Status BusSolo Leveling Season 3
- In Production
- Expected release
- 2027–2028 (Estimated)
Latest update
A new movie, "Solo Leveling: Beyond the System," just got announced — it picks up right after Season 2. It's a bridge project, not a replacement for Season 3, and it doesn't have a date yet either.
Timeline
"Solo Leveling: Beyond the System," a new movie continuing directly from Season 2, is announced at Anime Expo 2026. No release date yet.
D&C Media confirms Season 3 in production, with a 2027–2028 release window.
Season 2 “Arise from the Shadow” finale airs.
Details
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Source Material
- Web novel / manhwa by Chugong
- Episodes
- Unconfirmed
FAQ
Has Solo Leveling Season 3 been announced?
Yes. D&C Media confirmed Season 3 is in production in a June 2026 investor disclosure, giving a 2027–2028 release window.
When is Solo Leveling Season 3 coming out?
No exact release date has been announced. D&C Media's own investor disclosure gives a 2027–2028 window.
Is there a Solo Leveling Season 3 release date in 2026?
No. Season 3 will not release in 2026. D&C Media's confirmed window is 2027–2028.
Which studio is making Solo Leveling Season 3?
A-1 Pictures, the studio behind both previous seasons, is returning for Season 3.
Will Sung Jinwoo return in Season 3?
Sung Jinwoo is the protagonist of the source material through this point in the story, so his return is expected. The voice cast has not been officially confirmed.
How many episodes will Solo Leveling Season 3 have?
The episode count has not been confirmed. Both previous seasons ran 12 to 13 episodes, so a similar single-cour run is the most likely outcome.
Is Solo Leveling getting a movie instead of Season 3?
Not instead — alongside it. At Anime Expo 2026 on July 3, Crunchyroll and Aniplex announced “Solo Leveling: Beyond the System,” an A-1 Pictures theatrical film that continues directly from Season 2. It has no release date yet and appears to be a bridge project rather than a replacement for the confirmed Season 3.
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