How to watch 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'

Written by Madison Durham

Updated August 28, 2023

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From bestselling books like Madeline Miller's "Circe" and Stephen Fry's "Mythos" to award-winning games like "Hades," tales of gods and monsters are having their day—now, it's time for the demigods. "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," the bestselling YA series by Rick Riordan, is being adapted into a television series for Disney+.

The book series initially had a few film adaptations in 2010, based on the first and second books in the series, but the new TV adaptation directly involves Riordan, from writing to handpicking the cast.

A recent trailer for the series offers a glimpse into the world of Percy and his demigod friends, as well as Camp Half-Blood. You can catch the series when it debuts on December 20, 2023.

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What is 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' about?

"Percy Jackson and the Olympians" is based on the beloved book series by Rick Riordan, which centers on the lives of the half-human children of the Greek gods as they come together at a modern-day summer camp, Camp Half-Blood. The series will feature eight episodes and will be directed by James Bobin and written by Riordan, along with Jonathan E. Steinberg.

The series focuses on Percy Jackson, a young demigod learning about his role in the world, alongside his friends Annabeth and Grover, a demigod and a satyr, respectively. Other Greek gods wander in and out of the series, from Zeus to Poseidon and beyond.

You can stream Percy Jackson and the Olympians when it releases, as well as other Percy Jackson adaptations like Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, on Disney+.

When does 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' come out?

You can stream "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Where can you watch 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'?

You can stream "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" when it releases on Disney+you can sign up for Disney+ starting at $7.99 per month with ads, or bundle with Hulu for just $9.99 per month.

Cast of 'Percy Jacksona and the Olympians'

The trio of Percy, Annabeth, and Grover will be played by Walker Scobell, Leah Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri. Rounding out the cast are Adam Copeland as the god Ares, Toby Stephens as Poseidon, Lance Reddick as Zeus, Jason Mantzoukas as Dionysus or Mr. D, the Greek god of wine (and director of Camp Half-Blood), and Megan Mullally as Alecto/Mrs. Dodds, one of Percy's teachers.