The highly anticipated Percy Jackson & The Olympians series, based on the books by Rick Riordan, has arrived ahead of schedule, much to the excitement of fans eager to accompany the demigod on his quest.
Season 1 follows the plot of the first book, with 12-year-old Percy Jackson, a modern demigod, grappling with his newfound divine powers. He is accused by Zeus of stealing his master lightning bolt and, with the help of his friends, must work to restore order to Olympus. Since the release of the first two episodes, fans have been expressing their delight on social media.
Percy Jackson heads to Camp Halfblood early
The scheduled release dates for the episodes of Percy Jackson & the Olympians have been adjusted, with the premiere time for the first two episodes being shifted forward by a few hours. Instead of streaming early on Wednesday as originally planned, the episodes will now be available at 9pm Eastern Time on Tuesday.
Starting Tuesday, the next six episodes will be available on Disney+ instead of Wednesdays. The Percy Jackson series has also premiered a day ahead of schedule and can now be streamed on both Disney+ and Hulu. pic.twitter.com/u3Wl0eAB82
"We are incredibly thankful for the enthusiastic and dedicated Percy Jackson fans who have supported this project from the start," stated Pamela Levine, head of marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content, as reported by THR. "They have eagerly awaited this moment, and as a token of appreciation, we wanted to give our fans the opportunity to enjoy the first two episodes ahead of schedule."
The show's release has generated a lot of excitement among fans and critics alike, with the first season already receiving an impressive 97% Fresh Critics Score on Rotten Tomatoes. Many viewers took to social media to express their enthusiasm for the early release. "I can't believe I dropped everything to watch Percy Jackson as soon as I heard the episodes were out early, even at my age," one fan admitted, while another said, "I was about to go to bed, but they released the first two episodes of PERCY JACKSON early, so now I have to stay awake."
“Percy Jackson episodes landed on Disney+ early and now I’m tingling watching episode 1 – I used to pray for times like this!” a third added.
Check out more responses below:
the way I dropped everything I was doing to watch Percy Jackson when I found out the episodes were out early is so embarrassing at my big age
— cass ️ (@trashtvIover) December 20, 2023
Percy Jackson episode dropping early ouuuu I planned this pic.twitter.com/e6FmvBy3xl
— Chrismas (@grayparkerfilms) December 19, 2023
Emergency blue cookies IN CASE #PercyJackson drops early pic.twitter.com/fU8PEGfcsu
— Rosey (@alienrosey) December 20, 2023
THEY DROPPED THE FIRST 2 EPISODES OF PERCY JACKSON EARLY…. IT'S GO TIME️️️️️️ pic.twitter.com/RxGZrvPMDR
— Leah Vredenbregt (@LeahVredenbregt) December 20, 2023
i was about to go to bed, but they dropped the first two episodes of PERCY JACKSON early so i must stay awake pic.twitter.com/g5vaAPHWaw
— Brandon Wainerdi (@ActuallyBrandon) December 20, 2023
I CLOSE THIS HELL APP FOR A COUPLE HOURS AND I COME BACK TO PERCY JACKSON EARLY RELEASE??? pic.twitter.com/x1v55JPX5J
— julie⁷ OPLA ERA (@juliesayit) December 20, 2023
Percy Jackson episodes landed on disney+ early and now I’m tingling watching episode 1 I used to pray for times like this! pic.twitter.com/EoOo58Pjtg
— coyvan (@coyvangreer) December 20, 2023
Check out the release schedule for Percy Jackson and watch the trailer below. The first two episodes of Percy Jackson & the Olympians are now streaming on Disney+. Explore our other upcoming movie and TV hubs.
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Editor's P/S
As a die-hard fan of the Percy Jackson series, I was thrilled to hear about the early release of the first two episodes of the new TV series. I couldn't believe my luck when I saw the news on social media and immediately dropped everything to start watching. The excitement among fans was palpable, with many taking to Twitter to express their joy and surprise. It was a truly special moment for all of us who have been eagerly waiting for this adaptation for years.
The early release of the episodes was a fantastic surprise and a testament to the dedication and passion of the show's creators. It's clear that they understand how much this series means to fans and wanted to give us a special treat. The fact that the show has already received such positive reviews from critics and fans alike only adds to the excitement. I can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store and to continue following Percy on his journey.