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Apple TV+ has announced the programming that will be added to the streaming service next month. The Apple TV Plus August 2025 lineup includes the drama series Chief of War, Invasion Season 3, Platonic Season 2, Shape Island Season 2, the musical special Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical (previously scheduled for July 18), and Stillwater Season 4.

Apple TV+ offers a range of drama and comedy series, feature films, documentaries, and entertainment for kids and families. It is available on the Apple TV app on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl, and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and at the Apple site.

Chief of War Apple TV Plus August 2025 Schedule

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The historical drama “Chief of War” stars and is written and executive produced by Jason Momoa (“See...

Apple TV+’s official trailer for Chief of War finds Jason Momoa in full warrior mode. A passionate project for Momoa and series co-creator Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the historical drama will release the first two episodes on August 1, 2025. New episodes follow on Fridays.

“Set amidst the scenic backdrop of the islands of Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka‘iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis.

Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War features a predominantly Polynesian cast that includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, and Cliff Curtis. Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Benjamin Hoetjes also star.

Doug Jung is the showrunner and serves as an executive producer along with Momoa, Sibbett, Justin Chon,...

The second trailer to Apple TV+’s epic historical series has landed on our shores. Jason Momoa created the upcoming series Chief of War with Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett.

Momoa stars, writes, and executive produces Chief of War. Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series based on true events follows warrior Ka’iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century. Chief of War will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19.

The press release reads,

Told from an Indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage. The series features a predominantly Polynesian cast, led by Momoa alongside Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga,...

Today, Apple TV+ released the trailer for its upcoming historical drama Chief of War, starring, written, and executive produced by Jason Momoa. Set amid the scenic backdrop of the islands of Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka‘iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.

Chief of War will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19.

Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, who share a native Hawaiian heritage.

The series features a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Jason Momoa alongside Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka,...

Jason Momoa is back in battle — this time for a passion project years in the making. The “Game of Thrones” and “Aquaman” star teams up with Thomas Pa’a Sibbett for Apple’s “Chief of War,” based on true events in 18th century Hawai’i, for an ambitious nine-episode series unlike anything else on television.

The series follows warrior Ka‘iana (Momoa), a celebrated fighter from Puna, Hawai’i, who seeks to unite the tribes and islands against Western colonizers, At his side is Ka’ahumanu (“The Night Agent” star Luciane Buchanon), who calls Ka’iana “the fist of our people” in the face of almost certain war. As he prepares his community for the coming conflict, he must make a case for King Kahekili (Temuera Morrison) to lead the island, fight for their lives, and protect as many people as possible. The trailer depicts clashes on land and sea, with...

Only a true chief of war can ride a shark into battle.

That’s exactly what Jason Momoa does in the trailer for upcoming Apple TV+ series, Chief of War, which is being called a “historical drama” by the platform. You can take the man out of the aqua, but you can’t take the Aquaman out of the man.

Momoa (A Minecraft Movie) is not just the show’s star and his on-screen tribe’s chief — he also co-created, wrote on and executive produced the nine-episode series, and he directs the season finale. In other words, he’s come a long way from Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones.

Chief of War is based on true events, per Apple, and follows Hawaiian warrior Ka‘iana (Momoa), the man who must unify the islands ahead of Western colonization in the late 18th century. The series debuts its first two episodes on Apple TV+ on Friday,...

Some old and new faces are joining the Ahsoka directing party.

Per Inverse, several profiles on Independent Talent have revealed the names of four filmmakers working on Ahsoka season 2, including showrunner Dave Filoni, Jennifer Getzinger, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Anders Engström. While Getzinger previously oversaw season 1's sixth episode "Part Six: Far, Far Away," Howard is a veteran director of the Disney+ Star Wars era, having filmed episodes of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Skeleton Crew respectively. By contrast, this will be Engström's first Star Wars project, with the Finnish director's prior body of TV work including Hanna, See, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Filmming on season 2 began in late April, with series lead Rosario Dawson confirming she was back to playing Ahsoka Tano shortly after this year's Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Details about season 2 still remain unclear, despite the finale focusing on Grand Admiral...

Lucasfilm has seemingly revealed some of the directorial team behind Ahsoka season 2, and it’s all but guaranteed to deliver everything fans are hoping for.

