This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling series.
Solo Leveling has absolutely dominated when it comes to new anime releases over the course of the last few years, and fans know very well that the series is only going to get bigger in the future. Solo Leveling Season 1 put the series on the map, but it is the absolutely sensational Season 2 that pushed it to the next level and made it as big as it is. Right now, fans are eagerly waiting for a continuation of Solo Leveling.
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 most fans anticipated a third season for the series, given that it would've been the logical next step, it appears that Solo Leveling is instead taking a new approach, as reported widely. A theatrical release is planned for Solo Leveling in the future, and the series is going to go far bigger than anything seen ever before. Naturally, it's disappointing to know that Solo Leveling Season 3 will most likely not happen, but the replacement that A-1 Pictures has for the fans is probably worth the sacrifice. Solo Leveling getting an upgrade in terms of quality when its movie drops is going to make sure the series etches its name in history, and possibly even break some absolutely massive records.
Solo Leveling Season 3 Will Get Replaced By A Theatrical Release
Solo Leveling Season 3 has not received any major update yet, and for months, fans wondered why that's the case. It was certainly quite strange to see a series as big as Solo Leveling not getting an official announcement for Season 3 immediately after the conclusion of the second season. Things finally started making sense when in early November, a production committee report for Solo Leveling surfaced, and it was revealed that the series is not planning for a third season at all.
Every time I get stronger, I feel I lose a part of myself. — Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling
New Manhwa Are Officially Coming For Solo Leveling's Throne
Solo Leveling is the biggest manhwa anime out there, but that could change very soon.
Instead, Solo Leveling is going to go bigger than ever before and aim for success with a new movie, which means a theatrical release all across the world is the next big step for Solo Leveling at this point. In a way, this is sad, as weekly anime give life to a fandom and fans all over the world can enjoy them without any restrictions. However, at the same time, it is also a fair compromise, as the replacement for Solo Leveling Season 3 will be an even bigger version of Solo Leveling — a big movie that takes the franchise to the next level.
Solo Leveling Will Be Bigger Than Ever Before In 2026
Solo Leveling is already big, and there's no denying that fact. But the series isn't quite on the level of the big series like One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer, or even newer generation anime like Jujutsu Kaisen. However, the upcoming Solo Leveling project will carve out a way for the series to become bigger than before.
Solo Leveling's popularity can jump from one level to another if the movie is as good as the likes of Infinity Castle. Finally, Solo Leveling will be able to stand next to the elites of the anime world, and fans already know that it carries the potential to do so.
I use the system, and the system uses me. — Sung Jinwoo
It mustn't be forgotten that Solo Leveling has broken many records over the years. It was the anime of the year for 2025, and Jinwoo even won the protagonist of the year. More than that, Solo Leveling became the highest-rated anime on Crunchyroll, and it even had the most reviews in the history of Crunchyroll. In doing so, it beat even One Piece.
Clearly, the potential is there and everything looks set to make Solo Leveling even bigger. This franchise can really explode in 2026, and fans can't wait to see that happen, but whether it'll surpass the big series when it comes to anime and break records of movies like Film Red, Mugen Train, and Infinity Castle remains to be seen.
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.