The upcoming animated film Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender has been leaked online months before its official Paramount+ premiere, and the people who spent years making it are not happy about it. Animator Julia Schoel called the leak “incredibly disrespectful,” while colleagues have urged fans to support the official release so that future Avatar films can still happen.

How The Film Ended Up Online

On 12 April, X/Twitter user @ImStillDissin posted around three minutes of footage from the film, claiming that Nickelodeon “accidentally” emailed them the entire movie. The two clips offered the first real look at the project’s animation, new voice cast, and key plot moments, including previously unknown cast members like Ke Huy Quan as Avatar Xian and Ken Jeong as the Cabbage Merchant.

Nickelodeon accidentally emailed me the entire Avatar aang movie🤦they made Toph straight yall pic.twitter.com/AujZ7WZo4c

— 𝅙 (@ImStillDissin) April 12, 2026

The posts racked up over 100,000 likes before being hit with a copyright strike. The clips now display the message “this media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner,” which strongly suggests the footage was genuine. Paramount has not publicly commented on the leak.

What The Leaked Footage Showed

The first clip showed Team Avatar reunited as adults, healing an ancient Airbender named Tagah (voiced by Dave Bautista) who had been trapped in ice. The second appeared to be from later in the film, featuring Tagah attempting to pull a temple from the Spirit World, with a creature called a Gorillavark voiced by Taika Waititi appearing as a result.

The footage also confirmed the film’s 2D hand-drawn characters set against 3D computer-animated environments. For a project that has been almost entirely shrouded in mystery, with no official trailer released, the leak effectively spoiled several major reveals in one go.

Paramount’s Shift From Theatres To Streaming

Part of what made the leak so explosive among the fanbase is the context around it. In December, Paramount scrapped plans for a theatrical release and announced the film would launch exclusively on Paramount+ on 9 October 2026. The decision made Paramount+ the exclusive home for all Avatar Studios content, including the original series Avatar: Seven Havens.

That move frustrated fans who had been expecting a cinema experience, especially given the enormous box office success of anime films in recent years. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, for instance, grossed $774 million globally. Some fans saw the leak as a form of protest against Paramount’s decision, openly sharing the footage and encouraging others to watch it.

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Animators Speak Out Against The Leak

That celebratory response from some corners of the fandom did not sit well with the artists who made the film. Julia Schoel, an animator on The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, posted on X that the team had worked on the movie for years expecting to celebrate their work in theatres, only to “see people unceremoniously leak the film and pass our shots around on Twitter like candy.”

Schoel acknowledged that Paramount’s decision to pull the film from theatres was an “awful decision,” but argued that it does not justify leaking the movie months before release. She drew a distinction between piracy and a pre-release leak, explaining that leaking a film before launch “undermines the entire effort at its most vulnerable moment,” robbing the project of its marketing buildup, premieres, and the chance to reach audiences through official channels. That, she said, directly harms the film’s reputation and affects future opportunities for the artists involved.

but pirating the movie after its release would have at least been better than this. This is incredibly disrespectful to all of the hard work the artists put in (3/3)

— jul 🐯 (@papajoolia) April 14, 2026

Tessa Bright, who served as animation director at Flying Bark Studio in a leadership capacity on the film, backed Schoel up. Bright said it “breaks my heart to see the way some fans are treating the hard-working artists who dedicated years of their lives” to the project, and asked fans to remain respectful even if they disagree with the situation.

-product and I’m sure a lot of you will agree. And even if you disagree with us, I hope that you can find it in yourself to still be respectful. To the fans and industry folks who have spoken out for us, thank you, you’re a big reason it was all worth it ❤️

— Tessa Bright (@teebeedraws) April 15, 2026

Anna Gong, another member of the production team, described the leak as feeling “pretty awful” and pointed out that the film’s quality was a direct result of the passion the team poured into it. Gong asked fans to support the actual release “so we can make more movies.”

it feels pretty awful. the only reason the movie looks so good is because there was so much passion directed toward making a truly special moment for ATLA.

please support the actual release as well so we can make more movies <3

— Anna Gong (@trunadraws) April 14, 2026

The Voice Cast Behind The Film

Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender features Eric Nam as the adult Aang, with Jessica Matten taking over the role of Katara from original voice actress Mae Whitman. Whitman stepped aside voluntarily in May 2023, encouraging the franchise to cast actors who matched the characters’ cultural backgrounds. Steven Yeun voices Fire Lord Zuko, Román Zaragoza plays Sokka, and Dionne Quan returns as Toph Beifong.

The film is directed by Lauren Montgomery and William Mata, runs 94 minutes, and is the first in a planned trilogy of animated films set in the Avatar universe. Original series composer Jeremy Zuckerman scored the film with a full orchestral budget that was not available during the original television run.

What Happens Next

The leak arrives a full six months before the 9 October premiere, and whether it ultimately helps or hurts Paramount+’s subscription numbers remains to be seen. What is clear is that the artists behind the film are asking fans to channel their frustration with Paramount’s distribution choices in a direction that does not punish the people who actually made the movie. For a project that is meant to kick off a new era of Avatar animation, the way fans respond to the official release could determine whether that era gets off the ground at all.

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Blast back to the 90’s and the 8 BIT era while joining Tommy, Chuckie, Phil and Lil on a quest to find lost Reptar Coins.

Yep, Rugrats are back, in retro inspired side scroll platformer released by Limited Run Games.

Developers, The Mix Games and Wallride have recreated the look and feel of the Nickelodeon cartoon series, and for those that either remember or are still fans of the show, there are a lot of easter eggs.

The babies adventure begins as they see a commercial for a Reptar video game. Knowing that they do not have money to buy the game, they set out in their own imagined version.

