The Greek gods are getting a major glow-up this year on streaming and animation. WEBTOON Entertainment announced on January 20th, 2026, that Amazon Prime Video has officially ordered Lore Olympus, an adult-animated series adapting Rachel Smythe's blockbuster webtoon. The show will stream exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories, marking a major milestone for one of the most beloved digital comics of the past decade.
Smythe's Lore Olympus reimagines the classic Greek myth of Hades and Persephone as a stylish, contemporary romance set among the immortals of Olympus. What starts as an unlikely connection between the brooding King of the Underworld and the vibrant, optimistic goddess of spring spirals into a tale packed with romance, power plays, divine drama, gossip, secrets, and plenty of emotional stakes. The webtoon exploded in popularity since its 2018 debut on WEBTOON, racking up over 1.8 billion views globally and building a massive, devoted fanbase that spans generations and platforms. Its signature aesthetic vibrant color palettes shifting from pastel pinks to deep purples, sharp character designs, and bold panel layouts has made it instantly recognizable by fans and endlessly meme-able.
Julia Cooperman (known for writing on Colony, Pantheon, and Willow) steps in as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, bringing her experience with character-driven genre storytelling to the helm. Executive producers include David Madden, Sydney Bright, and Aron Levitz from WEBTOON Productions, plus Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford from The Jim Henson Company. Delaney Shiokari oversees production for Henson. Notably, this marks The Jim Henson Company's first foray into adult-oriented animation, shifting from their family-friendly legacy to tackle mature themes like toxic relationships, consent, trauma, and the complexities of power in a divine hierarchy.
The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, WEBTOON Productions, and The Jim Henson Company, with no premiere date locked beyond an expected 2026 rollout. Details on voice cast, episode count, or animation style remain under wraps, but fans are already speculating about how Smythe's distinctive art will translate and if it will lean into 2D polish, stylized 3D, or something experimental? We will have to wait and see.
In the meantime, the physical side of Lore Olympus keeps rolling. Inklore (a Del Rey imprint) is publishing the series in print volumes, with Volume 10 slated for release on June 2nd, 2026. That edition clocks in at 448 pages and promises to continue the story's emotional highs and lows as Persephone and Hades navigate their evolving relationship amid Olympus' chaos. Barnes & Noble exclusives and standard covers are already generating pre-order buzz.
For a property that's already conquered digital comics, this Prime Video order feels like the natural next step. Lore Olympus has proven its staying power through awards (including Eisner nods), merchandise, and a fandom that's as passionate about the romance as they are protective of its themes. With WEBTOON's production muscle and Henson's animation pedigree, the series has a strong shot at capturing that same magic on screen. Keep an eye out for more updates as we get them!
For those curious about the series and wanting to know more, here is a funny little trailer with some of the lines and panels of the series acted out by Sydney Sweeney. Yes it is incredible that she did a trailer for the series, which proves just how popular it is.