TV series · 2023 · Disney+
Is Percy Jackson and the Olympians based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is based on the book series Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan (2005).
The TV series premiered in 2023 on Disney+.
The book series behind Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Book series by Rick Riordan · first published 2005 · fantasy, adventure fiction, young adult fiction
Children's fantasy adventure series.
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 and the Olympians based on a book?
Yes. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is based on the book series Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan (2005).
Who wrote the book Percy Jackson and the Olympians is based on?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians was written by Rick Riordan and first published in 2005.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Lightning Thief, book 1 of Percy Jackson & the Olympians. 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 TV series.
More screen adaptations of Rick Riordan's books
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (film, 2010)
- Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters (film, 2013)