In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 will return in 2026, adapting The Titan’s Curse with a darker winter setting.
- New cast additions include Dafne Keen as Artemis, Kate McKinnon as Aphrodite, and Saara Chaudry as Zoë Nightshade alongside returning stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri.
- Currently filming in Vancouver, the season promises a more mature tone as Percy faces new mythological threats at West Hall boarding school.
The first and second seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians were met with a warm reception from viewers, so it’s no surprise that Disney has moved forward with a third instalment. Filming is underway in Vancouver, and Disney has already published the first image for the show.
In the first entry, Percy learns that he’s a demigod and begins to discover his divine powers. Unfortunately, the supreme god Zeus accused the boy of stealing his lightning bolt – the Master Bolt, the source of his power. Percy teamed up with his friends, Grover and Annabeth, and set out to find the missing artefact, which required him to delve into an extraordinary world of gods, monsters, and fantastic creatures.
Here’s our guide on everything we know so far about the next installment of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 release date
There’s no premiere date set for the show’s next season, but we do know that Percy will return in 2026 .
Here’s the first image from the upcoming season:
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It’ll be shown on Disney+. If you want to catch up with the previous seasons, you can get an ad-supported Disney+ subscription for $11.99 / £5.99 per month. The ad-free package costs $18.99 / £9.99 per month.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 plot
The Disney show is an adaptation of a series of YA novels by Rick Riordan. Season 1 was based on the first volume, titled The Lightning Thief. while season 2 adapted the second book, The Sea of Monsters.
Season 3 will be based on The Titan’s Curse , the third novel in Rick Riordan’s book series. It’s slightly different from the first two volumes – it’s darker, and it takes place in winter, not summer. The story kicks off with Percy, Annabeth and Thalia going to West Hall boarding school to pick up siblings Bianca and Nico di Angelo. However, the trip doesn’t go entirely as the demigods expected – they encounter a dangerous opponent, Dr. Thorn.
Season 2 ended with a post-credit scene that teases the third instalment of the show:
The Percy Jackson book series consists of six volumes:
- The Lightning Thief
- The Sea of Monsters
- The Titan’s Curse
- The Battle of the Labyrinth
- The Last Olympian
It means there’s enough material for several seasons, providing Disney renews the show again.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 cast
In the third season, we expect the return of the following actors:
- Walker Scobell – Percy Jackson
- Leah Sava Jeffries – Annabeth Chase
- Aryan Simhadri – Grover Underwood
- Tamara Smart – Thalia Grace
- Charlie Bushnell – Luke Castellan
- Glynn Turman – Chiron aka Mr. Brunner
- Courtney B. Vance – Zeus
- Toby Stephens – Poseidon
- Jay Duplass – Hades
- Adam Copeland – Ares
- Jason Mantzoukas – Dionysus aka Mr. D
- Daniel Diemer – Tyson, a Cyclops
- Dior Goodjohn – Clarisse La Rue
In season 3, Kate McKinnon will portray Aphrodite , the Greek goddess of love and beauty. The comedian and actress is best known for her appearances on Saturday Night Live, as well as her performances in Ghostbusters and Barbie.
What’s interesting is that in the Percy Jackson books, Aphrodite is a shape-shifting goddess who changes her appearance based on what a person thinks is beautiful. For now, it’s unclear if this unusual feature will be kept in the show – we don’t know whether other actresses have been cast as Aphrodite.
Dafne Keen , known from His Dark Materials and Logan, has been cast as Artemis, the Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt. The official description reads ( via The Hollywood Reporter ):
Artemis prefers the freedom of the outdoors to the politics and formality of Olympus. Her immortal hunters are her constant companions, and she has little contact with mortals, making her a bit out of touch with modern human culture.
Saara Chaudry , the voice actress from The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Breadwinner, will portray Zoë Nightshade, an immortal hunter and Artemis’ lieutenant. According to the official description (via The Hollywood Reporter):
[Zoë] has been at Artemis’ side for more than 2,000 years. She is a strong warrior and sometimes overly serious in ways that amuse the demigods, but she is also a crucial quest member, willing to strive and sacrifice for the good of all.
Olive Abercrombie will star as demigod Bianca di Angelo , while Levi Chrisopulos will portray her younger brother, demigod Nico di Angelo .
Holt McCallany has been cast as Atlas, the Titan general of Kronos. David Costabile will portray Dr. Thorn, the new villain. Jesse L. Martin is Frederick Chase, Annabeth’s father.
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Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.
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