After keeping fans hooked week after week, season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians finally concluded its eight-episode run on 21 January. But does that mark the end of Percy’s journey as well? Thankfully no, because Disney+ has already renewed the fantasy series for a third instalment. So, if you’re eager to know what’s coming next, here’s what we know, so far, about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3, including its release year and likely plot.
Created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E Steinberg, the fan-favourite series Percy Jackson and the Olympians is adapted from Riordan’s bestselling YA fantasy novel series of the same name. While the first instalment was based on The Lightning Thief, season 2 covered the events of The Sea of Monsters, the author’s second book in the series.
Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians follows Percy (played by Walker Scobell) as he sails to the Sea of Monsters to save his best friend, Grover Underwood (played by Aryan Simhadri). However, things soon turn dangerous when Luke Castellan (played by Charlie Bushnell) decides to resurrect Kronos (played by Nick Boraine) and destroy Camp Half-Blood. This sends Percy, Grover and Annabeth Chase (played by Leah Sava Jeffries) on a quest to save their beloved camp, with help from Clarisse La Rue (played by Dior Goodjohn) and Percy’s cyclops half-brother, Tyson (played by Daniel Diemer).
So, what will be the plot for the third instalment? And when will Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 be released?
Here’s what we know so far.
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Do we have a release date for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3?
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Although the exact release date of the third instalment is yet to be announced, according to a press release by Disney+, Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 is confirmed to arrive in 2026.
The third season is currently in production in Vancouver.
What happens in the finale of season 2?
Spoilers ahead!
The second instalment concludes with a thrilling showdown between Luke and Percy. During their battle, Luke manages to disarm Percy and is moments away from killing him when Tyson comes to his rescue. This gives Clarisse the chance to throw the Golden Fleece onto the tree, helping Thalia (played by Tamara Smart) return to her original form.
Soon after, Chiron (played by Glynn Turman) reveals a shocking piece of information about Thalia to Percy, Annabeth and Grover. It turns out the Furies didn’t attack Thalia all those years ago; instead, they delivered a message to her on Hades’ behalf, telling her about Zeus’s (played by Courtney B. Vance) plan to send her to fulfil the Great Prophecy. When confronted, Zeus, in a fit of anger, turned Thalia into a tree.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 ends with Percy realising that Thalia has woken up. The finale closes with Percy asking the audience, “You guys get nightmares, right? Not like mine. Because mine just woke up.”
Who is in the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3?
Besides Scobell, Simhadri and Jeffries, several other cast members are expected to return for season 3. These include:
Charlie Bushnell as Luke Castellan
Dior Goodjohn as Clarisse La Rue
Daniel Diemer as Tyson
Tamara Smart as Thalia Grace
Courtney B. Vance as Zeus
The third instalment will also feature new cast members, including Olive Abercrombie, Levi Chrisopulos and Dafne Keen. Olive is set to play Bianca Di Angelo, Levi will take on the role of her brother, Nico Di Angelo, and Dafne will portray Artemis, the goddess of hunting and the moon. Furthermore, Saara Chaudry is set to play Zoë Nightshade, Artemis’ lieutenant and an immortal hunter. According to Variety, Kate McKinnon has been cast as Aphrodite for season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Meanwhile, Deadline reported that Holt McCallany will take on the role of the Titan Atlas, and David Costabile will play Dr Thorn. Season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will also introduce viewers to Annabeth’s mortal father, Frederick Chase, who will be played by Jesse L. Martin.
What will be the plot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3?
The upcoming season of the fantasy drama will adapt the third novel in Riordan’s series, The Titan’s Curse. The book opens with Percy and Annabeth being sent on a mission to rescue two half-bloods from a boarding school. However, as always, powerful monsters and Olympian gods ensure their journey is anything but straightforward. This sets them on a quest to rescue a captured goddess and thwart Luke’s plans to build Kronos’ army, all while trying to overcome the Titan’s curse.
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You can watch seasons 1 and 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on JioHotstar.
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Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
