How to watch all the Percy Jackson movies & shows in chronological order

So...you’ve decided to give Percy Jackson a shot - good choice! Maybe you saw a clip floating around online, or your friend wouldn’t shut up about Camp Half-Blood.

Either way, welcome to a world where Greek gods walk among us, monsters lurk behind mailboxes, and one kid with a pen that turns into a sword somehow gets dragged into all of it.

Now comes the tricky part: how do you even start watching this stuff? There are movies, there’s a show - and people keep saying, “The books are way better,” which, yeah, is usually true, but that doesn’t help if you’re trying to binge something this weekend.

Don’t worry, this isn’t some sprawling, complicated cinematic universe; it’s actually pretty simple. There are just a few entries, and we’ll walk you through what order makes the most sense - chronologically, narratively, and from a “what’s actually worth watching” perspective. So let’s break it down!

All Percy Jackson movies and series in order (2025 guide)

First: The 2010 movie that...exists

Alright, picture this: it’s 2010; young adult books are a hot property, and studios are greenlighting anything with a prophecy and a chosen one. Enter Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - it’s shiny, it’s loud, and it’s...kind of a mess.

Logan Lerman plays Percy, but he’s clearly not the 12-year-old from the books...more like 16 going on brooding heartthrob. The plot hits the basics: Percy finds out he’s a demigod, heads to Camp Half-Blood, and then gets sent on a cross-country quest to find Zeus’s missing lightning bolt.

Along the way, there are monsters, gods, and some moments that feel vaguely like what was written in Rick Riordan’s novel...sort of.

Is it faithful? No. Is it terrible? Not really. It's just, well, a product of its time. Fun in bursts, frustrating if you care about the source material. So if you're curious where it all started, this is the place.

Then: The 2013 sequel that tried its best

So, after the first movie didn’t exactly wow fans, they gave it another shot with Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters in 2013. This one picks up with Percy, a bit more settled in the demigod life.

Things are weird at camp - the magical tree protecting the place is poisoned, and the only thing that can fix it is the Golden Fleece...yes, that Golden Fleece.

The quest takes Percy Jackson and crew into...you guessed it - the Sea of Monsters (which is basically the Bermuda Triangle). There’s a cyclops, some sibling tension, Kronos stirs a bit, and there are big stakes - so basically your classic middle-book stuff.

Again, though, it strays from the book in some pretty bold ways. Characters behave differently, plot points get shuffled, and fans were left going, “Wait, that’s not how I remember it.”

Still, if you watched the first movie, you might as well finish this one too. It’s not a painful experience, but just don’t expect it to stick the landing.

Now forget the movies and watch the good stuff

Okay, now that you’ve had your fun with the early 2010s attempts, it’s time to reset. So clear your mind, maybe go for a walk - because the Disney+ reboot is where Percy Jackson finally gets the treatment he deserves.

Titled Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the show dropped its first season in late 2023 and wrapped up early 2024. It’s not perfect, but it’s miles closer to what the books actually feel like. And get this: Percy’s actually 12, like in the books - finally!

The pacing is slower, the world-building richer, and the tone feels way more in sync with Riordan’s voice. Probably because he was actually involved this time - he co-wrote and helped shape the entire thing. Crazy what happens when the author gets a say.

Season one focuses solely on The Lightning Thief, and it doesn’t rush through it like the movie did - characters get space to breathe, the humor hits better, and even the gods seem more layered.

So if you’re here for the most accurate version of the Percy Jackson story, start with the show. It’s that simple.

So what’s the chronological order?

If you’re dead set on watching everything, even the flawed stuff, here's how it breaks down - Start with The Lightning Thief (2010), follow it up with Sea of Monsters (2013), then shift to the Disney+ reboot and start fresh with Season 1 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

That’ll give you both the early adaptation and the newer, more faithful one. You’ll see where things went wrong and then where they got it right.

But honestly, you don’t have to watch the movies at all, because the show stands on its own perfectly. So if you want the best version of the story, skip the first two films and dive into the reboot. You won’t miss anything essential by doing so.

Are more episodes coming?

Yes, season 2 is confirmed - it’s going to cover The Sea of Monsters, which, if you’ve read the books or watched the old film, you probably know is a key turning point in the series.

Disney seems to be aiming for one season per book, which means we’re likely looking at five seasons total...if all goes well. And judging by the response so far, things are looking pretty solid.

There’s also been talk - just whispers for now - about expanding into the rest of Riordan’s universe. Think The Heroes of Olympus, maybe even The Kane Chronicles someday - but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Quick recap before you hit play

If you want to experience all the screen adaptations of Percy Jackson, here’s the easiest way: start with the two early‑2010s movies - The Lightning Thief (2010) and Sea of Monsters (2013), both of which took creative liberties with the books but remain part of the original film series.

After watching those, switch over to the Disney+ reboot, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which premiered in December 2023 and follows the books much more faithfully with the author’s input.

You’ll begin with Season 1, then continue with Season 2 in December 2025, and eventually Season 3 based on The Titan’s Curse.

In short: the movies are optional and nostalgic, while the Disney+ series is the current, accurate, and ongoing way to follow Percy’s story. So there you go, happy watching!