This article contains spoilers for Solo Leveling.

If there’s one thing fans are always excited to see more of in Solo Leveling, it’s Jinwoo’s power-ups. Jinwoo started as one of the weakest Hunters ever, but since his awakening in the Double Dungeon, he has unlocked the ultimate ability — the power of leveling up. Since then, Sung Jinwoo has grown tremendously, but everything he's achieved so far will pale in comparison to his next power up.

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The next Solo Leveling project, likely a movie, could cover the Double Dungeon Arc. If that’s the case, fans will see Jinwoo’s ultimate power up, the Black Heart. The Black Heart will allow Jinwoo to reach new heights that have never been seen before in the series.

Solo Leveling’s Upcoming Project Will Give Sung Jinwoo His Black Heart

Solo Leveling’s Upcoming Project Will Give Sung Jinwoo His Black Heart
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  • Jinwoo's New Power Up Is Coming
  • The Black Heart Will Take Jinwoo To The Next Level

Solo Leveling Season 2 ended with Jinwoo becoming a Hunter that one could consider a National Level, and he managed to achieve that by singlehandedly destroying the Ant King — an enemy that decimated countless S-Rank Hunters.

While this is impressive, overall, Jinwoo is still very weak right now, compared to his upcoming peak. Jinwoo will get closer to his peak in Solo Leveling’s new animated project when he receives his biggest power-up yet, the Black Heart.

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

The Black Heart is given to him by Ashborn after he returns to the Double Dungeon, which fans might remember as the place where it all started for the beloved protagonist. With the Black Heart, he becomes the True Shadow Monarch. This heart grants Jinwoo some amazing abilities, like infinite Mana, as well as other general power boosts.

"I Will Protect My Family Even If It Means Turning All The Hunters In The World Against Me." — Sung Jinwoo

The Jinwoo before the Black Heart and the Jinwoo after it will be on two completely different power levels, and fans will surely be blown away by what's coming next for him in the story. Of course, even after the Black Heart, Jiwnoo still has room to grow.

Solo Leveling’s Next Project Will Likely Be A New Movie

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Many Solo Leveling fans wonder what the next step for the franchise is after the conclusion of Season 2. While many believed it would be a new anime season, at the moment, a movie seems more plausible.

Following the monumental success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, it has become clear that many other series want to tap into theatrical releases, and that also includes Solo Leveling.

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In a recent production committee report for the series, it was made clear that a Solo Leveling movie will happen next. An exact release date for this movie wasn't revealed, but it was said to be planned for a 2026 release. At the same time, what exactly this movie will cover also remains a mystery.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Has Been Delayed

Solo Leveling’s Season 3 Might Be Delayed

For now, it would seem that Solo Leveling Season 3 is delayed. This is because, in its place, there seem to be plans for a movie. Naturally, fans have mixed feelings about this change. Anime seasons allow for a whole lot more content to be adapted properly, and they allow the story to take its proper course without being rushed or having content cut out. On the flip side, movies will deliver higher quality, so they have their positives as well.

"I Feel Like Something Within Me Is Lost Every Time I Get Stronger." — Sung Jinwoo

Either way, while Solo Leveling Season 3 isn’t coming out anytime soon, it will surely happen eventually. If a Solo Leveling movie does get officially announced, Season 3 will likely take at least until 2027 to be released.

I use the System, and the System uses me. — Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling

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.