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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is a 2013 action drama directed by Thor Freudenthal, starring Nathan Fillion, Alexandra Daddario and Logan Lerman. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $199.9 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
42%
worldwide gross
$199.9M
Metascore
39
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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Thor Freudenthal
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy
Original language
English
Budget
$90M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters About?

The premise of Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Facing a crumbling Camp Half-Blood and the threat of mythical monsters, Percy Jackson must overcome his insecurities and embark on a dangerous quest. He journeys to the Sea of Monsters in search of the Golden Fleece, a powerful artifact that holds the key to restoring their sanctuary. Along the way, he's joined by Tyson, a Cyclops, and confronts legendary creatures and treacherous challenges, testing his courage and loyalty.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Themes & Keywords

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  • titan
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  • greek mythology
  • male protagonist
  • close up of eyes
  • hermes the greek deity
  • reference to poseidon the greek deity
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  • based on young adult novel
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  • teen adventure
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Cast & crew

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Cast

Nathan Fillion leads the cast, with Alexandra Daddario and Logan Lerman. Directed by Thor Freudenthal; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Thor Freudenthal

More films directed by Thor Freudenthal, best-rated first: Words on Bathroom Walls, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Hotel for Dogs.

Full filmography
Ratings

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Plot Summary

What happens in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with Percy recalling the tale of Thalia and her courageous sacrifice to safeguard her friends. A young Annabeth and her companions, Luke and Grover, find themselves fleeing to Camp Half-Blood while being relentlessly pursued by monstrous foes. In a selfless act, Thalia sacrifices herself to ensure their escape into the camp, leading Zeus to transform her into a pine tree, which creates a magical barrier that protects future half-bloods from facing her dire fate.

Full summary

The whole story of Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, scene by scene

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Box office

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Box Office & Budget

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters grossed $199.9 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $68.6 million came from the US and Canada and $131.3 million (66%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$199.9M

2.2× its budget

US & Canada
$68.6M
International
$131.3M
Budget
$90M
US & Canada 34% Rest of the world 66%
Videos

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters | Official Trailer 1 [HD] | 20th Century FOX
  • Trailer Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters | Official Trailer #2 HD | 2013
  • Clip Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters | "Chariot of Damnation" | Clip HD
  • Featurette Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters | Myths Revealed | Featurette HD
  • Behind the Scenes PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (2013) Behind-the-Scenes (B-roll) | Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

8 cars on screen, including the 1977 Checker Taxicab and the 2002 Acura RSX.

All 8 cars
  • 1977 Checker Taxicab in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 1977 Checker Taxicab Important role
  • 2002 Acura RSX in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 2002 Acura RSX Background role
  • 2008 Audi TT in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 2008 Audi TT Background role
  • 2011 Chrysler 200 in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 2011 Chrysler 200 Background role
Details

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Also Known As

41 alternative titles, including “Persis Džeksonas: Monstrų jūra” and “Percy Jackson och monsterhavet”.

Also known as
  • Persis Džeksonas: Monstrų jūra
  • Percy Jackson och monsterhavet
  • Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters
  • Percy Jackson E Gli Dei Dell' Olimpo 2 - Il Mare Dei Mostri
  • Percy Jackson 2 - El mar de los monstruos
  • Ο Πέρσι Τζάκσον & η θάλασσα των τεράτων
  • O Percy Jackson kai i thalassa ton teraton
  • Percy Jackson - La mer des monstres
  • 퍼시잭슨과 괴물의 바다
  • Percy Jackson 2: Sea of Monsters
  • Percy Jackson e gli Dei dell'Olimpo - Il mare dei mostri
  • Percy Jackson - Im Bann des Zyklopen
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  • Percy Jackson: Morze potworów
  • 波西·杰克逊与魔兽之海
  • Percy Jackson : La Mer des monstres
  • Percy Jackson y el mar de los monstruos
  • Percy Jackson: Szörnyek tengere
  • Перси Джексон и Море чудовищ
  • Percy Jackson: Canavarlar Denizi
  • Percy Jackson e o Mar dos Monstros
  • Пърси Джаксън: Море от чудовища
  • Percy Jackson: More oblúd
  • Percy Jackson & Uhyrernes Hav
  • Percy Jackson: Moře nestvůr
  • เพอร์ซีย์ แจ็กสัน กับอาถรรพ์ทะเลปีศาจ
  • Percy Jackson: Monsterhavet
  • Percy Jackson: Hirviöidenmeri
  • Ο Πέρσι Τζάκσον και η Θάλασσα των Τεράτων
  • Percy Jackson: More čudovišta
  • פרסי ג'קסון וים המפלצות
  • パーシー・ジャクソンとオリンポスの神々:魔の海
  • Percy Jackson: Marea monștrilor
  • Percy Jackson e o Mar de Monstros
  • Персі Джексон: Море чудовиськ
  • 波西傑克森:妖魔之海
  • Перси Џексон – море чудовишта
  • Pērsijs Džeksons: Monstru jūra
  • Percy Jackson: Biển Quái Vật
  • بيرسي جاكسون: بحر الوحوش
  • پرسی جکسون: دریای هیولاها, პერსი ჯექსონი: ურჩხულების ზღვა
  • Percy Jackson ja koletiste meri

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FAQ

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters?

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters released?

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters was released on August 7, 2013.

Who directed Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters?

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters was directed by Thor Freudenthal.

More films by Thor Freudenthal

Who is in the cast of Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters?

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters stars Nathan Fillion, Alexandra Daddario and Logan Lerman, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters make at the box office?

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters grossed $199.9 million worldwide ($68.6 million domestic, $131.3 million international) on a budget of $90 million.

How is Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters rated?

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters have a post-credit scene?

No. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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