Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief_
"Worlds collide."
Accident prone teenager, Percy discovers he's actually a demi-God, the son of Poseidon, and he is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. Percy must master his new found skills in order to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world.
Director
Chris Columbus
Starring
Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario
Box Office
$226.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief earned $226.5M worldwide on a $95.0M budget — a 138% return on investment.
Director
Chris Columbus →
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was directed by Chris Columbus.
Chris Columbus →
Cast
Logan Lerman →
Logan Lerman stars as Percy Jackson in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
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Year context
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was released 16 years ago in 2010.
CAST (20)
Logan Lerman
Percy Jackson
Brandon T. Jackson
Grover Underwood
Alexandra Daddario
Annabeth Chase
Jake Abel
Luke Castellan
Pierce Brosnan
Mr. Brunner / Chiron
Sean Bean
Zeus
Steve Coogan
Hades
Rosario Dawson
Persephone
Melina Kanakaredes
Athena
Catherine Keener
Sally Jackson
Kevin McKidd
Poseidon
Joe Pantoliano
Gabe Ugliano
Uma Thurman
Medusa
Julian Richings
Ferryman
Charlie Gallant
Lotus Land Bellhop
Alexis Knapp
Aphrodite Girl
Marie Avgeropoulos
Aphrodite Girl
Christie Laing
Aphrodite Girl
Luisa d'Oliveira
Aphrodite Girl
Crystal Tisiga
Aphrodite Girl
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$95.0M
Budget
$226.5M
Revenue
+138%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
AWARDS (1)
B
2010 Teen Choice Awards
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (7,732 votes)
Popularity
11
Budget
$95,000,000
Box Office
$226,497,209
Profit
+$131,497,209
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief about?
Accident prone teenager, Percy discovers he's actually a demi-God, the son of Poseidon, and he is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. Percy must master his new found skills in order to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world.
How long is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who directed Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who stars in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
The cast of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief includes Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Pierce Brosnan.
How much did Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief make at the box office?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief earned $226,497,209 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $95,000,000.
What is the rating of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 7,732 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Fantasy
Family
KEYWORDS (10)
monster
based on novel or book
greek mythology
dyslexia
god
poseidon
lightning bolt
fantasy world
demigod
based on young adult novel