Avatar franchise sees new fighting game launch and actor backlash against Paramount

At Summer Game Fest, developers showcased Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a 1‑v‑1 2D fighter featuring characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. The demo displayed eight fighters, unique assist characters, and art that mirrors the original series. The title is slated for release on July 23, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Separately, Greg Baldwin, the voice actor who played Uncle Iroh after Mako’s death, voiced strong criticism of Paramount’s renewed stewardship of the Avatar franchise. In a social‑media post he called the new studio regime “evil,” decrying the cancellation of a planned Avatar role‑playing game and expressing contempt for how the company treats the series and its fans.

Both developments underline the franchise’s expanding multimedia presence and the tensions surrounding its corporate revival.