to Representation and Quality
Perhaps the most universally praised element of Netflix’s Avatar has been its commitment to casting primarily Asian and Indigenous actors, directly addressing one of the largest criticisms of earlier attempts. This thoughtful decision not only brings authenticity but also honors the rich cultural heritage of the original series.
Behind the scenes, the series is overseen by showrunner Albert Kim, executive producers Christine Boylan, Jabbar Raisani, Dan Lin, Ryan Halprin, Brendan Ferguson, and Gabriel Llanas. With such a team of well-experienced professionals running the show, live-action Avatar continues to strike a fine balance between staying faithful to the original and offering something fresh.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender isn’t just avoiding the usual live-action remake curse; it’s breaking it. With Season 2 done and Season 3 in production, the series is set to wrap up with a solid, emotional finale. The cast keeps growing as the actors bring depth and authenticity to the world of bending, and the storytelling stays firmly faithful to the spirit of the original.
While we anxiously wait for more news and an actual release date, one thing is certain: Sozin’s Comet is on the way, and the final battle is just around the corner. The fans have plenty to look forward to with a well-deserved conclusion to the Avatar legacy.
