Movie · 2010
Is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is based on the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005).
The Lightning Thief is book 1 of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series.
The movie was released in 2010.
The book behind Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan · first published 2005 · 211 pages · young adult fiction, adventure fiction, children's fiction
2005 novel by Rick Riordan.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: books in order
- The Lightning Thief (2005)
- The Sea of Monsters (2006)
- The Titan's Curse (2007)
- The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)
- The Last Olympian (2009)
- The Chalice of the Gods (2023)
- Wrath of the Triple Goddess (2024)
Common questions
Is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief based on a book?
Yes. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is based on the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005).
Who wrote the book Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is based on?
The Lightning Thief was written by Rick Riordan and first published in 2005.
Is The Lightning Thief part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series (2 books listed below in reading order).
How long is the book?
The Lightning Thief is about 211 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Lightning Thief, book 1 of The Lightning Thief. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Rick Riordan's books
- Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters (film, 2013)
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians (TV, 2023)