According to credits recently spotted by Star Wars News Net and shared across social platforms, Ahsoka season 2 will feature episodes by:

Dave Filoni (series creator and showrunner)Bryce Dallas HowardJennifer GetzingerAnders Engström (known for Percy Jackson and the Olympians and See)

This lineup combines Lucasfilm’s current creative pillars with a couple of fresh voices. Here's why they matter:

Dave Filoni leads the charge, steering the overall narrative while contributing his signature passion for the character and lore. In April 2023, Filoni was promoted to Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm—an indication of how pivotal his vision is across the franchise.

Bryce Dallas Howard is the only director to have directed episodes across The Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Skeleton Crew, and now Ahsoka.

It's a thrilling time to be a Star Wars fan. Sure, the franchise has had some ups and downs in recent years as Lucasfilm figured out how to bring it back to the big screen, but it has found a balance between its newfound success on streaming and recapturing the momentum of the Skywalker Saga on the silver screen.

That common ground will come in The Mandalorian and Grogu, the live-action movie that will bring characters from the beloved Disney Plus show The Mandalorian to the movie theaters for the first time. It's an interesting choice that could very well prove to be a massive success story, for the show that originated these characters is one of the franchise's - and Disney Plus' - most successful projects ever.

It's unclear if The Mandalorian will return for a fourth season now that a movie is in development, but it has already launched multiple spinoffs,...

After partnering for the dystopian Sci-Fi series See, Jason Momoa and AppleTV+ are getting the band back together for Chief of War, an epic historical drama focusing on the unification and colonization of Hawai’i from an Indigenous perspective. Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the first teaser trailer for Chief of War, a nine-episode series built on a foundation of blood, sacrifice, and fighting spirit.

Jason Momoa stars, writes, and executive produces Chief of War. Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series based on true events follows warrior Ka’iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century. Chief of War will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19.

Told from an Indigenous perspective, Chief of War is...

Jason Momoa is back at Apple TV+. The Game of Thrones star led the apocalyptic drama See as Baba Voss for three seasons, but now he's back doing something different. The actor stars in and co-created Chief of War, a historical drama set in Hawai'i. Taking place against the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai'i, the nine-episode series based on true events follows warrior Ka'iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century. Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators, Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage. The series features a predominantly Polynesian cast, led by Momoa alongside Luciane Buchanan (The Night Agent), Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale'o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Benjamin Hoetjes.

Apple TV+ has released the first teaser trailer for Chief of War, an upcoming historical drama that focuses on a piece of history that’s rarely talked about. Series co-creator and writer Jason Momoa stars in the nine-episode season premiering on August 1, 2025 with the release of the first two episodes.

New episodes will stream on Fridays.

In addition to Jason Momoa, Chief of War stars Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, and Moses Goods. Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Benjamin Hoetjes also star.

Jason Momoa stars in ‘Chief of War’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

“Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Momoa, Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai’i at the turn of the 18th century,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis of the epic historical drama.

History is often told by the “victors” — even if their path was wrong.

For example, it’s a conveniently heroic narrative to tell the story of a country founded by free people who rebelled against an oppressive monarchic regime. It’s less convenient to tell it from the perspective of everyone they stepped on to gain freedom (and sometimes borderline impossible thanks to systemic erasure). U.S. history is filled with the lost stories of Indigenous people, but Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett’s “Chief of War” wants to change that.

The upcoming Apple TV+ drama is a passion project for both Sibbett and Momoa, who also serves as star and writer and directed the season finale. He plays Ka’iana, a warrior who tries to unite the people of Hawai’i against European settlers in the late-18th century. The English navigator John Meares described his “Herculean appearance” as “replete with dignity,...

Jason Momoa seeks peace. But today, he wants a war.

Apple TV+ released the teaser trailer for its upcoming “epic historical drama” Chief of War on Wednesday. Momoa is not just a pretty face and burly body in this one — he co-created the series with Thomas Pa’a Sibbett (who also has Hawaiian heritage), writes the show, executive produces and directs the season finale. (Momoa and Pa’a Sibbett wrote the pilot and finale; Doug Jung joined them in writing episodes 2-8, The Hollywood Reporter is told.)

