Ever since Solo Leveling season 2 came to a dramatic end last month, anticipation has been building for the next instalment.
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Based on a webnovel by South Korean writer Chugong, Solo Leveling is a portal fantasy story about a young monster-hunter called Sung Jin-woo.
Starting out as an underwhelming fighter, he gradually improves his prowess by using a programme known as The System, leading him to newly heroic heights in the midst of a supernatural war.
In the years since Chugong published the first chapters of Solo Leveling in 2016, it's since become an international multimedia franchise.
Along with its anime series, it's also been adapted into a live-action drama, a webtoon, and a video game.
The season 2 finale brought the Jeju Island Arc to a dramatic close, as Jinwoo took on the Ant King in an epic anime fight.
Wondering what’s next for Jinwoo? Here's everything we know so far about the potential release of a Solo Leveling season 3.
Will there be a Solo Leveling season 3?
Solo Leveling. Crunchyroll
Solo Leveling season 3 hasn't been confirmed yet.
The final episode of season 2 aired on 30th March 2025, and despite the show's popularity, there haven't been any official updates on whether it will be renewed for season 3.
Solo Leveling producer Atsushi Kaneko recently hinted at uncertainty around the future of the show.
While he remains hopeful about the possibility of more seasons due to the show's popularity, he admitted he doesn't know what the future will bring.
During a Crunchyroll featurette in Tokyo, he said: "I hope the next time you watch the anime, you'll imagine all the creators and staff who worked on it behind the scenes. With episode 25... the anime series Solo Leveling will come to an end, for now."
He continued: "Will this end be temporary or not? I honestly don't know what the future will bring. With the encouragement and support of everyone watching, [the anime] may continue or it may not continue. Personally, I really hope it does."
We'll update this page when we know more about the future of the series.
When could a potential Solo Leveling season 3 be released?
Fans might be expecting Solo Leveling season 3 to air in early 2026, given that there was only about a one-year gap between the first and second seasons.
However, with no confirmation that Solo Leveling season 3 is actually in production, a late 2026 or early 2027 release window now seems more likely.
There is also uncertainty surrounding Nakashige Shunsuke's availability, with the director reportedly busy with other projects, which could cause further delays.
But of course, there's always the possibility that Solo Leveling could bring in a new director for season 3, and we'll have to wait and see.
We'll update this article when we hear more updates about Solo Leveling's future!
Where can I watch Solo Leveling?
Solo Leveling seasons 1 and 2 are both currently streaming on Crunchyroll, available in subtitled and dubbed formats.
Solo Leveling is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a freelance critic and entertainment journalist specialising in geek culture, TV and film. She has written for numerous outlets including Empire, TV Guide, Wired and Vulture, and hosts the film podcast Overinvested.
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