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Prime Video Greenlights 'Lore Olympus' Animated Series Worldwide

1/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Prime Video has ordered an adult animated series based on Lore Olympus, created by Rachel Smythe, whose Webtoon has over 1.8 billion views and has won multiple awards.
The project is produced by Webtoon Productions and The Jim Henson Company.
Julia Cooperman will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
The series will premiere in more than 240 countries.
A release date has not yet been announced.

History

Historical Context

"Lore Olympus," a webcomic by Rachel Smythe, debuted on Webtoon Canvas in March 2018, quickly garnering over 1.8 billion views and winning multiple awards, including Eisner and Harvey Awards. This modern retelling of the myth of Persephone and Hades reflects the rise of digital comics, with adaptations like the upcoming animated series on Prime Video showcasing the growing trend of transforming web narratives into mainstream entertainment.

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Story summary

Prime Video has ordered an adult animated series based on Lore Olympus, created by Rachel Smythe, whose Webtoon has over 1.8 billion views and has won multiple awards.
The project is produced by Webtoon Productions and The Jim Henson Company.
Julia Cooperman will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
The series will premiere in more than 240 countries.
A release date has not yet been announced.

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