In July 2023, the explanation Paramount's then CEO Brian Robbins gave as to why Under the Boardwalk wasn't getting a proper theatrical release was that "[they're] not going to release an expensive original animated movie and just pray people come," and the studio would instead prioritize animated franchises like Avatar to attract younger moviegoers. Flash forward to December 2025 following the Skydance merger, and it was announced that Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender would instead be released on Paramount+ and not in theaters Ver mais