A 26-year-old man in Singapore has been arrested after allegedly leaking The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender online, turning what started as a viral piracy story into a criminal case.
Singapore police, via The Straits Times, said they received a report on April 16 about parts of an unreleased film circulating on social media, identified the suspect within a day, and later recovered a copy of the movie from his devices.
Singapore police say he accessed a media server without authorization
According to police, the man allegedly gained unauthorized remote access to a media server, downloaded the unreleased animated film, and then posted parts of it online.
Authorities also seized multiple electronic devices during the arrest.
He is now being investigated for unauthorized access to computer material, an offense that carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both.
The leak first blew up on X before spreading further
The online mess started after the X user ImStillDissin claimed Nickelodeon had “accidentally emailed” him the entire movie.
Clips quickly spread online, and after those early posts drew attention, the situation escalated fast.
Reports also said a separate account that also appeared to be tied to someone in Singapore leaked the full movie by April 13, sending it across fan circles and piracy sites.
About Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender
Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender is the new animated feature from Paramount, Nickelodeon Movies, and Avatar Studios. The film picks up after Avatar: The Last Airbender and follows Aang and the original Team Avatar as young adults.
The movie is currently set to debut on Paramount+ on October 9, 2026, after first being developed as a theatrical release.
The official story follows Aang as he discovers an ancient power that could restore Air Nomad culture. Alongside his friends, he sets out on a global journey to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens the peace they fought to protect.
The voice cast includes Eric Nam as Aang, Jessica Matten as Katara, Román Zaragoza as Sokka, Dionne Quan as Toph, and Steven Yeun as Zuko. Dave Bautista and Taika Waititi also star, with the leaked footage and credits image seemingly revealing more about their roles.
