No Solo Leveling Season 3 In 2026, But A Better Replacement Is On The Way

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This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling series.

It’s been a while since the end of Season 2 of Solo Leveling in early 2025, and fans are eagerly awaiting news about the future of the series. 2025 was a huge year for Solo Leveling, but after the season finale, fans haven’t received the update they’ve been hoping for.

Despite 2025 having passed, there’s still no news about a third season of Solo Leveling. Fans aren’t even sure if another season is planned, as the creators haven’t shared any information about the future of the series, leading to a lot of uncertainty among viewers.

It’s now very unlikely that Season 3 of Solo Leveling will be released in 2026. If it were on track for that year, we’d likely have seen some news about production, like a trailer or early artwork. Fans will probably have to wait even longer for the new season. However, a different exciting project might be coming soon, based on recent reports.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Isn’t Coming In 2026

  • Solo Leveling Studio Doesn’t Plan On Releasing Season 3 For Now
  • The Goal Is To Aim For A Bigger Project

The third season of Solo Leveling was highly anticipated for 2026, and for good reason. The franchise has been incredibly popular for the past two years, but it really exploded into the mainstream after the first season of the anime. While the original Korean webcomic (manhwa) was already a hit in Korea and with fans worldwide, the anime’s first season was a global phenomenon, breaking records on Crunchyroll. The second season then surpassed even that success, exceeding expectations and even outperforming popular series like One Piece in terms of user reviews on platforms like Crunchyroll.

Solo Leveling Season 1 won Anime of the Year at the 2025 Crunchyroll Awards, and its fantastic second season has it nominated again for 2026. Despite its popularity, the future of the series is uncertain, and it appears a third season won’t be released in 2026. This is disappointing for fans, as the story has huge potential and could reach even greater heights with another season.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Has A Replacement In The Works, But A Release Date Isn’t Set In Stone

Image from Solo Leveling Karma
  • A New Solo Leveling Movie Could Be Coming Soon
  • Fans Hope For A Canon Adaptation

Although Season 3 of Solo Leveling hasn’t been officially announced or given a release date, the studio A-1 Pictures and Aniplex are actively planning its future. It appears they’re aiming to achieve a similar level of success as Demon Slayer. 2025 was a huge year for Demon Slayer, largely due to the massive success of its Infinity Castle movie, which set a very high standard for other franchises. Many fans believe Solo Leveling has the potential to reach that same level of popularity.

As someone from Japan watching this anime in Japan, it doesn’t quite reach the popularity of giants like Dragon Ball, One Piece, or Naruto yet. However, the producer hopes season three will be a turning point and help it achieve that level of success.

While surpassing Demon Slayer remains a huge challenge, this development opens the door for the franchise to achieve even greater success.

According to a report from A-1 Pictures, it seems the next project for Solo Leveling will be a high-quality movie for theaters. This explains why a third season of the anime hasn’t been confirmed yet – a movie might be released before Season 3, which is why production is taking time.

Plans For A 2026 Solo Leveling Movie Are Already Underway

According to the latest production report, the Solo Leveling movie is scheduled to come out in 2026. While the report doesn’t detail the movie’s plot, it’s likely to continue the story right after the second season of the anime. To succeed like Demon Slayer, Solo Leveling should adapt the original story closely, and that probably means the movie will cover the ‘Double Dungeon’ arc. Fans have a lot to look forward to!

I represent everything you’ve overcome – the hardships you’ve endured, the battles you’ve fought, and the pain you’ve suffered. I am death, but also the peace that follows, and the fear that comes before. – Ashborn to Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling

I’m really excited for the 2026 movie, but we don’t have a specific release date yet – no month or day has been announced! The latest news says they’re still in pre-production, which honestly means that date could potentially shift, so we’ll have to wait and see.

If Delayed, The Next Solo Leveling Project Will Come Out In 2027

Image via A-1 Pictures.

If production experiences delays, the Solo Leveling movie is now likely to be released in 2027, potentially early in the year. This means fans won’t see the movie until 2027, and will have to wait throughout 2026.

As a huge Solo Leveling fan, I was a little bummed to hear there won’t be a major release in 2026. But honestly, it’s good to at least know what the team is planning! If they deliver on that big theatrical release mentioned in the reports, I think most of us will be thrilled. It might take a little extra waiting, but I really believe this next project could be huge for Solo Leveling – we just need to hang in there a bit longer, and it’ll be worth it!

Currently, there are 25 episodes of Solo Leveling available – the first season has 12, and the second has 13. You can watch both seasons on Crunchyroll. While fans wait for news about a possible third season, they can also enjoy the original Solo Leveling Manhwa. So far, there haven’t been any official announcements regarding a third season.

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2026-01-13 02:35