The nine-episode series is “based on true events,” per Apple. It follows warrior Ka’iana (Momoa) as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century. Chief of War will premiere with its first two episodes on Friday, August 1; new episodes will follow every Friday through September 19.

Chief of War features a predominantly Polynesian cast, also starring Luciane Buchanan,...

Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the teaser trailer and key art for its epic historical drama Chief of War, starring, written, and executive produced by Jason Momoa.

Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka‘iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.

Chief of War will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19.

Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, who share native Hawaiian heritage.

The series features a predominantly Polynesian cast, led by Jason Momoa alongside Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom,...

Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at ‘Chief of War,’ an epic new drama starring, executive produced and written by Jason Momoa.

Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series based on true events follows warrior Ka’iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.

Starring a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Momoa, the series follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai’i at the turn of the 18th century. The ensemble cast includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Kohe Tuhaka. Also in news – Oscar Isaac set for AppleTV series ‘Stowaway’ This series is a passion project for creators Momoa and Sibbett, who share native Hawaiian heritage,...

Updated, May 21: Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for Chief of War, starring and executive produced by Jason Momoa.

“Are you still a chief who desires peace over war?”, a voiceover asks in the trailer. “Not today,” replies Momoa’s Kaʻiana, as he attempts to unify the Hawaiian islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.”

Momoa leads a predominantly Polynesian cast in the series that follows the unification and colonization of Hawai’i from an indigenous point of view.

Watch the trailer above and see details of the series below.

Previous, March 31: Apple TV+ has set Friday, August 1 for the premiere of Jason Momoa’s new historical drama series Chief of War. The series will launch with its first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19. The streamer also released a first-look photo, which you can see above.

With a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Momoa,...

Today, Apple TV+ unveiled a first look at Chief of War, an epic new drama starring, executive produced, and written by Jason Momoa. Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series is based on true events and follows warrior Ka’iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.

Chief of War will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19.

Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Momoa, Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai’i at the turn of the 18th century.

The ensemble cast includes Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn,...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians may have been an outstanding fantasy series, seamlessly blending teen camaraderie with Greek mythology, but one of its stars teases that the second season will delve into darker and more mature themes. Released in 2023 as a ten-episode series, it follows young Percy Jackson as he goes on a perilous quest to find Zeus' master bolt and prevent a looming war among the gods.

Season 1 of the fantasy series adapts Rick Riordan's first book, The Lightning Thief. With Season 2 on the horizon, it will bring The Sea of Monsters (second book) to life, as Percy and his friends embark on another treacherous journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece in order to protect Camp Half-Blood.

In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Adam "Edge" Copeland, who plays God of War Ares in the series, discussed how the tale of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has evolved since its debut.

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 2 has added Timothy Simons to its cast, Variety has learned exclusively.

Simons will appear in recurring guest star role in the Disney+ adaptation of the Rick Riordan book series, playing the role of Tantalus.

The character is described as “sardonic, manipulative, openly hostile, and rarely in a good mood… seeing as he is cursed with eternal hunger and thirst, but can never eat or drink. Tantalus has been released from imprisonment in the Underworld to become the interim Activities Director at Camp Half-Blood, having replaced Chiron (Glynn Turman) who is under suspicion of having ties to Kronos.”

Simons joins previously announced new Season 2 cast members Sandra Bernhard, Kristen Schaal, and Margaret Cho, who will play the Grey Sisters, as well as Daniel Diemer, who will play Tyson. Walker Scobell will be back as Percy alongside Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth and Aryan Simhadri as Grover,...

Leah Sava Jeffries, Walker Scobell, and Aryan Simhadri in ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympian’ (Photo Credit: Disney)

Disney+ wants more adventures with Percy Jackson and his friends, officially announcing Percy Jackson and the Olympians has been renewed for season two. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri will return for the new season, reprising their roles as Percy, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood.

“Rich in magic, wonder, adventure and heart, Percy Jackson and the Olympians captivated the imaginations of viewers of all ages everywhere,” stated Ayo Davis, president, 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.”

Season two will be based on author Rick Riordan’s second book of the Percy Jackson series, The Sea of Monsters.

Percy Jackson will be embarking on another quest to protect Camp Half-Blood.

