Amid Drop in Viewership, Disney Prepares To Remove ‘Percy Jackson’ From Streaming Service
If you have been watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Hulu, time is about to become a factor — and not because the season is nearing its finale.
The fantasy series returned with momentum in December, once again led by Walker Scobell as the impulsive demigod son of Poseidon. Critical reception has remained largely positive, even if viewership isn’t looking quite as hot.
Based on the bestselling novels by Rick Riordan, the show was positioned as Disney+’s most important original outside Marvel and Star Wars, carrying the weight of an expansive literary universe and a deeply invested fan base.
Yet even as Season 2 continues to roll out new episodes, the series’ presence on Hulu is already approaching its end.
‘Percy Jackson’ Exits One Streaming Service
Disney has confirmed that Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be removed from Hulu on March 4, 2026. After that date, the series will exist exclusively on Disney+.
The move arrives as Disney prepares to shutter Hulu entirely by the end of 2026. While no final shutdown date has been announced, the company has already begun pulling back platform support.
Earlier this year, Disney confirmed that the Hulu app will disappear from Nintendo Switch devices in February, signaling the early stages of a phased retreat.
Importantly, Percy was never meant to live permanently on Hulu. The series was added as a short-term effort to diversify the show’s audience, with Disney+ serving as its primary home from the outset.
Viewers can continue following Percy’s journey on Disney+ without interruption, potentially for years if Disney proceeds with adapting all five original novels.
Season 2 adapts “The Sea of Monsters,” sending Percy across treacherous waters alongside Annabeth Chase, portrayed by Leah Sava Jeffries, in a mission to save Grover and protect Camp Half-Blood.
The season has been met with solid reviews, an impressive outcome given that “The Sea of Monsters” is often cited as the weakest installment in Riordan’s original saga.
A third season, inspired by “The Titan’s Curse,” is already in production, suggesting Disney still sees value in the franchise’s long-term arc.
Momentum, Metrics, and a Shifting Strategy
Despite the creative stability, performance data paints a more complicated picture. According to Luminate, Season 2 logged 483 million minutes streamed in the U.S. during its first three weeks.
That figure represents a steep decline from Season 1, which amassed 1.3 billion minutes over the same timeframe. Estimated views dropped from roughly 31.5 million to 11.2 million.
Context matters. “The Sea of Monsters” is shorter, more episodic, and lighter on major character developments than later books like “The Battle of the Labyrinth” or “The Last Olympian.”
Those structural limitations may have dampened casual interest, even as dedicated fans remained engaged.
Still, the timing is precarious. Disney has already demonstrated a willingness to cut back costly originals, and the company has openly signaled a reevaluation of its streaming-first ambitions.
With Hulu winding down and Disney+ tightening its slate, Percy Jackson and the Olympians now finds itself more exposed to shifting priorities than ever before.
For now, Percy’s future remains intact — just not on Hulu for much longer.
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