Despite Solo Leveling‘s record-breaking success on Crunchyroll, Season 3 hasn’t been officially announced yet. While fans eagerly await Sung Jinwoo’s return, production realities suggest a longer wait than expected. Here’s everything we know about the anime’s future.
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Solo Leveling Season 3 Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Status | Not yet announced |
| Earliest Release | Fall 2026 (speculative) |
| Realistic Window | 2027 or later |
| Production Time | 10-12 months per episode |
| Where to Watch | Crunchyroll exclusive |
Solo Leveling Season 3 Release Date Speculation
Don’t expect Season 3 anytime soon. Aniplex producer Sota Furuhashi revealed that creating the first two seasons required 220,000 animation frames and suggested waiting until 2028 (the next Olympics) to give animators breathing room.
While that seems extreme given the show’s popularity, production realities support a lengthy delay. Each 24-minute episode takes 10-12 months to complete, meaning even a late 2026 premiere might be optimistic.
Crunchyroll confirmed the series will continue on their platform but couldn’t commit to specific timing, stating they’re “not sure exactly when” Season 3 arrives. Based on typical anime production cycles—announcements come partway through production with 12-18 months until release—fall 2026 is the absolute earliest, with 2027 far more realistic.
What Story Will Season 3 Cover?
Season 2 ended with Jinwoo defeating the Ant King on Jeju Island, raising him as ‘Beru’, and saving mortally wounded hunter Hae-in. The finale teased mysterious creatures and Jinwoo’s father observing from afar.
Season 3 should adapt the Ahjin Guild arc (chapters 111-122), Recruitment arc conclusion, and potentially the Double Dungeon, Japan Crisis, and International Guild Conference arcs—taking the story through chapter 148-149 of the manhwa. Expect deeper exploration of Jinwoo’s powers, his return to the Double Dungeon, and more about the Monarchs as primary antagonists.
Cast and Trailer Expectations
Taito Ban (Japanese) and Aleks Le (English) will return as Sung Jinwoo, alongside Reina Ueda/Michelle Rojas (Hae-in) and other key cast members. Don’t expect a trailer until at least 2026—anime productions typically release brief teasers when production starts, followed by full trailers 6-12 months later.
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FAQs
Will there be another Solo Leveling recap movie before Season 3?
Likely yes—ReAwakening’s box office success makes another compilation movie recapping Season 2 highly probable.
Can I watch Solo Leveling on Netflix or Prime Video?
No, all 25 episodes are Crunchyroll exclusive with no plans to expand to other streaming platforms.
