Percy Jackson Season 3 Confirmed For 2026 Release

Fans of the demigod world have reason to celebrate: Disney+ has officially confirmed that "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" will return for a third season, and the wait will be far shorter than anticipated. After the Season 2 finale aired on January 21, 2026, viewers were treated to a surprise during the credits—a first look teaser for Season 3, which is set to premiere later this year. This announcement comes as a welcome relief for those who have been eagerly following Percy’s journey and were bracing for another long hiatus.

The confirmation of Season 3 is hardly a shock to those tracking the show's trajectory. According to Deadline and The Economic Times, Disney greenlit the third season back in March 2025, even before Season 2 had aired. The decision was fueled by strong viewership numbers from the first season and the critical acclaim the series has garnered for its faithful and energetic adaptation of Rick Riordan’s beloved novels. This marks a notable departure from earlier film adaptations, which struggled to capture the full scope of the books and stalled after only two entries.

The upcoming season will adapt Riordan’s third book, The Titan’s Curse, a pivotal installment that sees the stakes rise and the tone darken. As reported by On The Red Carpet and Capital FM, production on Season 3 began in Vancouver in August 2025, following a brief pause for Season 2’s promotion. Filming is expected to wrap by March 2026, with the show likely to debut in December 2026, keeping with its established winter release pattern. The teaser scene from the Season 2 finale—featuring Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) leading Percy (Walker Scobell) through a dance hall to the tune of "Until I Found You" by Stephen Sanchez—gave fans a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come and confirmed that the story is moving forward at a brisk pace.

Season 3’s plot, as detailed by The Economic Times and Deadline, picks up during winter and follows Percy and Annabeth as they attempt to rescue two demigods from a school—a mission that quickly goes awry. The goddess Artemis is captured, Kronos escalates his campaign against the gods, and the Hunters of Artemis, led by the goddess herself, are introduced. The Titan Atlas, who holds up the sky, emerges as a formidable new threat. The quest also sees the return of Thalia, which dramatically shifts the balance of the Great Prophecy and adds another layer of suspense to the fate of Olympus.

Returning to the screen are familiar faces: Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood, Charlie Bushnell as Luke Castellan, Tamara Smart as Thalia Grace, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer. The show continues to attract high-profile guest stars, with the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jason Mantzoukas, Glynn Turman, Timothy Simons, Virginia Kull, Courtney B. Vance, Andra Day, Adam Copeland, Sandra Bernhard, Margaret Cho, Kristen Schaal, Tamara Smart, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Toby Stephens making appearances in previous seasons.

But it’s not just the returning cast that has fans buzzing. Season 3 is set to introduce a slew of new characters, many of whom are favorites from Riordan’s books. At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Disney announced that Olive Abercrombie will play Bianca Di Angelo and Levi Chrisopulos will portray Nico Di Angelo, the enigmatic children of Hades who join Percy’s quest. Dafne Keen, known for her roles in "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "His Dark Materials," has been cast as Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and the moon. Saara Chaudry will play Zoë Nightshade, Artemis’s immortal lieutenant, while comedy star Kate McKinnon is set to bring Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, to life. Holt McCallany joins as the fearsome Titan Atlas, and David Costabile will take on the role of Dr. Thorn, who plays a crucial part early in the season. Jesse L. Martin rounds out the new cast as Annabeth’s mortal father, Frederick Chase.

The creative team behind the show remains strong. The series is executive produced by Jonathan E. Steinberg and showrunner Dan Shotz, with Rick Riordan himself deeply involved as co-creator and executive producer. Other key producers include Rebecca Riordan, Craig Silverstein, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Albert Kim, Jason Ensler, and Sarah Watson. Their collective vision has been credited with maintaining the show’s blend of humor, heart, and mythological spectacle.

The end of Season 2 left fans with plenty of unresolved threads. Camp Half-Blood was saved using the Golden Fleece, reviving Thalia from her tree-bound slumber and changing the dynamics of the Great Prophecy. Luke, the former friend turned adversary, managed to escape after a failed invasion, while Poseidon warned Percy of the looming Titan war. The gods themselves are preparing for a conflict that threatens the very foundations of Olympus. These developments set the stage for a darker, more complex narrative in the upcoming season.

In interviews with Capital FM, the young cast offered playful hints about the tone of Season 3, with Leah Sava Jeffries joking, "I'm not even there actually so I have no idea," referring to Annabeth’s absence for much of the story—a major plot point for fans of the book. Walker Scobell and Aryan Simhadri added emoji clues, alluding to the cold, globe-spanning adventure and the perilous journey ahead. Their lighthearted banter underscores the camaraderie that has made the show a hit with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

For those who can’t wait, there’s always the option to revisit Seasons 1 and 2, both available on Disney+ and Hulu. And for those eager for more behind-the-scenes details, specials like "On The Red Carpet Presents: 'Percy Jackson'" offer a deeper dive into the making of the series and the mythology that inspires it.

With a rich cast, ambitious storylines, and the full support of Disney, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Season 3 promises to be a thrilling continuation of the saga. As the demigods prepare for their greatest challenge yet, fans can rest assured that the wait for new adventures will be shorter than ever.