The authors of “Twilight,” “The Hunger Games” and “Harry Potter” were closely involved in the production of their books’ adaptations. The “Percy Jackson” films’ deviance from their source material is one of the main reasons that can be attributed to their subpar performance. Source: Box Office Mojo | Graphic by Misbah Kaludi “The Hunger Games” earned that amount in the United States on only its ninth day, with a budget $17 million smaller. Despite this, it grossed $226.4 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo, much less than predicted based on its budget and comparable films. It was directed by Chris Columbus, who also directed the first two “Harry Potter” films and produced the third. The first film, “Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief” had a budget of $95 million. Teaser | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Disney+ Now, with a whole new cast and crew, Percy Jackson is finally getting a second chance at the silver screen. Author Rick Riordan’s book series ranks even higher on worldwide bestseller lists than hits like “The Twilight Saga” and “The Hunger Games,” but its films came nowhere near the success of their counterparts. This is over nine years after the release of “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” the second in a film adaptation series that was never continued. 10, Disney premiered the first trailer for the upcoming “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” television series.
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