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Were Percy Jackson movies successful?
After the first movie, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, tanked at the box office, it was a miracle they decided to give the franchise a second shot. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief hit theaters in 2010 and made $226 million worldwide ($88.7 million domestically).
Why did they not make anymore Percy Jackson movies?
Riordan notes more of his consultations during the making of the film including script details and and plot points that were ignored come the film’s production. Rumor has it Chris Columbus did not want to work with young kids after his time on Harry Potter.
Is the Percy Jackson movie really that bad?
Even though, also in the book, Percy is a little too powerful. So, if you didn’t read the books the movie is nice. The story is nice and full of adventure and I know many people who haven’t read and the book, but they saw the movie, and they said the movie is nice. So, it is not that bad.
Do Percy Jackson movies change the book series?
Plot changes are a common practice when it comes to adapting books into movies, but it shouldn’t mean rewriting the entire story. The Percy Jackson movies did just that, incorporating monsters and storylines that didn’t appear until later in the book series.
Why are the Percy Jackson books so popular?
The books bring mythology alive and make it meaningful to kids. Prior to Percy’s realization that he’s a demigod, Mr. Brunner, (aka Chiron) Percy’s Latin teacher, asks him about one of the Greek myths, “And why, Mr. Jackson…does this matter in real life?” But Percy doesn’t know.
Is capture the flag a good Percy Jackson movie?
And in Capture The Flag Percy beats her almost immediately, even though she was in camp since she was seven and Percy is totally new to fighting. Even though, also in the book, Percy is a little too powerful. So, if you didn’t read the books the movie is nice.