Explosive Exclusive: Disney's Percy Jackson Show Set to Surpass 5 Original Books!

Summary

Disney executive Karey Burke expresses interested in adapting all 11 of Rick Riordan's novels in the larger Percy Jackson and the Olympians universe.

The success of the Percy Jackson series beyond its first season will depend on viewership numbers and the growth of subscribers. The upcoming Disney Plus show aims to stay true to Riordan's books more than the movies did, which greatly boosts its chances of resonating with fans of the original material.

Disney executive Karey Burke recently hinted at the potential for expanding the Percy Jackson universe beyond the upcoming season 1 adaptation. Having previously experienced underwhelming film adaptations in 2010 and 2013, the popular Rick Riordan series is now making its way to the small screen. Season 1 of the Disney Plus show will faithfully depict the events of the first book, as indicated by the tantalizing trailers. In a recent interview with Variety, ahead of the release of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, President of Disney's 20th Television, Karey Burke, expressed Disney's aspirations for the franchise, suggesting that they extend well beyond the original five novels in the series. For her complete statement, please see below.

We desire all of them. Despite Riordan's previous experience in the film industry, his approach to his work is open-minded. He does not adhere to a fixed interpretation of it. Our universe can encompass all the other series he has created, which are set in the same world and can be adapted.

Will All Of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson Books Get Adapted?

Riordan openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the previous two film adaptations of Percy Jackson. The author had no creative involvement in the movies, and they ultimately failed to satisfy audiences. However, for the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians show, Riordan has taken on the role of an executive producer from the very beginning. It can be assumed that he will continue to serve in this capacity for future adaptations.

Despite Disney's evident interest, the ultimate determinant for the fate of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 and beyond lies in the viewership numbers and subscriber growth. While it won't become apparent until after the release of season 1 whether the show has resonated sufficiently with audiences to justify further expansion, there are multiple reasons for optimism.

The Percy Jackson and the Olympians trailers have indicated that the upcoming Disney Plus show will stay truer to Riordan's novels, delighting readers. Furthermore, each episode of season 1 is said to have a budget ranging from $12 to $15 million, ensuring that the awe-inspiring, effects-driven scenes from the books are faithfully depicted. It is uncertain if Riordan's expanded Percy Jackson and the Olympians universe will be adapted, but the potential for season 1 to thrive is evident.