Disney Branded Entertainment’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series has been officially renewed for Season 2 at Disney+. The announcement was made today by Disney CEO Bob Iger during the company’s Q1 2024 earnings call.

The second installment will follow Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) as they embark on a new adventure based on The Sea of Monsters, the second book of Rick Riordan’s best-selling “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series, published by Disney Hyperion.

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“I can’t wait to bring the next season of Percy Jackson to Disney+!,” Reordan said. “Raise anchors. Hoist the mainsail. All hands on deck, demigods. We’re heading for the Sea of Monsters!

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has been renewed for its second season at Disney+.

As announced on Disney’s latest quarterly earnings call by CEO Bob Iger, Season 1 has been streamed for over 110 million hours across both Disney+ and Hulu. Divided by the season’s runtime, that translates to roughly 20.6 million total views, suggesting that the season’s audience grew throughout its monthlong run, as Variety exclusively reported that Episode 1 hit 13.3 million views in its first six days of availability.

The series was also a hit with critics, earning a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes with Variety‘s Aramide Tinubu praising it as “a gorgeous, intriguing narrative about self-discovery, courage and friendship.”

Adapted from Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name, “Percy Jackson’s” success was crucial for Disney, whose execs gave the series a Star Wars-sized budget and were betting on its potential to kick off a major franchise.

Disney+ is making a return trip to Camp Half-Blood.

The streamer has ordered a second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, its series based on the best-selling novels by Rick Riordan. Disney announced the pickup during its quarterly earnings call Wednesday, a week after the show’s first season concluded.

Season two will adapt the second of Riordan’s novels, The Sea of Monsters, which sends Percy (Walker Scobell) and some of his fellow demigods on an oceangoing quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece.

“Rich in magic, wonder, adventure and heart, Percy Jackson and the Olympians captivated the imaginations of viewers of all ages everywhere,” Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis said in a statement. “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.

Exclusive: Disney+ is taking audiences inside the making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

In honor of the Season 1 finale, the streamer is also releasing the 50-minute documentary A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians alongside the episode. Watch a trailer for the special above.

The trailer features series leads Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri as they dive into Rick Riordan’s world of Greek mythology.

“It’s so weird, because I’ve been imagining it since like third grade and actually being there, you can’t even describe it,” Scobell says, while executive producer Jon Steinberg called it “an adventure” just making the series.

A Hero’s Journey will be streaming on January 30 for viewers to enjoy following the final episode.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has been putting up a pretty stellar performance for Disney+ so far. Deadline previously reported...

Exclusive: Percy Jackson and the Olympians is firing on all cylinders for Disney+.

The premiere episode of the streamer’s original series, based on the books by Rick Riordan, has now amassed 26.2M views in its first three weeks on Disney+ and Hulu, according to the company. That’s double the viewership it managed in its first week.

Disney says that all five available episodes have surpassed 10M views in their first week on the platform, which seems to stay in line with the premiere’s initial viewership, though some decline is very usual and expected as the season progresses.

The company defines a view as hours viewed divided by runtime, similar to Netflix’s calculation.

Nielsen data for Percy Jackson and the Olympians could be available as early as Thursday, if the first two episodes manage to make it into the streaming top 10 in their first week on the service.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has eclipsed the Goosebumps debut to become the top Disney Branded Television premiere of all time with the first episode amassing 13.3M views globally across both Disney+ and Hulu in its first six days streaming, the company said Tuesday.

The Disney+ original series from Disney Branded Television and 20th Television dropped early on Dec. 19 at 6Pm Pt, with Episodes 1 and 2 on Disney+, and Episode 1 on Hulu. Subsequent episodes of the eight-part series are set to debut weekly on Tuesdays at 6Pm Pt on Disney+. Episode 3 drops today.

Additionally, percyjackson on TikTok received 212M views within the last 7 days in the US, per TikTok for Business.

The Goosebumps reboot, which was available on both Disney+ and Hulu, drew 4.2M views in its first three days of release, Disney said in October.

Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by Rick Riordan, the well reviewed Percy...

The first episode of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” brought in 13.3 million viewers in its first six days on Disney+ and Hulu.

