When will Season 2 of Percy Jackson come out? Percy Jackson Season 2 Release Date, Cast, Plot, and more
Percy Jackson Season 2 Release Date:- Are you a fan of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the popular fantasy book series by Rick Riordan? If so, you must be excited to watch the second season of the live-action adaptation on Disney+, which is expected to premiere sometime in 2024.
The first season, which debuted on December 20, 2023, was a huge success, attracting millions of viewers and earning rave reviews from critics and fans alike. It followed the adventures of Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy who discovers that he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Along with his friends Annabeth Chase, a daughter of Athena, and Grover Underwood, a satyr, he embarks on a quest to find Zeus’ master bolt, which has been stolen by an unknown enemy.
But what can we expect from the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians? Here are some of the details that we know so far, based on the source material, the official announcements, and the rumors.
Percy Jackson Season 2 Release Date
Disney+ has not officially confirmed the release date of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 yet, but it is likely to happen soon. Based on the production schedule of the first season, which started filming in April 2023 and wrapped up in September 2023, we can expect the second season to follow a similar timeline. That means that the filming could begin in early 2024 and end by mid-2024, and the release date could be in late 2024 or early 2025.
As for the time zone, the show is expected to follow the same pattern as the first season, which was released weekly on Fridays at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. GMT / 9:00 a.m. CET / 1:30 p.m. IST / 4:00 p.m. CST / 5:00 p.m. JST / 7:00 p.m. AEDT. This means that you can watch the new episodes as soon as they drop on Disney+, or catch up later at your convenience.
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Season 1 Episode List
| Episode | Episode Name | Air Date |
| 1 | I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher | Tue, Dec 19, 2023 |
| 2 | I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom | Tue, Dec 19, 2023 |
| 3 | We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium | Tue, Dec 26, 2023 |
| 4 | I Plunge to My Death | Tue, Jan 2, 2024 |
| 5 | A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers | Tue, Jan 9, 2024 |
| 6 | We Take a Zebra to Vegas | Tue, Jan 16, 2024 |
| 7 | We Find Out the Truth, Sort Of | Tue, Jan 23, 2024 |
| 8 | The Prophecy Comes True | Tue, Jan 30, 2024 |
What is Percy Jackson Season 2 about?
The second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is expected to be based on the second book of the series, The Sea of Monsters. The book picks up a year after the events of the first book, when Percy and his friends are attacked by a giant bronze bull at their summer camp, Camp Half-Blood.
They learn that the camp’s magical border, which is protected by a pine tree called Thalia’s Tree, has been poisoned by a mysterious enemy. The only way to cure the tree and save the camp is to find the Golden Fleece, a mythical artifact that has the power to heal anything. However, the fleece is guarded by a fearsome cyclops named Polyphemus, who lives on an island in the Sea of Monsters, also known as the Bermuda Triangle.
Percy, Annabeth, and Grover set out on a perilous journey to find the fleece, facing many dangers and enemies along the way, such as sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, Circe, and the Hydra. They also encounter new allies, such as Tyson, a friendly cyclops who turns out to be Percy’s half-brother, and Clarisse La Rue, a daughter of Ares who is on a rival quest to get the fleece.
Meanwhile, they discover that their old nemesis, Luke Castellan, a son of Hermes who betrayed them in the first book, is behind the attack on the camp and the theft of the fleece. He plans to use the fleece to resurrect Kronos, the evil titan lord who is the father of the gods and the enemy of the Olympians.
The book ends with a climactic battle between Percy and his friends and Luke and his army of monsters on Polyphemus’ island. Percy manages to retrieve the fleece and heal Thalia’s Tree, but Luke escapes with a piece of the fleece.
However, the fleece also has an unexpected effect: it revives Thalia, who was turned into a tree by Zeus to save her life when she was attacked by monsters years ago. Thalia is revealed to be another child of the prophecy, who could either save or destroy Olympus when she turns 16. This sets up the stage for the next book, The Titan’s Curse, which will likely be the basis for the third season of the show.
How is this series popular worldwide?
The first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians received positive ratings and reviews from both critics and fans, who praised the show’s faithful adaptation of the book, the impressive visual effects, the engaging story, and the talented cast. The show currently has a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb, a 92% rating on [Rotten Tomatoes], and a 4.8/5 rating on [Common Sense Media].
Quick Info
| Season Title | Percy Jackson and the Olympians |
| No. of Seasons | 1 |
| No. of Episode | 8 |
| Written by | Rick Riordan, Jonathan E. Steinberg |
| Directed by | Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television, Co-Lab 21 |
| Available On | Disney+, Hulu |
See Also:- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 Episode 6 – 7 Release Date
Fan’s Expectations
The expectations for the second season are high, as fans hope that the show will continue to deliver a satisfying and entertaining experience that honors the source material and expands the world of Percy Jackson. Some of the aspects that fans are looking forward to are:
- The introduction of new characters, such as Tyson, Clarisse, Tantalus, and Hermes.
- The development of existing characters, such as Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and Luke.
- The exploration of new locations, such as the Sea of Monsters, Circe’s Island, and Polyphemus’ Island.
- The incorporation of new mythological elements, such as the Golden Fleece, the sirens, the cyclops, and the Hydra.
- The continuation of the main plot, involving the prophecy, the camp, and the rise of Kronos.
Cast and Characters
The second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will feature the return of the main cast from the first season, as well as the addition of some new cast members. Here is a table that shows the cast and characters of the second season:
| Cast | Character |
|---|---|
| Walker Scobell | Percy Jackson |
| Alexandra Daddario | Annabeth Chase |
| Brandon T. Jackson | Grover Underwood |
| Jake Abel | Luke Castellan |
| Douglas Smith | Tyson |
| Leven Rambin | Clarisse La Rue |
| Craig Parker | Tantalus |
| Nathan Fillion | Hermes |
Quick Recap of Season 1
Percy has a nightmare about Grover being chased by a cyclops. He wakes up and goes to his school, where he meets Tyson, a new student who is bullied by others. He defends him and becomes friends with him. Meanwhile, Annabeth arrives at the school and tells Percy that Camp Half-Blood is in danger. They are attacked by a giant bronze bull sent by Luke, and they manage to defeat it with the help of Tyson, who reveals that he is a cyclops. They escape to a nearby lake, where they are rescued by a hippocampus, a sea horse, who takes them to the camp.
At the camp, Percy and Annabeth learn that the camp’s border, which is protected by Thalia’s Tree, has been poisoned by Luke, who wants to weaken the camp’s defenses and invade it. They also learn that the only cure for the tree is the Golden Fleece, which is located on an island in the Sea of Monsters. They meet Tantalus, the new director of the camp, who is a cruel and incompetent leader.
He assigns Clarisse, a daughter of Ares, to go on the quest for the fleece, and forbids Percy and Annabeth from joining her. However, Percy receives a message from Grover, who tells him that he is trapped on the same island as the fleece, and that he needs his help. Percy decides to go on the quest anyway, with Annabeth and Tyson, who is revealed to be his half-brother. They sneak out of the camp and board a ship called the Princess Andromeda, which turns out to be Luke’s ship.
On the ship, Percy and his friends discover Luke’s plan to use the fleece to resurrect Kronos, the titan lord who is the father of the gods and the enemy of the Olympians. They also encounter some of Luke’s allies, such as Agrius and Oreius, a pair of twin bears, and Ethan Nakamura, a son of Nemesis who joins Luke’s cause.
They manage to escape from the ship with the help of Hermes, the god of travel and the father of Luke, who gives them some magical items and advice. They also meet Chiron, the former director of the camp and a centaur, who was fired by the gods for being accused of poisoning the tree. He tells them that he is innocent and that he believes in them. They continue their journey to the Sea of Monsters, where they face many dangers and wonders.
In the Sea of Monsters, Percy and his friends encounter the sirens, beautiful creatures who lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting voices. They try to resist their song, which shows them their deepest desires, but they are tempted by their visions. Percy sees himself as a normal kid with his parents, Annabeth sees herself as an architect who rebuilds Olympus, and Tyson sees himself as a hero who saves his friends.
They manage to snap out of their trance and escape from the sirens, but not without some damage. Percy learns that Annabeth has a crush on him, and that she is afraid of losing him to another girl. He also learns that Tyson has a low self-esteem, and that he feels unwanted by everyone. He tries to comfort them and assure them that he cares for them.
Where to Watch
You can watch Percy Jackson Season 2 on Disney+ once it is released. You can also watch the first season of Percy Jackson on Disney+. You can also watch some fan-made trailers and edits of Percy Jackson Season 2 on YouTube, such as this one or this one. However, these are not official and may not reflect the actual content of the show.
Trailer
The official trailer of Percy Jackson Season 2 has not been released yet, but you can watch the teaser that was released a year ago on YouTube. The teaser shows a glimpse of the Sea of Monsters, the Golden Fleece, and some of the new characters that will appear in the second season.
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