Disney+ today officially renewed Percy Jackson and the Olympians for season 2 after over 110 million hours streamed on Disney+ and Hulu to date. The upcoming season will feature the return of Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri, who will embark on a new adventure based on The Sea of Monsters – the second installment of Rick Riordan’s best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series, published by Disney Hyperion. Season 1 premiered on December 20th, 2023.

The series “tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god, Zeus, accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.”

(L-R): Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson and Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase in episode 105 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Photo by: Disney/David Bukach

“Rich in magic, wonder, adventure and heart, Percy Jackson and the Olympians captivated the imaginations of viewers of all ages everywhere,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “We’re thrilled to embark on an exciting new quest and a season two with Rick Riordan, our fantastic partners at 20th Television, and the exceptional ensemble of cast and creative talent that bring this story to life.”

Disney also shared that Percy Jackson and the Olympians was one of the top 5 season premieres of 2023 with the first episode earning 26.2 million views in its first 3 weeks on Disney+ and Hulu. On social media, the #percyjackson hashtag earned over 1 billion views on TikTok in the U.S. over the last 30 days, while series-owned social handles have amassed a cumulative 4.6 million followers.

Season 1 is streaming on Disney+.

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