Rick Riordan Expanding His Connected Universe With Disney Plus Kane Chronicles Adaptation
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon reports that Rick Riordan's Egyptian mythology series The Kane Chronicles is being developed as a Disney Plus television show, continuing the author's expanding connected universe on the platform.
Polygon reports that Rick Riordan is bringing another major book series to Disney Plus, with a television adaptation of The Kane Chronicles currently in development at the streamer. Shifting focus from Greek mythology to Egyptian pantheons, the trilogy follows magic-wielding siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they navigate modern life, divine chaos, and high stakes family rescues. While the project has not received a formal series order yet, development is moving forward with veteran writer and director Angela Robinson attached to executive produce and write alongside Riordan.
This expansion comes on the heels of strong performance from the platform's Percy Jackson and the Olympians adaptation, which continues to anchor Disney's family fantasy slate and currently has its third season slated for late 2026. Because both book series share a connected literary universe, the move opens up interesting possibilities for cross-over appeal among fans who treat these multi platform franchises as long term entertainment investments.
Production duties will be handled by 20th Television alongside familiar creative partners from the Percy Jackson team, including Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, and Rebecca Riordan. With Robinson bringing extensive genre experience from shows like True Blood and Wednesday, the new series is shaping up to be a major priority for the platform as it builds out its stable of connected fantasy adaptations.
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Original article: Polygon