While Rugrats: Adventure in Gameland may look like child’s play, it’s not.

For a retro-esque side scroller, it has an unusual difficulty spike at times, where even seasoned gamers are going to feel the burn of repeating areas over and over.

There’s boss fights, cookies and baby bottles to be found, puzzles and all manner of baddies to be taken out on your quest throughout the game.

During play you can swap from Tommy, Phil, Lil and Chuckie as playable characters. Each baby has their own skills, sort of.

And if you really want the retro flavour, there’s an 8 BIT mode.

You can also get a mate to join you.

Rugrats was a fav cartoon of mine as a kid (and still is!) and this iconically cartoon styled game, while super frustrating in parts, is a lot of fun to play through.

I recommend Rugrats: Adventure in Gameland if you’re a fan of the original series, or if you want to introduce your kids to the golden era of animation shows.

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GameMill Entertainment has announced Nickelodeon Kart Racers, a new multi-player console racing game that features iconic Nickelodeon animated characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and more, as they race on 24 different Slime-themed tracks.  Nickelodeon Kart Racers allows players to compete as their favorite Nick character in four-player local multiplayer or battle mode to win cups and Kart upgrades.  The brand new game is rated E for Everyone and will be available on all major consoles worldwide for holiday (U.S.) 2018.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Nickelodeon to bring all of these amazing characters into one fun, competitive video game for fans of all ages to enjoy,” shares Mark Meadows, Partner of GameMill Entertainment. “Nickelodeon has created characters and stories that are loved around the world and we specialize in transforming treasured characters and stories into playable entertainment for the die-hard fans and casual gamers alike.”

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of casual games for the mass market consumer. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo handhelds and consoles including Nintendo DS , Nintendo 3DS and Wii, Switch, Microsoft consoles including Xbox 360,  Xbox One, XBLA, Microsoft Games On Demand, and Sony consoles including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages.

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SpongeBob SquarePants, Tak and many other gaming hits will celebrate their comeback in 2018 and beyond.

THQ Nordic and Nickelodeon today announced the global revival of several game titles connected with Nickelodeon properties.

“The appetite for Nickelodeon content old and new continues to grow and it’s exciting to bring our beloved content to new audiences through this partnership with THQ Nordic,” said Jon Roman, Senior Vice President, Toys, Nickelodeon. “These titles were popular when they were first released and we can’t wait for fans around the world to rediscover their favorites.”

“This one hits close to home! We are very proud of signing this agreement, which was originally executed by the “former” THQ Inc,” comments Adrienne Lauer, VP Digital Sales & Business Development Americas at THQ Nordic. “We believe the combination of strong licenses and solid, crisp gameplay was one of THQ Inc’s trademark strategies, and we intend to continue this tradition. I am confident we chose one of the strongest partners for doing just that. It is a perfect fit for our “asset care” strategy: bringing back fan-favorites, continuing to support legacy games and make them available on current and even next-gen platforms.”

On-shelf availability will be announced in the coming months.

The full list of game titles are:

• Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Back At The Barnyard
• Catscratch
• Danny Phantom
• El Tigre
• Invader Zim
• Jimmy Neutron
• My Life As A Teenage Robot
• Rocket Power
• Rocko’s Modern Life
• Rugrats
• SpongeBob SquarePants
• Tak And The Power Of JUJU
• The Fairly OddParents (US only)
• The Ren & Stimpy Show
• The Wild Thornberrys

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No job is too big, no pup is too small!

Worldwide video game publisher, Outright Games is proud to announce it has partnered with Nickelodeon to release a new game based on Nick’s hit animated preschool series, PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment. PAW Patrol: On a Roll will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC this fall.

PAW Patrol follows the adventures of a pack of heroic rescue pups; Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Everest and Tracker, who are led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to protect the Adventure Bay community believing no job is too big, no pup is too small!  The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving.

In Outright Games’ PAW Patrol: On a Roll, players join Ryder and all eight PAW Patrol Pups for 16 exciting rescue missions. Help each pup use their unique abilities to rescue friends and keep their community safe. Jump into eight awesome Adventure Bay locations, including Farmer Yumi’s Farm, Jake’s Mountain, a desert canyon, under the waves, and more. The game’s fun puzzle-platforming action is “PAW-fect” for kids of all ages.

“PAW Patrol is a series the entire family can enjoy, so we are creating a video game that children and parents can have fun playing together,” shares Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “We are excited to reveal more about the action-packed features in the coming months, so stay tuned!”

PAW Patrol: On a Roll will release in September 2018.

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Activision Publishing, Inc., Nickelodeon and PlatinumGames Inc. have released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan, a new action game starring New York City’s Heroes in a Half-Shell – Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. Made with developer PlatinumGames’ unique flair for fast, satisfying combat and bold, energetic visuals, it pits players against aliens, mutants and the soldiers of the Foot Clan in a showdown for the sprawling streets, subways, sewers and skylines of the Big Apple.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is a third-person, team-based brawler that can be enjoyed alone or with up to four players in online cooperative multiplayer. Dish out justice to huge swarms of enemies, and stand strong against hard-hitting, fan-favourite villains like Shredder, General Krang, Karai, Bebop, Rocksteady, Armaggon, Wingnut and Slash. Each Turtle has a distinct play style and can be customised with special Ninjutsu moves, combat items and other bonuses to top the global leader boards across multiple difficulty levels.

Drawing from the gritty but light-hearted attitude of the series’ origins, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan delivers an original storyline from IDW Publishing author Tom Waltz and is crafted with beautifully colourful cel-shaded 3D graphics.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is out now on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam. It is also available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. This game has an ACB rating M (Mature).

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