Credit: Disney+It feels like Disney might be on the verge of something huge again. After shaping fandom culture with Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the studio could be setting its sights on another mythology-driven phenomenon. Percy Jackson and the Olympians has become one of Disney’s most promising breakout hits in years, and insiders say the franchise’s next steps could be massive. Fans didn’t see it coming—but Disney seems to have big plans brewing behind the scenes.
There’s a sense that Disney doesn’t just view it as another show for Disney+—it sees it as the foundation for something much larger.
From Page to Screen
To understand how we got here, it’s worth revisiting the roots of the Percy Jackson phenomenon. Rick Riordan’s original book series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, introduced readers to a world where Greek gods, demigods, and modern-day mythology collided in funny, action-packed adventures. The books became instant bestsellers, spawning multiple companion series and an international fanbase that grew up with Percy and his friends.
But when Hollywood first tried to adapt the books into films, the results didn’t exactly win over fans. The two Percy Jackson movies—The Lightning Thief (2010) and Sea of Monsters (2013)—made money but disappointed longtime readers. They strayed far from the tone and details that made the novels special, leading Riordan to distance himself from the projects.
So when Disney acquired the rights and greenlit Percy Jackson and the Olympians for Disney+, expectations were sky-high. Released in 2023, the series finally gave fans what they had been waiting for: a faithful adaptation true to Riordan’s original vision. The show covered the first book’s storyline across just eight episodes, but its success was immediate. With a loyal audience and substantial viewership numbers, it became one of Disney+’s most talked-about titles. And yet, it seems that was only the beginning.
The Journey Continues
Disney is now gearing up for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, and things are about to get even more exciting. The second season will adapt The Sea of Monsters, the next installment in Riordan’s beloved saga, and is set to premiere on December 10, 2025. According to reports, Season 3 is already in production—proof that Disney is wasting no time in expanding the demigod universe.
At the same time, author Rick Riordan has been dropping some exciting hints about what’s coming next. In the weeks leading up to the second season’s debut, he teased something that fans didn’t expect: the possibility of a much larger universe.
During an appearance at Lucca Comics & Games 2025, Riordan made remarks that caught everyone’s attention. While discussing Percy Jackson and the Olympians, he said he was also working on a “new series” he couldn’t share details about just yet.
“At the moment, we are working on the third season of the TV series,” Riordan explained. “I’m also working on a new series, which I can’t talk much about here. But there are more and more stories to tell.”
That single comment sent waves through the fandom. Could Disney be planning an entire mythology-based shared universe under Riordan’s creative direction? Many fans think so—and the timing couldn’t be more intriguing.
A New Adventure in the Works
According to reports from the event, Riordan teased that he’s developing a mysterious new project tied to his mythology world. Fans immediately began speculating that it could involve The Kane Chronicles, his trilogy rooted in Egyptian mythology. If true, Disney could be laying the groundwork for a connected universe that rivals the scale of the MCU.
The Kane Chronicles follows siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they uncover their family’s link to the gods and pharaohs of ancient Egypt. The story shares a universe with Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus, weaving together Greek, Roman, and Egyptian myths. Readers have long hoped to see these worlds collide onscreen, and this could be their chance.
Riordan’s mention of a new project feels especially meaningful because The Kane Chronicles has had a complicated past in Hollywood. Netflix once held the rights and even announced plans for a series of live-action films. Riordan co-wrote and helped develop the scripts, but the project stalled and was eventually scrapped. The author later confirmed the cancellation himself, leaving fans uncertain if they’d ever see Carter and Sadie’s story adapted.
Now, it seems that the door may have reopened—only this time with Disney leading the charge.
Building a Percy Jackson Universe
If The Kane Chronicles does find new life at Disney+, it could mark the beginning of something far larger than a single adaptation. Riordan’s books are interconnected through what fans call the “Riordanverse,” an ever-expanding web of stories featuring heroes from various mythologies.
There are Greek and Roman gods in Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus, Egyptian deities in The Kane Chronicles, Norse legends in Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, and even Apollo’s journey in The Trials of Apollo.
A shared television universe spanning these worlds would be a dream come true for readers who’ve spent years following Riordan’s work. It would also give Disney something incredibly valuable: another long-term, story-rich franchise capable of fueling films, series, merchandise, and park tie-ins for years to come.
Imagine Disney+ becoming home to an interconnected mythology saga—a cinematic tapestry where Percy, Annabeth, the Kanes, and other heroes coexist. It could blend the heartfelt storytelling of Percy Jackson with the epic scale of Marvel and the timeless allure of Harry Potter.
The Future of the Riordanverse
Nothing is officially confirmed yet, but Riordan’s hints make one thing clear: he’s not done telling these stories. Between his involvement as writer, producer, and showrunner, he’s more creatively empowered than ever before. And Disney seems willing to give him the freedom to expand this universe the right way.
For now, fans are left to speculate about what the “new series” could be. But given Disney’s growing interest in mythology-inspired storytelling and Riordan’s confidence that “there are more and more stories to tell,” the odds of a Kane Chronicles revival—or something even bigger—feel higher than ever.
With Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 on the horizon and buzz swirling about the mysterious new series, the world of demigods, gods, and ancient magic seems ready to grow beyond anyone’s imagination.
One thing is certain: Disney’s not done with Percy Jackson. And the Riordanverse might just be the next great empire in Disney’s expanding galaxy of fandoms.