Summary

  • The Percy Jackson series on Disney+ has the potential to be a huge success, with Rick Riordan's involvement and the popularity of the books generating anticipation.
  • However, Disney might struggle this winter as Percy Jackson seems to be the only notable release for the holiday season, and it needs more interesting content to retain viewers after the initial hype.
  • Last year, Disney's success was driven by the massive hit Avatar: The Way of Water, making over $2.3 billion worldwide, and Percy Jackson is unlikely to reach the same level of success, posing a potential issue for the company.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is coming to Disney+ this December, and it promises to be a huge event for the platform that’s going to keep audiences happy throughout the winter season. The series is going to be an adaptation of Rick Riordan’s hugely popular franchise of young adult novels, following a boy named Percy who discovers that his father is actually the Greek God Poseidon. Riordan will serve as producer and creator of the series, which is great news for existing audiences.

The Percy Jackson teaser trailer has already revealed plenty of information about the show, and with the added bonus of Riordan’s direct involvement, many fans are hopeful that this series will outshine the two movie adaptations that were poorly received. If the show is as successful as many are hoping, it could be a real boost for Disney this December. However, while Percy Jackson is a great property to be relying on, Disney might need more to really thrive this winter.

The Percy Jackson Show Is Disney's Only Big Notable December Holiday Release In 2023

Percy, Annabeth, and Grover standing on a beach in Percy Jackson and the Olympians

December isn’t too far away, and Disney doesn’t seem to have too many notable releases lined up for the holiday season. It’s a hugely important time of year for movie studios and streaming services, as most families are spending time together and watching plenty of movies, so Disney is going to struggle with such a sparse lineup this year. Percy Jackson will definitely help, and the popularity of the books is enough to cement itself as a must-watch project for many audiences, but there needs to be other interesting movies and shows to keep those viewers around once the hype has ed.

Why Percy Jackson's Release Won't Compare To Disney's 2022 Holiday Domination

Percy Jackson holding a sword in the Percy Jackson tv series character poster, cropped for a closeup of the character

Although Disney’s Percy Jackson is already beating the 2010 movies in of casting, storytelling, and anticipation, the excitement for the show can only last so long after it’s been released. Additionally, with nothing else to catch the audience’s interest, Disney could see itself losing plenty of viewers. This would be a huge contrast to last year, which was an enormous success for Disney thanks to one specific project.

Avatar: The Way of Water was absolutely dominating the box office and pop culture conversations last December, and it made plenty of money for Disney with its shocking $2.3 billion worldwide gross. The Way of Water became the third highest-grossing movie ever made, and it was the only thing Disney needed to succeed. Percy Jackson might be great, but it’s not going to be anywhere near as successful as The Way of Water, which could prove to be a serious problem for Disney.