Percy Jackson Officially Becomes Netflix's New Fantasy Hit
Walker Scobell in Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2
By Jake Hodges
Published Oct 12, 2026, 6:15 AM EDT
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Summary:
Netflix is home to some of the most popular and beloved series worldwide. Among them, a recent addition is an adaptation of John Steinbeck's iconic 1952 family saga, East of Eden, directed by Zoe Kazan. Starring Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames, the series also features Mike Faist, Christopher Abbott, and Hoon Lee in outstanding performances. In its first four days, East of Eden has attracted 6.5 million viewers globally, currently ranking as Netflix's top-streamed show worldwide.
Meanwhile, a must-watch fantasy series has arrived on Netflix: the first two seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. As part of a new licensing agreement between Disney Entertainment and Netflix, this hit series is now available for streaming, with subscribers eagerly binging all episodes before the upcoming third season. At press time, Percy Jackson is among the ten most-streamed shows on Netflix in the U.S., right after East of Eden.