This number puts the series among the top five most-watched season premieres in all of 2023 on both streaming services. While the exact titles that make up the top five lists are unknown, both platforms released major titles this year. Among Disney+ debuts were “The Mandalorian” Season 3, “Loki” Season 2, “Ahsoka” and “Secret Invasion.” Hulu releases in 2023 included “The Bear” Season 2, “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3, “The Kardashians” Seasons 3 and 4, “American Horror Stories” Season 3, the “Futurama” reboot and more.

13.3 million viewers in six days marks an impressive showing for “Percy Jackson.” For comparison, previously released premiere statistics from Disney+ include “Ahsoka,” which reached a slightly higher 14 million viewers in a slightly shorter five days of viewing, and “Loki” Season 2, which reached 10.9 million premiere viewers in just three days — and...

They say never to meet your childhood heroes. Even the fictional ones don’t always hold up — problematic creators, disappointing endings, stories that don’t stand the test of time — and the inevitable adaptations of those juggernaut stories risk falling flat and failing to capture the magic of the original.

But fans of Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” novels — both new and old, as there is sure to be an uptick — can rejoice in the knowledge that “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” now streaming on Disney+, is more than worthy of its source material and the massive mythology behind it. Riordan himself co-created and executive produces the series along with Jon Steinberg, the pair of them extensively involved in production and writing. For adults who discovered Percy back in 2005 or new generations joining the quest with time to spare (a seventh novel is slated for 2024 publication), this hero is one worth meeting.

The wait is over for Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Disney has launched the first two episodes of the series earlier than expected. Audiences can watch the episodes beginning at 6 p.m. Pt on December 19 on Disney+. The first episode is also available on Hulu.

And that’s not all — subsequent episodes will roll out weekly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Pt through the finale on January 30.

Percy Jackson was originally slated to debut on December 20 with subsequent episodes available on Wednesdays.

“We’re so grateful for the amazing and dedicated Percy Jackson fans who have enthusiastically supported this project from the very beginning. They’ve been counting down the days, and as a special thank you, we wanted to let our fans enjoy the first two episodes a bit earlier than expected,” Pamela Levine, head of marketing, Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content, said in a statement.

In the series,...

Percy Jackson’s quest is beginning a little sooner than anticipated.

Disney+ moved up the premiere of its Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by a few hours. The first two episodes, which had been scheduled to begin streaming early Wednesday, instead dropped at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt Tuesday. The first episode is also streaming on Hulu and will remain there through the end of January. (Read The Hollywood Reporter’s breakdown of the first two episodes.)

Subsequent episodes will also debut on Tuesdays on Disney+, rather than Wednesdays.

“We’re so grateful for the amazing and dedicated Percy Jackson fans who have enthusiastically supported this project from the very beginning,” said Pamela Levine, head of marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content. “They’ve been counting down the days, and as a special thank you, we wanted to let our fans enjoy the first two...

Like Showtime’s recent Dexter: New Blood or USC football’s freshly hired new defensive coordinator, Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians comes with a deceptively simple mandate: Just be better than the thing that came immediately before.

Christopher Columbus’ 2010 feature Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was so bad — and, more specifically, the film was such a misconceived adaptation of Rick Riordan’s Greek mythology-fueled novel series — that Disney+’s series need only “come closer” in order to succeed.

And it does!

With Riordan co-creating along with Jonathan E. Steinberg, Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a generally faithful approach to the books. It carefully targets a younger demographic, honoring what’s likably relatable in the source material and delivering a dose of fantastical whimsy, all while making very few outrage-worthy changes.

Is that the same, mind you, as being a good show? Only occasionally.

In another sign of Disney+ and Hulu’s deepening ties, the first episode of Disney+’s high profile new original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians will launch on Hulu, concurrent to the series’ two-episode premiere on Disney+ Dec. 20. The announcement was made by Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan at the series’ premiere in New York Wednesday night.

The first episode will be available on Hulu through Jan. 31 while new episodes of Percy Jackson will be released weekly on Disney+.

Disney used a similar strategy recently with Disney+’s Star Wars series Andor, whose two-episode premiere was also made available on Hulu, and with the Disney+ original series Goosebumps, whose entire first season was shared on both streamers.

The moves come as Disney just rolled out a beta version of the “one-app experience,” combining Hulu — now fully owned — and Disney+ for bundle subscribers. The merged app will officially launch in March.

