The film’s greatest strength is its cast.

★★½ (2.5/5) – “An entertaining misfire that made way for a better adaptation.”

| Feature | Book Version | Movie Version | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 12 years old | 16 years old | | The Prophecy | Central to the plot; involves turning 16. | Absent entirely. | | Main Antagonist | Influenced heavily by Kronos. | Luke acting alone (stealing the bolt). | | The Quest Goal | Retrieve the bolt from Hades, return it to Olympus. | Find 3 pearls + Retrieve bolt (in shield) + Save mom. | | Pearls | Given by a Nereid (sea spirit); a gift for escape. | Items to be hunted down in specific locations. | | Clarrise | Major bully character. | Cut entirely (appears in the sequel). |

Released by , the film was a commercial success, grossing approximately $226.4 million worldwide against a production budget of $95 million. Where to Watch the Movie