What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSea of Monsters
Rick Riordan · Book · 2022
If you loved Sea of Monsters, start with Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Chris Columbus, 2010) — a film on the same thread. Below: 2 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Sea of Monsters across media.
What hooked you in Sea of Monsters was the way these stories ground high-stakes supernatural chaos within the messy, vulnerable experience of growing up.
Films on the same thread
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Chris Columbus · Film · 2010
Shares a thread with Sea of Monsters: Coming of Age.
If you enjoyed the foundational mythology of Sea of Monsters, you will appreciate this origin story that explores the same struggle to balance a normal life with divine destiny.
The Sea Beast
Chris Williams · Film · 2022
Explores: Man vs. Nature, Challenging Tradition, Propaganda and Truth.
Much like the maritime challenges in Sea of Monsters, this journey forces an unlikely duo to navigate dangerous waters while confronting their own perceptions of truth and legendary threats.
Series on the same thread
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
Fans of the outcast experience in Sea of Monsters will connect with this sarcastic protagonist who balances investigating dark mysteries with the complicated task of navigating a school for outcasts.
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin · Series · 2022
Explores: Succession, Power Struggles, Dynastic Conflict.
The grand dynastic stakes here echo the divine conflicts of Sea of Monsters, offering a more mature look at how power struggles and broken traditions shape the fate of empires.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
The interdimensional adventures in this series mirror the erratic, high-pressure bond between Percy and his companions in Sea of Monsters, albeit through a much more cynical and chaotic lens.
Steven Universe
Rebecca Sugar · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Sea of Monsters: Found Family.
If the themes of found family and self-discovery in Sea of Monsters resonated with you, this story of a boy learning to manage his powers offers a similar emotional depth.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This actual play podcast captures the same spirit of improvised adventure and group dynamics that makes the journey of the characters in Sea of Monsters feel so authentic.
The Youth Mind
Podcast
Explores: mindset, personal development, emotional intelligence.
If you appreciated the coming-of-age journey in Sea of Monsters, this podcast provides the intellectual tools and self-reflection necessary to navigate your own path through the challenges of youth.
Keep exploring
Common questions
What is the main conflict Percy Jackson faces in Sea of Monsters?
In Sea of Monsters, Percy Jackson deals with the aftermath of a summer spent preventing a war among the Greek gods. His seventh-grade year proves difficult as he struggles to balance his normal life with his new friend Tyson, a homeless boy who follows him everywhere.
Who is Tyson in Sea of Monsters?
Tyson is a six-foot-three homeless boy introduced in Sea of Monsters. He becomes a new friend to Percy Jackson, though his constant presence makes it challenging for Percy to maintain other friendships or experience a typical seventh-grade school year.
Is Sea of Monsters set during the summer?
No, Sea of Monsters takes place after a summer spent preventing a war among the Greek gods. The story focuses on Percy Jackson as he navigates his seventh-grade school year, which he finds unnervingly quiet despite the presence of his new friend Tyson.
How does Percy Jackson feel about his seventh-grade year in Sea of Monsters?
Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade year in Sea of Monsters unnervingly quiet. While he has moved on from his summer efforts to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, he faces the specific challenge of managing his friendship with Tyson.