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” the Disney+ series based on the book series of the same name, will concurrently launch on Hulu on Dec. 20.

Only the first episode will stream on Hulu, while Disney+ will get two episodes on the premiere date, followed by new episodes weekly. Additionally, Episode 1 will remain on Hulu only through Jan. 31.

The news was announced by “Percy Jackson” author and series co-creator Rick Riordan during the show’s red carpet premiere at the Met Museum in New York City on Wednesday.

The series marks a long-waited adaptation for the IP, as Riordan published the first “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book in 2005. 20th Century Fox released two “Percy Jackson” films in 2010 and 2013, but changes to the books and Riordan’s lack of involvement made them unpopular among the fanbase, and the studio never adapted the last three books.

“After the movie experience, I basically wrote off Hollywood for a long,...

Disney+ is getting strong response to the trailer for its upcoming series Percy Jackson and The Olympians. Within 10 days of the trailer’s Nov. 16 release, it has garnered 126.5M impressions, 84.3M video views, and 1.8M engagements across Percy Jackson Series, Disney+, and talent accounts (11/16-11/26).

Percy Jackson, from 20th Television and Disney Branded Television, ranked #2 for video views across Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube and TikTok for all competitive streaming programs, according to ListenFirst. Additionally, the hashtag #percyjackson has amassed 45M views on TikTok in the US within the last 7 days.

The news comes three weeks before the series’ Dec. 20 launch on Disney+ and ahead of premiere events at The Met in New York City on Dec. 13 and in London on Dec. 16.

On the TV adaptation, starring Walker Scobell as the titular character, Leah Jeffries as Annabeth and Aryan Simhadri as Grover, Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan worked with showrunners Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians Cast: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Jason Mantzoukas, Megan Mullally, Glynn Turman, Adam Copeland, Virginia Kull, Lance Reddick Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Rating: TV-pg Seasons: 1 Story By: Rick Riordan Writers: Rick Riordan, Jonathan E. Steinberg Streaming Service(s): Disney Plus Franchise(s): Percy Jackson & The Olympians Directors: James Bobin, Anders Engström Showrunner: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz Release Date: 2023-12-20 Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades appear in season 1 of Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians, with other gods introduced as well. The actors' costumes for their portrayals of the gods are true to the book's descriptions of their modern attire. Season 1 follows the plot of the first book, The Lightning Thief, but it also includes characters that only debuted in the second book.

A handful of Greek gods appear in Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which covers the first book but...

Disney+ has released the official full trailer for the upcoming Disney+ Original series ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians.’

The epic eight-episode series features guest stars including Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hermes”), Megan Mullally (“Alecto” aka “Mrs. Dodds”), Toby Stephens (“Poseidon”), Virginia Kull (“Sally Jackson”), Jason Mantzoukas (“Dionysus” aka “Mr. D”), Jay Duplass (“Hades”), Glynn Turman (“Chiron” aka “Mr. Brunner”), the late Lance Reddick (“Zeus”), Adam Copeland (“Ares”), Charlie Bushnell (“Luke Castellan”), Dior Goodjohn (“Clarisse La Rue”), Jessica Parker Kennedy (“Medusa”), Olivea Morton (“Nancy Bobofit”), Suzanne Cryer (“Echidna”), Timm Sharp (“Gabe Ugliano”), Timothy Omundson (“Hephaestus”).

The first two episodes are written by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg and directed by James Bobin. Steinberg and Dan Shotz serve as executive producers 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 and Jet Wilkinson.

Disney+ has dropped the official trailer for the upcoming fantasy adventures series Percy Jackson and the Olympians a month out from the show’s premiere. In the two-minute trailer, Percy (Walker Scobell) admits the world has always felt weird to him, like a puzzle with half of its pieces missing. Those missing pieces fall into place once he learns the stories of Greek gods and monsters are real.

Joining Walker Scobell in the eight-episode series are Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood and Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase. Lin-Manuel Miranda is Hermes, Megan Mullally is Alecto aka Mrs. Dodds, Toby Stephens is Poseidon, and Virginia Kull is Sally Jackson.

Additional guest stars include Jason Mantzoukas as Dionysus aka Mr. D, Jay Duplass as Hades, Glynn Turman as Chiron aka Mr. Brunner, and Lance Reddick as Zeus. Adam Copeland is Ares, Charlie Bushnell is Luke Castellan, Dior Goodjohn is Clarisse La Rue,...

