Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Author Rick Riordan Shares Details About the Show’s Future
As the release of Season 2 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians draws near, fans are eagerly anticipating what lies ahead for the popular Disney+ series. According to author Rick Riordan, the show’s potential future beyond Season 3 is contingent upon viewership numbers, but he remains optimistic about the possibility of adapting the remaining books in the series.
In a Q&A session via Goodreads, Riordan was questioned about the show’s potential fourth and fifth seasons, given that there are five books in the main series. As reported by Collider, Riordan expressed his enthusiasm for the show’s future, stating, "I’m guardedly optimistic about future seasons. No one knows the answer right now. It will depend on continued viewership, but we’re certainly off to a great start! All I can say for certain is that everyone involved is hoping and assuming that we will have the full five-season arc, but we’ll just have to wait and see."
Riordan’s comments suggest that the show’s continuation is not a guarantee, but he is hopeful that Disney will commit to the full five-season arc. The author also mentioned that the pace of release dates for future seasons could potentially increase, but acknowledged that producing a season still takes a significant amount of time.
Collider reports that Season 2 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians is set to adapt the book’s sequel, "The Sea of Monsters," which was published in 2006. Filming for the second installment began in the fall of 2024, with new cast members including Daniel Diemer as Tyson, Timothy Simons as Tantalus, and Sandra Bernhard, Kristen Schaal, and Margaret Cho as the Gray Sisters. Notably, not all cast members from Season 1 will return in Season 2, with Jay Duplass, who plays Hades, reportedly not appearing in the adaptation of "The Sea of Monsters."
Season 1 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians, which was released in 2023, received widespread critical acclaim, with a Certified Fresh Critics’ score of 91% and an average audience score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes. The show also won several Children’s and Family Emmy Awards in 2025, including "Outstanding Young Teen Series." The lead actor, Walker Scobell, has teased that Season 2 will feature drama between friends and a highly anticipated fight scene against Scylla and Charybdis.
Collider also reports that Season 2 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians is scheduled for release in December 2025, with Season 1 currently available to stream on Disney+. Fans of the show will be eagerly awaiting the next installment, and Riordan’s comments suggest that there is still much to look forward to in the future of the series.
As the author of the book series, Riordan has been closely involved with the show’s development, and his comments provide valuable insight into the show’s potential future. According to Collider, Riordan’s optimism about the show’s future is contingent upon the continued support of viewers, and fans will be hoping that the show can maintain its momentum in the coming months.
The Percy Jackson & The Olympians series has been a major success for Disney+, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next installment. With Riordan’s guidance and involvement, the show has remained true to the spirit of the books, and fans are hopeful that the series will continue to thrive in the future.
Source: Collider
