Percy Jackson and the Olympians will return to Disney Plus on November 20 for its third season, with its leading star warning viewers to expect the darkest run of the series so far. The first two episodes will be released together, followed by two more each week.
Walker Scobell, who plays Percy, previously told Entertainment Weekly: "It's definitely our darkest season yet."
The Titan's Curse Adaptation
The new season adapts The Titan's Curse, the third novel in Rick Riordan's bestselling series, in what is the first screen adaptation of the book. The story sends Percy on a rescue mission after Annabeth Chase is captured by the forces of Kronos, leaving him without the friend who helped him through his previous two quests.
Percy must also free a captive goddess and confront a curse that threatens Olympus.
Disney Plus Synopsis and Trailer
In its synopsis, Disney Plus teased: "If Percy Jackson learned anything after completing two epic quests with Annabeth Chase, it's that he would be lost without her."
"So when Annabeth is captured by the forces of Kronos, Percy must embark on a perilous journey to rescue her. He must free a goddess in chains, confront the Titan's curse, and avoid triggering the fall of Olympus."
It adds: "With Grover by his side, Percy must join some unlikely questmates to confront a prophecy with dire consequences."
A trailer has offered a glimpse of the danger ahead, teasing a "war between the Gods and the Titans". A moment involving Nico drew particularly emotional reactions from fans.
One viewer wrote: "Not Nico running and crying." Another said: "Seeing Nico run and cry rlly got me."
Others predicted the new episodes would outdo the earlier outings. One fan declared: "This season is going to be the best yet", while another admitted: "bro i cried just watching THIS idk what's gonna happen when i actually watch the episode."
Series Background and Reception
The series first arrived on Disney Plus in 2023, when Scobell was 14. Its mix of Greek mythology and adventure has since won over viewers, including those unfamiliar with Riordan's novels.
One Rotten Tomatoes reviewer wrote: "I have never read the books, but this show completely hooked me from the very first episode. The story is fast-paced, the world-building around Greek mythology is so clever, and the main trio of actors has the absolute best chemistry."
Another praised the show's progression: "In comparison to season 1, season 2 was beyond better, it was near perfect. Apart from changing a couple of scenes, some additions like the final fight in the last episode made it even better for me."
With a rescue mission, a dangerous prophecy and the fate of Olympus at stake, season 3 will put Percy and his companions under fresh pressure when it returns on November 20.