A storm is brewing, and this one could usher in the end of times.

Disney+ has released a new trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and there's a good chance it will be the streaming service's best series this year.

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe imploding on both the big screen and on streaming, and the tepid response to The Mandalorian Season 3, Disney+ is betting on Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

In the past, Disney+ hasn't put its marketing muscle behind projects outside the MCU and Star Wars universe.

If the series manages to break through, it will probably urge the streaming service to take more significant risks.

Adapting Rick Riordan's bestselling book series for the small screen already looks to be paying off.

While the two big-screen adaptations were criticized, everything we see for Percy Jackson and the Olympians looks like a natural next step for the franchise.

As much as coming-of-age stories like "Harry Potter" tended to suck up all the oxygen in the room during our younger years, Millennials of a certain age can't help but look back fondly on the "Percy Jackson" series. Author Rick Riordan's novels took a fantastical spin on Greek mythology and cleverly blended it with all the typical teenage angst found in YA books everywhere. This approach proved so popular, in fact, that 20th Century Studios ushered in two big-budget film adaptations in the early 2010s, following the adventures of the young demigod Percy Jackson with grand ambitions of all six of Riordan's original books. That didn't exactly pan out as expected and plans for the franchise all but fizzled out with "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" in 2013 ... not least of all because Riordan essentially disowned the films.

The upcoming Disney+ series, however, has been working overtime to right those...

Hold fast and brave the storm as Perseus Jackson encounters mythology on a grand scale. Disney has revealed the newest trailer for the epic fantasy adaptation of the series of novels by author Rick Riordan. The novels are a best-selling book series from Disney Hyperion. The series is slated to debut with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 on the streaming service, and it will be followed by new episodes every week.

The synopsis from Disney reads,

“Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld.

The latest trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians takes viewers farther into the challenges its title character will face.

The new clip follows an earlier teaser that focused on Percy’s (Walker Scobell) realization that he’s a demigod — the child of a Greek god and a human — and expands on it, showing the characters in previously unseen settings and facing off against new threats as he and his friends Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri) race to return Zeus’ master lightning bolt to Olympus..

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is based on author Rick Riordan’s best-selling quintet of novels; the eight-episode first season, which premieres Dec. 20, will follow the events of the first book in the series, The Lightning Thief. Scobell, Jeffries and Simhadri star with Glynn Turman, Megan Mullally, Toby Stephens, Virginia Kull, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jason Mantzoukas, Jay Duplass, Adam Copeland, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn,...

Now might be the perfect time to re-read Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” books before the adaptation arrives on Disney+ at the end of the year. For this show, only the main foundation series (and maybe just the first book) are required reading before Camp Halfblood comes to life on the small screen.

The first two episodes of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” arrive December 20 on the streamer, followed one new episode per week. Christmas will be to “Percy Jackson” fans as Thanksgiving will be to “Hunger Games” fans, with “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” film adaptation arriving in theaters November 17. We’re here for the YA literary revival!

But back to Greek gods, demigods and monsters — here’s everything we know about the upcoming “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Disney+ series:

Is “Percy Jackson” author Rick Riordan involved?

Author Rick Riordan has dropped hints here...

After nearly 15 years, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” author Rick Riordan is out with a new book centered on the original core trio of Percy, Annabeth and Grover, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods.” But, will this new set of adventures make it into the upcoming Disney+ series? Well, for Riordan, it’s too soon to say — but he’s not opposed to it.

“That is just too far down the horizon to know the answer to. I don’t know,” he told TheWrap at his Chicago book tour stop on Sunday. “I mean, right now we’re just focusing on season one. And if it does well, who knows? You know, the kids are totally excited. Even after all the work they’ve done, they’re still really excited to get back to it, so I know they’re looking forward to whatever is going to...

Disney+ has released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Disney+ Original series ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians.’

