The Last Airbender Timeline ( Real )

announcement
October 11, 2007

Announcement of The Last Airbender Movie

M. Night Shyamalan announced he would direct a live-action film adaptation of the animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'.

casting
July 15, 2008

Casting of Lead Roles

Casting announcements were made for key characters including Noah Ringer as Aang, Nicola Peltz as Katara, and Jackson Rathbone as Sokka.

release
July 1, 2010

Release of The Last Airbender Movie

The Last Airbender film directed by M. Night Shyamalan was released in theaters worldwide.

distribution
October 5, 2010

Home Media Release

The Last Airbender was released on DVD and Blu-ray, becoming available for home viewing.

The Last Airbender Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
100 AG (After Gaang) - early spring

Discovery of the Avatar

Aang is discovered frozen in an iceberg by Katara and Sokka in the Southern Water Tribe.

freedom
100 AG - early spring

Release of Aang from Iceberg

Katara breaks the iceberg, releasing Aang who had been frozen for 100 years.

revelation
100 AG - shortly after release

Aang Learns He is the Avatar

Aang is told by Katara and Sokka that he is the Avatar who must bring balance to the world.

conflict
100 AG - spring

Fire Nation Attacks Southern Water Tribe

General Zhao attacks the Southern Water Tribe village seeking the Avatar and captured Aang.

journey
100 AG - early summer

Aang Visits the North Water Tribe

Aang and friends travel to the Northern Water Tribe to learn waterbending and prepare for battle.

battle
100 AG - summer solstice

Siege of the Northern Water Tribe

Fire Nation launches a full assault on the Northern Water Tribe, culminating in a battle at the Northern Spirit Oasis.

battle
100 AG - summer solstice

Aang Enters Avatar State at the Northern Spirit Oasis

Aang unleashes his Avatar powers to defeat Fire Nation forces and save the Northern Water Tribe.

character_development
100 AG - after battle at Northern Oasis

Aang Rejects Using Avatar State for Revenge

Aang refuses to take revenge on Fire Lord Ozai, choosing a peaceful path instead.