What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Sea of Monsters
Rick Riordan · Book · 2006
If you loved The Sea of Monsters, start with Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Sea of Monsters across media.
What hooked you in The Sea of Monsters was the way the burden of destiny clashes with the awkward realities of growing up.
Films on the same thread
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Film · 2013
Shares a thread with The Sea of Monsters: Coming-of-Age.
If you enjoyed the cinematic adaptation of The Sea of Monsters, you will appreciate this visual take on the same mythic journey where Percy confronts his divine destiny.
Series on the same thread
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
The Sea of Monsters centers on an unlikely duo navigating strange worlds, a dynamic mirrored here as a cynical mentor drags his grandson through chaotic interdimensional adventures.
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
Thurop Van Orman · Series · 2008
Explores: Childlike Wonder, Mentor-Mentee Relationship, Pursuit of Adventure.
Just as Percy finds his footing in The Sea of Monsters, Flapjack pursues adventure with a crusty mentor, capturing that same spirit of a young boy discovering his own path.
Steven Universe
Rebecca Sugar · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with The Sea of Monsters: Found Family.
Like the reluctant hero in The Sea of Monsters, Steven must balance his ordinary life with the heavy expectations of a magical legacy that he is only beginning to understand.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Explores: Chosen One, Secret World, Coming of Age.
Much like the secret mythological world found in The Sea of Monsters, this series explores the tension of a teen forced to save two worlds while maintaining a normal life.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
If you loved the camaraderie and improvised humor found within the questing party of The Sea of Monsters, this tabletop adventure offers a hilarious, high-stakes take on group dynamics.
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, First-hand Testimony, Atmospheric Horror.
The Sea of Monsters relies on the intrusion of the supernatural into the mundane, a theme echoed in these first-hand accounts of encounters with creatures that defy modern logic.
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Common questions
Is The Sea of Monsters a direct sequel to Percy Jackson's first year?
Yes, The Sea of Monsters follows Percy Jackson after he spent a summer preventing a war among the Greek gods. It chronicles his seventh-grade school year, which begins quietly before escalating into new challenges involving his friend Tyson.
What is the central conflict in The Sea of Monsters?
In The Sea of Monsters, Percy Jackson faces the challenge of navigating his seventh-grade year while managing his friendship with Tyson. The situation quickly shifts from a quiet school life to more intense problems that interrupt his attempt at a normal year.
Who is the new character introduced in The Sea of Monsters?
The Sea of Monsters introduces Tyson, a six-foot-three homeless youth. Tyson follows Percy Jackson everywhere, which creates social difficulties for Percy as he attempts to maintain normal friendships during his seventh-grade year.
Does The Sea of Monsters take place during the school year?
Yes, The Sea of Monsters is set during Percy Jackson's seventh-grade school year. While the year starts out unnervingly quiet for Percy following his previous summer of preventing a war among the Greek gods, the plot soon develops into more complex events.