MANILA, Philippines—With over 110 million hours streamed to date, Disney+ officially renews Percy Jackson and the Olympians for a second season. The announcement came during The Walt Disney Company’s first quarter earnings call for the fiscal year 2024, as Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger revealed the news.
Season two will see the return of Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri, embarking on a new adventure based on “The Sea of Monsters” – the second installment of Rick Riordan’s bestselling “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series, published by Disney Hyperion.
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Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television, expressed excitement, stating, “Rich in magic, wonder, adventure, and heart, ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ captivated the imaginations of viewers of all ages everywhere. 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 cast and creative talent ensemble that brings this story to life.”
Rick Riordan chimed in, saying, “I can’t wait to bring the next season of Percy Jackson to Disney+! Raise anchors. Hoist the mainsail. All hands on deck, demigods. We’re heading for the Sea of Monsters!”
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“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” was one of the top 5 season premieres of 2023, with the first episode garnering 26.2 million views in its first three weeks on Disney+ and Hulu. On social media, the #percyjackson hashtag earned over 1 billion views on TikTok in the US over the last 30 days, while series-owned social handles have amassed a cumulative 4.6 million followers.
The success of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has extended beyond streaming, impacting Disney Hyperion publishing as well. The “Percy Jackson” books returned to the #1 spot on the New York Times Bestseller list for Middle-Grade series following the series’ debut. For Disney Consumer Products, Hot Topic launched an assortment of apparel, while Barnes & Noble released a variety of stationery alongside the published books, inspired by the hit show.
Season one of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, alongside a talented team of producers and creatives. It is now streaming on Disney+.