A television reboot of the Percy Jackson novel series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, has been confirmed to premiere in December. Author Rick Riordan serves as creator alongside The Old Man co-creator Jonathan E. Steinberg.
The announcement of the popular book series being adapted for TV is welcome news for fans, especially with 20th Century Fox’s film series ending after the second movie Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Despite the franchise initially planned to match the five novel series, no movies were further produced.
Where to watch Percy Jackson and the Olympians in Australia?
The fantasy adventure series premieres exclusively on Disney Plus Australia. The Percy Jackson TV adaptation was confirmed to happen for Disney+ in 2020.
The earlier film series was distributed by 20th Century Fox, which was also acquired by Disney. This means that Disney+ is the only place where you can watch both Percy Jackson movies and series.
| TV show | Streaming | Available? |
|---|---|---|
| Percy Jackson series | Disney Plus | Yes – with Disney+ subscription |
Percy Jackson and the Olympians release date
The new Percy Jackson TV adaptation is set to premiere with two episodes on 20 December 2023.
The eight-episode first season then airs weekly on streaming with the finale launching on 31 January 2024.
| Season 1 | Release Dates | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Wed, 20 Dec 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 2 | Wed, 20 Dec 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 3 | Wed, 27 Dec 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 4 | Wed, 3 Jan 2024 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 5 | Wed, 10 Jan 2024 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 6 | Wed, 17 Jan 2024 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 7 | Wed, 24 Jan 2024 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 8 | Wed, 31 Jan 2024 | Disney Plus |
Watch Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+
The new TV adaptation of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books is a Disney Plus exclusive in Australia. To start streaming, new customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan.
Disney Plus allows streaming on up to four screens for $13.99 per month, or $139.99 if you prefer pre-paying for a year in exchange for some savings. When signing up for the first time, it’s worth noting that their free trial is no longer offered; although there are offers that new customers can use from time to time.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series plot
Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ first season is based on the first book in the series, “The Lightning Thief”. It follows the titular character, a 12-year-old demigod who’s unaware of his true origins and powers.
But as he’s just starting to come to terms with his identity and supernatural abilities, the god of sky and thunder Zeus accuses him of stealing his thunderbolt.
As a world-ending war is most likely to happen without it, Percy takes it upon himself to retrieve it and bring back the peace in a world he didn’t know exist in the first place.
Despite his qualms and fear, and the fact that he’s just a kid, he strives to embrace his destiny with the help of his mother, Sally, his best friend, Grover, and Athena’s daughter Annabeth Chase.
The new series is directed by James Bobin, Anders Engström, and Jet Wilkinson. The late actor Lance Reddick, best known for his role as Charon in the John Wick movies, played the role of Zeus. This marks his final television appearance, following his death in March 2023.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians trailer
You can watch the official trailer for the new Percy Jackson series here.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians cast
Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri have been cast for the primary characters of Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood, respectively.
For the complete cast of the new Percy Jackson series, check out the list below.
Similar shows to Percy Jackson and the Olympians
If you enjoy fantasy and adventure shows, Disney+ alone has plenty to offer (check what’s on Disney+ this month). New releases on the platform include the new Doctor Who specials, Secrets of Sulphur Springs, Goosebumps, Just Beyond, American Born Chinese, and more.
Other fantasy shows across streaming TV you can watch are Wolf Pack, Nancy Drew, The Umbrella Academy, Grimm, Once Upon a Time, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Sandman, See, The Wheel of Time, and the list goes on.
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