SDCC ’25: Avatar: The Last Airbender has big plans for 20th anniversary

Nickelodeon is making sure Avatar: The Last Airbender has a significant presence at San Diego Comic-Con, as fans of the beloved animated show will have plenty to do at the upcoming event.

Avatar: The Last Airbender will showcase its universe with a 1,800-square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor, bringing the four elements—Water, Earth, Fire, and Air — to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities. Throughout the con, Nickelodeon will host panels, daily activities, and more to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary.

Check out the details below:

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.