Half Blood Heroes Rise Again Dive into Percy Jacksons World on Disney
All demigods and Camp Half-Blood aspirants, unite! With the brand-new Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Rick Riordan’s popular Percy Jackson series is finally receiving the live-action adaptation it deserves. Forget about those underwhelming film attempts from the early 2010s; things are becoming mythologically huge this time!
Percy’s Epic Odyssey Begins
The first season’s eight episodes immerse us in the events of The Lightning Thief, the series’ genesis narrative. Walker Scobell dons the iconic blue jeans and orange camp shirt to play Percy Jackson, an average youngster about to learn he is the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. What a case of identity crisis!
But hold on, there’s more! Zeus, the grouchy sky-father, accuses Percy of stealing his master’s lightning bolt, causing a chain reaction of celestial catastrophe. Percy must now trek across America with his trusted demigod besties, Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri), to acquire the weapon, clear his name, and restore order to Mount Olympus.
Faithful Adaptation Fans Can Roar About
Remember those Percy Jackson movies that enraged die-hard fans and left Riordan shaking his head in disappointment? Don’t worry, demigods, for things are different this time. Riordan is actively involved in the series as a writer, providing a commitment to the source material that will make your inner nerd dance. Prepare for campfires, legendary creatures, and epic journeys that make the Odyssey seem like a stroll in the park.
When and Where to Catch the Lightning Bolt Action
Mark your calendars and prepare your streaming devices because the adventure begins on Disney+ on Wednesday, December 20th. The first two episodes will be available in the United States and Canada at 12 a.m. PT, 3 a.m. ET. That equates to 8 a.m. GMT in the United Kingdom and 7 p.m. AEDT in Australia.
New episodes will be released every Wednesday to keep the holy goodness flowing until the conclusion on January 31st, 2024. While Disney+ ad-free is more expensive, you can also get the new ad-free Disney bundle. And, hey, it’s a deal compared to the expense of Camp Half-Blood training (mythical animals, heavenly bronze swords, the whole shebang)!