When Disney+ released Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 in December 2023, one detail that quickly caught viewers' attention was the episode's length. Rather than hour-long chapters, this adaptation of Rick Riordan's fantasy-adventure books opted for compact and crisp episodes that are perfect for a binge-watching experience.Now that Percy Jackson and the Olympians is back with its sophomore season on Disney+, fans are wondering if the show will mimic its episode format. The episodes in the first season ran roughly between 32-40 minutes, a trend which will be followed in the latest season.Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 will adapt Riordan's The Sea of Monsters, which will take our demigod on an epic odyssey along with his most trusted friends. The upcoming season will mark the return of Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, along with Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth, Aryan Simhadri as Grover, Charlie Bushnell as Luke and Dior Goodjohn as Clarisse.More on this in our story.Exploring the episode's runtime for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEpisodes in Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 have a runtime ranging between 32 to 43 minutes, averaging around 40 minutes. The shorter runtime is perfect for a small-screen adaptation, making the episodes digestible and easy for binge-watching. The shortest episodes in the freshman season, I Plunge to My Death (Episode 4) and We Take A Zebra to Vegas (Episode 6), have a runtime of 32 minutes. The longest episode, 'We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium,' runs for 43 minutes with the Season 1 finale 'The Prophecy Comes True' being 41 minutes long.While fantasy adaptations usually rely on long and sprawling chapters, Percy Jackson and the Olympians embraces a tighter and more streamlined approach, which marks one of its biggest strengths. Naturally, the show makes small plot changes to Rick Riordan’s original novels. However, the format and flow of the episodes mirror the novels and keep the viewers interested, with almost no fillers or side quests. The shorter episodes focus on emotional beats, character development and the fundamental theme of the Percy Jackson novels, without wasting time on exhaustingly long sequences.Exploring the episode runtime and plot details for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe official synopsis for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 reads as follows:"After Camp Half-Blood’s protective border is breached, Percy Jackson embarks on an epic odyssey into the Sea of Monsters in search of his best friend Grover and the one thing that may save the camp — the legendary Golden Fleece. With help from Annabeth, Clarisse and his newfound cyclops half-brother Tyson, Percy’s survival becomes essential to stopping Luke, the Titan Kronos, and their impending plan to bring down Camp Half-Blood — and ultimately, Olympus."The sophomore season will kick off with a two-episode premiere on December 10 at 12 a.m. EST on Disney+ and Hulu. The subsequent episodes will follow weekly every Wednesday. While Disney+ has yet to reveal the official runtime for the upcoming episodes, they will reportedly be about 40-50 minutes long, a slight increase from the freshman season.However, worry not, as Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 will mimic the tight format of the debut season and will likely keep the episodes below the 1-hour mark. The short and compact episodes enhanced the viewing experience for all Percy Jackson fans and the latest season will certainly bank on that USP again.After a trip to the Underworld in Season 1, the upcoming season will take our titular hero on an epic odyssey and into the Sea of Monsters. Percy Jackson's coming-of-age saga will continue when he is tasked to search for the legendary Golden Fleece, the only item that can save the future of Camp Half-Blood from Titan Kronos. The stakes in Percy's mission will be increased tenfold with his best friend, Grover's disappearance.Tune in to Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 on Disney+ on December 10.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.