Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians won't arrive on Disney+ until December but the streamer has already given the television adaptation of Rick Riordan's best-selling teen fantasy saga an early season 3 renewal.
The first season of the adaptation generally received positive reviews, with many praising its faithfulness to the source material. The first season regularly topped Disney+ viewership charts and has amassed over 3 billion minutes viewed since its release.
Production on season 2 recently wrapped this past summer.
"We’re so grateful to be continuing the story of Percy Jackson on Disney+. This third season will be new territory for the screen, bringing fan favorites like the Hunters of Artemis and Nico di Angelo to life for the first time,” Rick Riordan remarked via press release.
“It’s a huge sign of commitment from Disney, and speaks volumes about the enthusiasm with which the fandom has embraced the TV show. Thank you, demigods worldwide!”
Fans of the series have noted that the early season 3 renewal is likely to ensure that the cast does not age out of their respective roles.
In book 1, Percy Jackson is only 12 and ages only 1 year across the four books that follow. However, some fans are noting that Percy Jackson actor Walker Scobell (16) already looks and sounds much more mature in the season 2 teaser trailer.
Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television added, "From the moment Percy Jackson and the Olympians debuted, it was clear this series had struck a chord with fans of all ages."
“With season two set to premiere this December, we’re thrilled to announce that Percy’s journey will continue with a third season. Huge thanks to our incredible cast and creative team, our partners at 20th Television, and our visionary and talented producers who continue to bring Rick Riordan’s world to life with such depth and imagination.”
About Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 2
Season two of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is based on “The Sea of Monsters” - the second installment of Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood one year later to find his world turned upside down. His friendship with Annabeth is changing, he learns he has a cyclops for a brother, Grover has gone missing, and camp is under siege from the forces of Kronos. Percy’s journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon.