Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries as Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase in season 2.
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The Season 2 finale of Percy Jackson and the Olympians dropped on Disney Plus and Hulu today, and fans did not have to wait long for news about the show’s future. Disney confirmed through a post-credits scene that the series will return for Season 3 later in 2026, a significantly shorter wait than the two-year gap between the first and second seasons.
The announcement came midway through the credits of the Season 2 finale, which premiered on January 21, 2026. Disney released an official statement confirming that Season 3 is currently in production in Vancouver and will be based on ‘The Titan’s Curse’, the third installment in Rick Riordan’s bestselling book series.
Season 3 Was Greenlit In March 2025
Disney Plus officially renewed Percy Jackson and the Olympians for a third season on March 14, 2025, ahead of Season 2’s December premiere. Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television, said at the time that the series had struck a chord with fans of all ages. Production on Season 3 began on August 7, 2025, in Vancouver and is set to conclude in March 2026.
The show’s creative team has worked to shorten the gaps between seasons. 20th Television President Karey Burke told The Hollywood Reporter last month that they would be able to get Season 3 on in a year, adding that she was happy fans would not have to wait as long from now on.
Season 2 Finale Featured Major Changes From The Books
The Season 2 finale, titled ‘The Fleece Works Its Magic Too Well’, concluded the show’s adaptation of ‘The Sea of Monsters’. The finale saw Percy Jackson and his friends return to Camp Half-Blood, where they engaged in a battle against Luke’s army. The Golden Fleece was used on Thalia’s tree, leading to her resurrection.
However, the show made significant changes from Rick Riordan’s original novel. Executive producer Craig Silverstein explained to TVLine that the finale revealed Zeus imprisoned Thalia not to save her life, but as punishment out of anger. This revelation adds new layers to the character dynamics heading into Season 3. Silverstein said the change creates more stakes and makes them operable, turning what was only talked about in the books into something real.
Post Credits Scenes Tease Season 3 Plot
The Season 2 finale included two post-credits scenes. The first returned to Circe’s island, where the goddess was shown continuing her scheme. The second featured Percy and Annabeth attending a school dance, directly referencing the opening of ‘The Titan’s Curse’. In the source material, Percy and Annabeth travel to a school after Grover discovers two new demigods, which is where Season 3’s story will begin.
New Cast Members Join For Season 3
Several new cast members have been announced for Season 3. Logan actress Dafne Keen will portray Artemis in a pivotal role. Newcomer Levi Chrisopulos will appear as Nico di Angelo, while Olive Abercrombie will play Bianca di Angelo, the children of Hades who never appeared in the previous film adaptations.
Additional guest stars include Holt McCallany as the Titan Atlas, one of the major antagonists from The Titan’s Curse. McCallany recently appeared in Netflix’s The Waterfront and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 2. David Costabile will portray Dr. Thorn, a dangerous adversary to Percy and his friends. Saara Chaudry will play Zoë Nightshade.
It must be noted that unlike the first two books, ‘The Titan’s Curse’ has never been adapted for the screen.
The Show Has Received Critical Acclaim And Awards Recognition
Percy Jackson and the Olympians was one of the top five most watched original series across all streaming after its December 2023 launch, according to Nielsen. On social media, the hashtag earned over 1 billion views on TikTok in the United States in the first month of its first season run. Series-owned social handles have amassed a cumulative 4.6 million followers.
The series earned 16 nominations at the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards and won eight awards, including Outstanding Young Teen Series and awards for writing and directing. The show also won the Kids Choice Award for Favorite Kids TV Show, while star Walker Scobell took home Favorite Male TV Star. Series star Leah Sava Jeffries has won two consecutive NAACP Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Youth in 2024 and 2025.
Faster Production Schedule Marks New Era For The Show
The production timeline for Season 3 represents a significant shift for the series. Season 3 began filming in August 2025, months before Season 2 premiered in December 2025. This head start will allow filming and post-production to be completed in time for Season 3 to release sometime in late 2026. This could also be to accommodate the fact that many of the show’s cast are in their teens and are therefore growing quickly.
Walker Scobell shared insights with The Direct about what fans can expect from Season 3. He revealed that the upcoming season will be the most book accurate version so far.
All episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 are now streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahabraham/2026/01/21/were-getting-two-seasons-of-percy-jackson-this-year/
