Nickelodeon marked two decades of Avatar: The Last Airbender with an unforgettable celebration at San Diego Comic-Con, drawing nearly 5,000 superfans to Ballroom 20 for a panel packed with surprises and sneak peeks into the future of the Avatar-verse. Moderated by Janet Varney(the voice of Korra), the panel delivered nonstop moments of fan-fueled excitement, including:

• A curtain-raising tribute video honoring 20 years of Avatar fandom, spotlighting iconic moments from the series and tracing its journey from the Comic-Con pilot debut to the show’s rise as a cultural phenomenon;
• Mae Whitman (voice of Katara) shared a heartfelt video expressing her deep gratitude for being part of Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s 20th anniversary, reflecting on growing up with the show and her excitement to one day share it with her own child;

• A reunion of the original voice cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender–Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack De Sena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko), and Dee Bradley Baker (Appa), joined by series composer Jeremy Zuckerman and creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino–who gathered together for a deep dive into the 20-year legacy surrounding the beloved franchise;
• A first look at brand-new artwork from Avatar: Seven Havens, the upcoming 2D-animated series from Avatar Studios, which follows a young Earthbender who discovers she is the next Avatar. Brand-new 20^th anniversary art was revealed as well.
• Live table reads from three of Varney’s favorite Avatar episodes: “The Serpent’s Pass / Appa’s Lost Days,” “The Western Air Temple” and “Sozin’s Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang” with the original cast and creators bringing favorite scenes to life once again;
• A show-stopping “Secret Tunnel” sing-along, led by series composer Jeremy Zuckerman and backed by a video montage featuring scenes from various Avatar episodes and animated visuals, turning Ballroom 20 into a harmony-filled homage to the legendary tune.

The 20th anniversary celebration of Avatar: The Last Airbender continues all weekend at Nickelodeon’s 1,800-square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention floor, where fans can experience the four elements–Water, Earth, Fire, and Air–through immersive activations, photo ops, and interactive booth activities, along with outdoor experiences. 

DAILY BOOTH ACTIVITY

• The Boy in the Iceberg Photo Opportunity: See the moment that started it all. Fans can snap a selfie with a 20-foot-tall iceberg with Aang and Appa inside.

• Wulong Forest Gif Activation: Upon entering the activation, the towering rock columns of the Wulong Forest will come to life in this 10-foot-tall recreation of the memorable landscape. Step into the forest photo booth for a shareable 180-degree digital gif. 

• Appa Photo and Digital Gif Opportunity: After the Wulong Forest, guests can stand beside a 9-foot-tall Appa and snap a photo with the iconic flying bison. Once finished, they will receive a special printed photo and shareable digital gif on their device. Be on the lookout for a surprise appearance in the gif!

• Augmented Reality (AR) Bending Journey: Discover and scan special areas around the booth to launch AR experiences that bring your favorite Avatar characters to life.

• My Cabbages!: The early bird gets the cabbage. Each morning when the booth opens, a limited supply of exclusive tote bags with a cabbage and recipe card will be available for fans at the market stall area, while supplies last.

• Customized Baseball T-Shirt and Tote Station: Fans can purchase a t-shirt and tote bag and personalize it on the spot, with characters and art from their choice of nine fan-favorite Nick shows and Paramount Pictures movies: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Danny Phantom, The Smurfs and The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.

Choose your nation! A special Avatar: The Last Airbender customization feature will allow fans to pick from the four nations–Water, Earth, Fire and Air. Hard to pick? Non-benders can stick with an overall ATLA item.

• Autograph Signings: Signing opportunities with voice talent, producers and composer for Avatar: The Last Airbender.

• Costumed Character Appearances: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star will make appearances at Nick’s booth at select times during the convention.  

• Retail: Attendees can purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, t-shirts, pins and more.

• Giveaways: Special giveaways and posters will be handed out throughout the convention.

OUTDOOR ACTIVATIONS

• Petco Park Interactive Zone during Comic-Con will feature a Magic: The Gathering x Avatar activation that includes: an immersive photo op with the iconic cabbage cart; a cosplayer as the beloved Cabbage Merchant; a special Katara promo card; and an oversized giveaway bag with a recipe card from the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Baking Book. Hours of operation: Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location: Petco Park at 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101.