Solo Leveling has shot up in popularity over the last 2 years, and that is down to the absolutely incredible anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures that recently came out. Solo Leveling Season 1 was already a massive success, but Solo Leveling Season 2 cranked the heat up and delivered an even better product that fans consider to be one of the best anime seasons to have aired in 2025.
It Might Be Time To Say Goodbye To Solo Leveling Season 3, And Welcome Something Even Better
Solo Leveling season 3 isn't coming, and fans can look forward to this series instead.
While Solo Leveling is only growing in popularity and will most certainly get bigger projects in the upcoming years, a Season 3 has not been announced for the franchise yet. Fans are hopeful for an announcement in the coming months, but it appears that the production committee for Solo Leveling has different plans altogether. As things stand, the latest reports suggest that Solo Leveling is aiming for a movie release in 2026 and this could very well be the biggest project that the franchise will ever receive.
Solo Leveling Is Getting A 2026 Movie According To Big Reports
Earlier in November, the latest production committee report for A-1 Pictures was released and in it, Solo Leveling was featured quite heavily. According to the report, Solo Leveling is most certainly going to be a big part of the future of the studio. It appears that Season 3 of Solo Leveling is not on the cards at the moment.
While some fans might be saddened by this news, the reason behind this Season 3 delay is quite interesting as well. It seems that after watching Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man deliver incredible numbers at the Box Office, Solo Leveling is now going to try to replicate that with a movie of its own.
As a Japanese person living in Japan, the anime is not at the level of Dragon Ball, One Piece, or Naruto. But if season three happens, that's when I want to truly break that boundary. - Solo Leveling Producer
Previously, the author of Solo Leveling, Chugong, also went on to confirm to the fans that there are many talks being held at the moment and a movie could also be a possibility in the future. Now, aligning those comments with the production reports that were recently revealed, Solo Leveling getting a movie in 2026 seems set in stone.
It must be noted that the production committee report suggested that the Solo Leveling movie is still in pre-production stages, which means that the 2026 release window is only the initial target. There could be delays which could push the movie further back. But, for now, a 2026 release window is locked for the Solo Leveling movie.
Solo Leveling Movie Will Be Its Biggest Project Yet
So far, Solo Leveling has only received two anime seasons, and while both have been absolutely massive, fans know that they are nothing compared to a theatrical movie release. Demon Slayer showed the world how popular anime can truly be with properly handled movie releases.
Demon Slayer Will Officially Kill Anime Forever
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Chainsaw Man followed suit this year, and while it was not able to get in as much revenue or gain as much popularity as the Demon Slayer movie, it is still higher rated by the fans and still a massive success. Solo Leveling, which is one of the most successful anime at the moment, could very well capitalize on this and might even shatter some records, shocking all fans in the process.
Demon Slayer Will Finally Have A Big Competitor In Solo Leveling
At this point in time, it might be ridiculous for some fans to even consider the possibility of Solo Leveling and competing with Demon Slayer at the global Box Office, but, given the recent popularity of the franchise, it isn't out of the realm of possibilities. Solo Leveling is Crunchyroll's biggest anime ever, as well as its most reviewed anime series. It also won Anime of the Year recently, and even in Japan, its popularity is continuously growing.
I am the record of your struggles, the evidence of your resistance, and the reward of your sufferings. I am death, I am eternal rest, I am terror. — Ashborn to Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling Manhwa
Demon Slayer is absolutely massive when it comes to anime, but at the moment, it seems that in the anime department specifically, Solo Leveling is outperforming it on Crunchyroll. If this popularity can be translated into movies, fans could very well see one of the biggest hit anime movies of all time in 2026 with Solo Leveling.
Either way, it is going to be a significant win for anime in general, and it will play a big role in making the medium more mainstream.
Solo Leveling has 25 episodes available to watch right now, split over two major seasons, the most recent of which wrapped up in 2025. The series can be streamed on Crunchyroll. There have been no major announcements about a third season so far. Fans can get more Solo Leveling content via the Manhwa.