Solo Leveling Is Going To Steal Demon Slayer’s Throne In 2026

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This article contains spoilers from Solo Leveling and Demon Slayer.

Season 2 of Solo Leveling finished airing earlier this year, and fans have been eagerly awaiting news about Season 3. As the end of the year nears, there’s still no official announcement. While plans are underway, it’s confirmed that Season 3 won’t be released until after Winter 2026.

Although a third season of Solo Leveling isn’t likely to happen soon, there’s exciting news: a movie sequel is reportedly in the works, potentially releasing in 2026. This suggests the creators are aiming for widespread international success, inspired by the success of Demon Slayer this year. However, the movie will face strong competition from Demon Slayer when it arrives in 2026.

A New Solo Leveling Movie Could Be Coming In 2026 To Dethrone Demon Slayer

Production Reports Reveal Plans For A Big Movie

  • Demon Slayer’s strategy has opened the gate for canon anime movie adaptations
  • Solo Leveling could conclude its story with a big movie

It’s not surprising to hear about a potential Solo Leveling movie. The author, Chugong, recently hinted at the possibility, and the massive success of Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle Part 1 this year likely has many anime studios considering similar large-scale film projects.

Tanjiro vowed revenge on Muzan, declaring, “I’m coming for you!” during their confrontation in the Infinity Castle.

Anime is becoming incredibly popular, reaching a wider audience than ever before. This is translating into huge box office success, as seen with hits like Demon Slayer. Unfortunately, this might mean we’ll see more anime adaptions skipping traditional seasons in favor of movies – and it looks like Solo Leveling could be heading that way.

Recent announcements from the team behind Solo Leveling reveal that instead of continuing with a third season, they’re currently developing a new movie. While still in the early planning stages, the movie is aiming for a release in late 2026. With Solo Leveling’s popularity, it’s expected to be a major competitor to Demon Slayer that year.

Every time I grow stronger, I feel like I lose a part of myself. — Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling

Demon Slayer Faces A Big Challenge in 2026

Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries, and even One Piece Could Rival It

This year, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle was a huge success, becoming the top-grossing film in Japan and the highest-earning international movie in the US – making it the biggest anime movie ever. However, Solo Leveling is rapidly gaining popularity. If Solo Leveling releases a movie in 2026, it will pose a significant challenge to Demon Slayer. While Solo Leveling likely won’t generate as much money at the box office, it’s expected to receive higher ratings and achieve a better overall score than Demon Slayer.

Right now, Solo Leveling is incredibly popular and has become the most talked-about anime on Crunchyroll, judging by the number of reviews. It consistently receives very high ratings, so it’s possible it will even surpass Demon Slayer in popularity. Fans can expect a significant Solo Leveling release in 2026.

Currently, there are 25 episodes of Solo Leveling available – the first season has 12 episodes, and the second has 13. You can watch both seasons on Crunchyroll. While we wait for news about season 3, reading the original Solo Leveling Manhwa is a great way to continue the story.

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2025-11-11 14:34