Percy Jackson will return for more adventures.
Disney+ announced today that the fantasy series has been renewed for Season 2, quoting the series’ 110 million hours streamed on Disney+ and Hulu to date in a press statement.
The news came from Bob Iger, Chief Executive Officer of the Walt Disney Company, during the company’s first quarter earnings call for the fiscal year 2024.
Season 2 will see the return of Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri, who will embark on a new adventure based on “The Sea of Monsters” – the second installment of Rick Riordan’s book series.
“Rich in magic, wonder, adventure and heart, Percy Jackson and the Olympians captivated the imaginations of viewers of all ages everywhere,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television.
“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 ensemble of cast and creative talent that bring this story to life.”
Added Riordan: “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!”
The series was one of the top 5 season premieres of 2023, according to the streamer, with the first episode garnering 26.2 million views in its first three weeks on Disney+ and Hulu.
Created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, season one of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson and Craig Silverstein.
Season one is now streaming on Disney+ now.