Creation of ‘Percy Jackson and Olympians’ Premieres on Disney+

Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Special Available Immediately Following Season Finale of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”

Following the season finale of the immensely popular Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” fans can delve into the enchanting behind-the-scenes details in the original documentary special, “A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Set to premiere on January 31, 2024, on Disney+, this 50-minute documentary features the series’ breakout stars, acclaimed author Rick Riordan, and the creative team, offering viewers an exclusive look into the production of this television sensation.

In this insightful documentary, series stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri embark on their own quest while bringing to life the beloved characters from Rick Riordan’s award-winning books. The documentary follows these three talented young stars, along with the passionate cast and creative team, as they navigate the set of the Disney+ Original series. They step into worlds fit for gods, battle unforgettable creatures, and perform legendary feats, all while juggling their academic responsibilities.

The epic eight-episode “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” which has amassed over 26 million views for its first episode, will conclude its season on January 31, exclusively on Disney+. Created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, the series is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson. The series is produced by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television.

“A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson” is a production by Evolve Studios, directed by Joel Edwards, and executive produced by Edwards and Daniel Kiedis.

*Source: Internal data indicates that the first episode garnered 26.2 million views in its first 3 weeks streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. A view is defined as total stream time divided by runtime.