Rick Riordanbooks & movies in order
Percy Jackson's path to screen has been rocky. Two Fox films disappointed fans and the author alike, but Disney+ finally delivered a faithful adaptation with Riordan directly involved in the writers' room.
Book to screen, by book publication
| Book | Pub. | Adaptation | Released | Type | Score | Watch on | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Lightning Thief | 2005 | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | 2010 | Film | 49% | Disney+ | Read → |
The Sea of Monsters | 2006 | Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters | 2013 | Film | 42% | Disney+ | Read → |
The Lightning Thief | 2005 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 1) | 2023 | Series | 93% | Disney+ | Read → |
Skip the films entirely and go straight to the Disney+ series. The 2010 and 2013 films aged out the characters, cut major plot points, and frustrated fans. The 2023 series follows the book faithfully and has Riordan's blessing.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes monthly. We re-check this table regularly.
Where to buy & read
Frequently asked questions
Only as curiosities. They aged Percy up to a teenager, cut key characters and plot points, and collapsed after two films. Rick Riordan publicly criticized them. The Disney+ series is the definitive adaptation.
That is the plan. Season 1 covers The Lightning Thief. Each subsequent season is expected to adapt one book, pending renewal.
Absolutely. The series was designed to work for new audiences. That said, kids who read the books tend to enjoy the show even more because of the details Riordan wove in for readers.