Percy Jackson and the Olympianshas been doing phenomenal numbers forDisney+with 110 million hours streamed as of Feb. 7, according to a press release.
Fans of this beloved Rick Riordan book series have been waiting nearly two decades for a worthwhile adaptation, and thanks to Riordans involvement and an immense amount of care from the cast and crew, Disney+ seems to have struck gold with this franchise.
However,Percy Jackson and the Olympiansisnt the only mythology-based middle grade book series that Rick Riordan has written.TheKane Chroniclesmay not be as well-known as its Greek predecessor, but this 2010s trilogy based on Egyptian mythology still has a dedicated fan base eager to see these characters on screen.
Riordan first announced that a film series based onThe Kane Chronicleswasgoing into development for Netflixin 2020, but recently gave a disappointing update, telling a fan on GoodReads (viaVariety) that Right now,Kane Chroniclesis in turnaround, which means Netflix has decided not to move forward and their option has lapsed after trying for two years to develop a script they liked.
Now it depends on whether another studio would like to step in, assume the preproduction costs, and move forward.
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With how popularPercy Jacksonhas been for Disney+, its a surprise thatNetflixwould be willing to let this property go.
Teen dramas likeStranger Things,WednesdayandGinny & Georgiahave been big hits for the streamer, and it feels like a wasted opportunity to not add a film or TV adaptation ofThe Kane Chroniclesinto the mix.
However, if Disney+ plus does continue its relationship with Rick Riordan and continues to produce seasons ofPercy Jacksonand its spinoff book series, then maybe its better forThe Kane Chroniclesto find a different home.
There is a book series titledDemigods & Magiciansthat sees the worlds and characters ofPercy JacksonandThe Kane Chroniclescollide, and its more likely to get its own adaptation if both of the original series have been adapted for the same company.
But this would be years down the line if it were to happen, and Im not holding my breath with how quickly streaming services cancel TV shows.
Still, simply looking at the popularity of Disney+sPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseries, Netflix really dropped the ball on getting their own piece of the Riordan fandom pie.
Aside from the potential monetary value (which we know is the chief driving force for these streaming services),The Kane Chroniclesis also just a fun take on Egyptian mythology like theMoon KnightTV series for a slightly younger audience.
Hopefully,The Kane Chronicleswill find a more worthy home soon, whether its part of a greater Rick Riordan universe of shows and movies on Disney+ or not.
Sadie and Carter deserve to have their story brought to life on screen too, even if Netflix doesnt think so.
