AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER has always had a special place at San Diego Comic-Con, from building wraps to photo ops, from on-stage presentations to a huge exhibition floor presence which has had fans jumping for joy. Well, Nickelodeon intends for 2025 to be an even bigger celebration as AVATAR celebrates its 20th anniversary at this years convention, revealing details which states definitively: go hard or go home!
With the reveal of the Exhibition Floor map by Comic-Con International, Nickelodeon are rocking up with a mammoth 1,800 square foot booth presence on which fans can have their photos taken along side a 20-foot tall iceberg encasing Aang and Appa, take part in AR journeys around the booth and grabs exclusive swag of tote bags and goodies each morning of the con.
There’s also going to be a huge on-stage celebration of the two-decade long franchise, literally kicking off the convention in Ballroom 20 (Thursday 24th July, 10am PT), featuring many of the iconic voices of the animation, including Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko) and Dee Bradley Baker (Appa). These will be joined by AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino and more as a no-doubt packed room will hold a massive party for this beloved show.
Full details below:
NICKELODEON CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER WITH EPIC HOMAGE TO THE AVATAR-VERSE AT COMIC-CON®
INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO 2025
Nick’s 1,800 Square-Foot Booth Brings the Four Elements–Water, Earth, Fire and Air–to Life Through Immersive Experiences and Special Photo Opportunities
Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER with an epic homage to the Avatar-verse, at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025. Its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor will bring the four elements—Water, Earth, Fire and Air–to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities.
The following is a rundown of Nickelodeon’s panel, booth activities and outdoor activation:
- PANEL: Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary Panel
Thursday, 7/24/25, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Room: Ballroom 20
20 Years. 4 Elements. 1 Avatar. Nickelodeon is celebrating AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER’s 20th anniversary with a panel that will take fans on a special journey through the legacy of the Avatar-verse. Join original voice cast members Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko) and Dee Bradley Baker (Appa), series composer Jeremy Zuckerman, and creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, as they celebrate one of the most beloved animated series of all time. Moderated by: Janet Varney (the voice of Korra). Yip Yip!
- 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.
About AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its three-season run (61 episodes), from February 2005 to July 2008, as one of the most beloved animated properties in history. Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy, along with multiple Annie Awards
and Genesis Awards, the series follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must defeat Fire Lord Ozai and end the Hundred Year War to restore balance to the Four Nations.
In addition to the series’ success, the property has also been translated into several bestselling book series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The graphic novel series has sold nearly 3M copies, and the young adult novels have spent more than 25 weeks on the
New York Times bestseller list and have sold more than 700,000 copies in both print and audiobook. The series has also come to life globally through Nickelodeon-themed attractions, resorts and live experiences, including the 100-city world tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, featuring a live orchestra performing the show’s iconic musical score.
