Many films have released in various 3D formats, last few years from documentaries, animation to science fiction. Off late, many 3D movies have experienced a state of revival. Majority of these films, at least in terms of their 3D aspect, have been well received by audiences as well as critics. However, there has been a recent backlash against the use of 3D technology in films.

The upcoming film 'The Last Airbender' is based upon Dolby's 3D engine. The films computer graphics are nicely done and they come alive with the addition of the 3D feature. The film has optimized the modern 3D technology available to the fullest.

M N Shyamalan the director of the film has quite a lot of interesting movies to his credit. After The Happening, he returns to cinema with "The Last Airbender". Like many of his movies even this film is an adapted version. The film is based upon "Avatar: The Last Airbender", a famous animated series on Nickelodeon. The film can be classified into a fantasy genre and is mostly influenced by Asian art, mythology and various martial-arts fighting styles.

The first of a planned trilogy is produced by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies. Other producers include Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Sam Mercer and Scott Aversano. The series is adapted and influenced by Asian art, folklore and various martial arts.

The plot of the film speaks about Air, Water, Earth and Fire as the four nations. Caught between combat and courage, Aang discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements.The four nations are tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the other nations. Aang teams with Katara, a waterbender, and her brother, Sokka, to restore balance to their war-torn world. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of destruction.

To enhance the thrill and excitement of the film Shyamalan decided to make a 3D version of the film. It is said that after "Avataar", which rocked the box office, Airbender has similar potential. Both the director and the production house, Shyamalan and Paramount Picture hired a company named Stereo D LLC to convert the 2D film into a 3D version.

In order to avoid confusion with James Cameron's "Avataar", the title was changed from Avatar: The Last Airbender to simply The Last Airbender. The film is due to release on 9th July, 2010.