Thanks to Netflix, The Legend of Korra Just Got a Whole Lot Harder to Watch

Fans of The Legend of Korra are in for some very bad news. After delighting viewers on Netflix since 2020, the animated sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender was scheduled to leave the platform in the U.S. on April 16, 2025, and now it is officially gone. While this is not entirely unexpected, because streaming licenses often expire, the move marks a significant blow for fans hoping to access both series in one place.

This is not just a U.S.-only issue either, according to whats-on-netflix.com. The Legend of Korra has already vanished from Netflix in many international regions over the past few years, including Australia, Canada, and the UK. As of now, Paramount+ is the only streaming service guaranteed to host the show moving forward. And although there is a small chance the license could be renewed at the last minute, current indicators suggest a re-license is unlikely.

A Strategic Shift to Paramount+

Fans Can Now Watch The Legend of Korra on Paramount+

Paramount, which owns Nickelodeon, has been steadily reclaiming its titles for exclusive streaming on Paramount+. In fact, as early as 2021, Paramount executives made it clear that both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra would eventually become platform exclusives. With The Legend of Korra now set to leave Netflix in the U.S., it appears that long-term strategy is being put into motion.

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Interestingly, Avatar: The Last Airbender has been granted a longer stay on Netflix, likely to support the streaming giant’s live-action remake. Netflix reportedly secured a two-year extension for the original Avatar series, allowing it to remain on the platform through April 2027. This move keeps new fans engaged with the source material while the live-action version continues production.

Global Fans Already Left Behind

While Fans Around the World Have Been Facing This Korra Issue, U.S. Fans Are Just Now Losing it From Netflix

Korra looks into the camera while crying in The Legend of Korra

While U.S. audiences are only just facing the removal of The Legend of Korra, international fans have already dealt with the show’s disappearance. In the UK, for instance, the series was available from late 2020 until the end of 2024. Canada lost access in 2023, and Australia lost it even earlier, back in 2021. The staggered departures across regions show just how fragmented streaming availability can be, especially with legacy shows shifting to proprietary platforms.

This gradual global pullback has been frustrating for fans who enjoyed having both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra easily accessible on the same service. Paramount+ is not as widely adopted in some markets, making it harder for international viewers to legally stream the series. For many, this is yet another example of how the splintering of streaming rights creates inconvenience for consumers.

Source: whats-on-netflix.com