The epic eight-episode series features exciting guest stars, some of which can be seen in this teaser trailer, including Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hermes”), Megan Mullally (“Alecto” aka “Mrs. Dodds”), Toby Stephens (“Poseidon”), Virginia Kull (“Sally Jackson”), Jason Mantzoukas (“Dionysus” aka “Mr. D”), Jay Duplass (“Hades”), Glynn Turman (“Chiron” aka “Mr. Brunner”), the late Lance Reddick (“Zeus”), Adam Copeland (“Ares”), Charlie Bushnell (“Luke Castellan”), Dior Goodjohn (“Clarisse La Rue”), Jessica Parker Kennedy (“Medusa”), Olivea Morton (“Nancy Bobofit”), Suzanne Cryer (“Echidna”), Timm Sharp (“Gabe Ugliano”), Timothy Omundson (“Hephaestus”).

The first two episodes are written by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg and directed by James Bobin. Steinberg and Dan Shotz serve as executive producers alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg,...

Percy describes himself as a troubled kid with bad grades and problems with bullies in the new teaser for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. But those teen issues are nothing compared to his strange ability to see mythological creatures, and the teaser also reveals how Percy learns half bloods and Greek gods really exist.

The teaser arrived along with a batch of photos from the upcoming fantasy adventure series.

Walker Scobell leads the cast in the titular role, with Aryan Simhadri playing Grover Underwood and Leah Sava Jeffries starring as Annabeth Chase. Lin-Manuel Miranda is Hermes, Megan Mullally is Alecto” aka Mrs. Dodds, Toby Stephens is Poseidon, and Virginia Kull is Sally Jackson.

Additional guest stars include Jason Mantzoukas as Dionysus aka Mr. D, Jay Duplass as Hades, Glynn Turman as Chiron aka Mr. Brunner, and Lance Reddick as Zeus. Adam Copeland is Ares, Charlie Bushnell is Luke Castellan, Dior Goodjohn is Clarisse La Rue,...

Far too often, reboots are pale imitations of the source material, but the official trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians leads us to believe TV may be the perfect medium for Rick Riordan's work.

Disney+ dropped the new footage on Tuesday, which teases the heroic quest Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri), and Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) will embark on when the series premieres later this year. 

Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres December 20 on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere, followed by new episodes weekly.

The series "tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who's just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god, Zeus, accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt," the logline teases.

"With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.

Disney+ has released a trailer for its Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, and it offers up a deeper look into its title character’s world.

The clip expands on an earlier teaser as it follows the demigod Percy (Walker Scobell) from his school to Camp Half-Blood and on the quest to retrieve Zeus’ (the late Lance Reddick, seen briefly in the trailer) master lightning bolt alongside his friends Grover (Aryan Simhadri) and Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries).

The trailer also showcases Percy’s voiceover narration and several of the series’ adult guest stars, including Megan Mullally (Mrs. Dodds/Alecto), Glynn Turman (Chiron/Mr. Brunner), Toby Stephens (Poseidon) and Virginia Kull (Sally Jackson). The cast also includes Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jason Mantzoukas, Jay Duplass, Adam Copeland, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Olivea Morton, Suzanne Cryer, Timm Sharp and Timothy Omundson.

The series is based on author Rick Riordan‘s quintet of best-selling novels,...

Thank the gods! There’s a new teaser for Disney’s upcoming “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” television series, which stars Walker Scobell.

Based on the best-selling book series by author Rick Riordan, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” follows a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who learns that he has godly powers because his father is Poseidon, Greek god of the sea. The first two episodes of the eight-episode first season premieres Dec. 20 on Disney+.

“My name is Percy Jackson,” Scobell’s voiceover introduces his character at the beginning of the clip. “Am I a troubled kid? Yeah, you could say that.”

As a cover of Vance Joy’s “Riptide” sets the scene (iconic because Riptide is the name of Percy’s sword), Scobell goes on to describe what troubles his character. For Percy, letters swim around on the page, but he later learns that he has dyslexia because the...

Disney+ Hotstar released a new teaser for the upcoming Disney+ Original series ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’. The epic series, based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, will debut with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar, followed by new episodes weekly.

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god, Zeus, accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.

The series stars Walker Scobell (“Percy Jackson”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Annabeth Chase”), Aryan Simhadri (“Grover Underwood”) and features notable guest stars Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hermes”), Megan Mullally (“Alecto” aka “Mrs. Dodds”), Toby Stephens (“Poseidon”), Virginia Kull...