{
  "id": 13155450,
  "title": "‘Avatar’ Animated Series ‘Kuruk: Wave of Chaos’ Greenlit at Paramount+",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/avatar-animated-series-kuruk-wave-of-chaos-greenlit-at-paramount",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/avatar-series-kuruk-wave-of-chaos-greenlit-paramount-plus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paramount+ has greenlit a new animated series titled \"Kuruk: Wave of Chaos\" as part of the \"Avatar\" franchise. The show centers around a rebellious teenage Avatar who defies tradition by learning the four elements through global adventures, evading his strict teacher, mischievous pirates, and mischievous spirits, all while contributing to the world's well-being in his own unique manner. Co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko of \"Avatar: The Last Airbender\" announced the news at a Friday New York Comic Con panel, with Konietzko taking on the role of showrunner. The series will be produced by Avatar Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studios. At the panel, fans were given their first glimpse of Kuruk and his companion, Nikik. Furthermore, \"Avatar: Seven Havens\" was renewed for Books 3 and 4, which will continue the story of Avatar Pavi and her twin sister Nisha. The premiere of Book 1's first three episodes was released on Paramount+ on Thursday, with subsequent episodes rolling out on October 16, October 23, and October 30, leading up to the finale.",
  "summary": "\"Avatar: Seven Havens\" also scores renewals for Books 3 and 4 The post ‘Avatar’ Animated Series ‘Kuruk: Wave of Chaos’ Greenlit at Paramount+ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "New Avatar Animated Series About Teen Kuruk Ordered At Paramount+, Seven Havens Scores Double Renewal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/new-avatar-animated-series-about-teen-kuruk-ordered-at-paramount",
        "published": "2026-10-09T16:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos’ Ordered to Series at Paramount+",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/avatar-kuruk-wave-of-chaos-ordered-to-series-at-paramount",
        "published": "2026-10-09T16:15:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}