A new poster for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 has been released, giving fans their best look yet at Tyson, Percy’s cyclops half-brother. The key art highlights the bond between Percy and Tyson, setting the stage for their adventure into the Sea of Monsters. The series is scheduled to premiere on December 10, 2025, exclusively on Disney+.
The New Season 2 Poster
The newly released poster is a dramatic visual that sets the tone for the upcoming season. It features Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood standing together in turbulent, stormy waters. The most striking element is the clear depiction of Tyson, played by Daniel Diemer, positioned protectively near Percy.
The design focuses on the brotherly relationship between Percy and Tyson, using the roaring sea and a tilting ship to represent the emotional and physical turmoil they will face. The character’s design aims to balance heroism with a soft, empathetic look, capturing his nature as both a powerful fighter and a kind-hearted individual. The realistic texture of the cyclops character, achieved with CGI, makes his single eye appear natural and not overdone, matching the show’s more grounded tone.
Meet Tyson, the Cyclops
Daniel Diemer takes on the role of Tyson, a key character introduced in the second book, The Sea of Monsters. Tyson is not just a cyclops; he is Percy’s newfound half-brother, a son of Poseidon. The series uses cutting-edge digital effects to create his cyclopean appearance rather than relying on heavy prosthetics. This creative choice was made specifically to preserve Diemer’s facial expressions and allow his performance to shine through.
Author and executive producer Rick Riordan praised the casting, stating:
“He’s got this fantastic mix of sweetness and vulnerability, but he’s also this really big guy, and you can see that he’s got a lot of strength.”
This approach stays true to the book’s portrayal of Tyson as a guardian figure with an innocent heart, moving beyond the mythical monster stereotype to create a more relatable and heartfelt character.
The Story of Season 2
The second season will adapt The Sea of Monsters, the second book in Rick Riordan’s bestselling series. The official plot summary reveals that Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood a year later to find his world turned upside down. His friendship with Annabeth is changing, he learns he has a cyclops for a brother, his best friend Grover has gone missing, and the camp is under siege from the forces of the Titan Kronos.
Percy’s journey to set things right will take him into the deadly Sea of Monsters. His mission is to find the Golden Fleece, a legendary artifact with the power to heal anything and the only thing that can save Camp Half-Blood by restoring its failing protective barrier. To succeed, Percy must team up with Annabeth, Clarisse La Rue, and his new brother, Tyson.
Executive producer Dan Shotz teased the scale of the new season, saying:
“Season 2 is epic. It is so huge, what we were able to build. We are on the Sea of Monsters adventure. So, we are out at sea. We are on a 175-foot ironclad ship. We are on cruise ships. We are in chariot races. We are fighting incredible monsters. It is so massive.”
Fan Reaction to Tyson’s Look
The first look at Tyson, revealed in a teaser trailer, has sparked a wave of discussion online. While many fans are excited to see the character brought to life, some have expressed criticism about the character’s computer-generated imagery. Reactions on social media platform X have included comments about the quality of the CGI, with some users questioning the design of the cyclops eye.
Despite these criticisms, the promotional material has successfully generated significant anticipation for the show’s return, highlighting Tyson’s emotional depth and his crucial role in the coming story.
Expanding the Percy Jackson Universe
The commitment to the world of Percy Jackson extends beyond the second season. Ahead of Season 2’s premiere, Disney officially renewed the series for a third season, which will adapt the third book, The Titan’s Curse. Production on Season 3 is already underway in Vancouver, Canada.
Casting news for the next season has also been announced. Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie have joined the cast as the siblings Nico and Bianca di Angelo, the enigmatic children of Hades. This confirms that the show is planning to continue bringing the entire book series to the screen.
The main cast, including Walker Scobell as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover, will return for the new season. They are joined by recurring stars like Jason Mantzoukas as Dionysus and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hermes. Courtney B. Vance takes over the role of Zeus, following the passing of Lance Reddick.
