The third chapter will not come out anytime soon.
At the end of the second season of Solo Leveling, fans were left in suspense. The epic battle with the Ant King was over, Jin-woo gained new strength, and frightening anomalies began to happen in the world.
We tell you if there will be a third season, when it will be released and what will be shown in it.
Will There Be a Season 3 of Solo Leveling?
So far, A-1 Pictures and the producers have not officially confirmed that a Season 3 is in the works. But it's probably only a matter of time.
Solo Leveling has a huge fan base: it's the most watched anime of 2024. Given its popularity, it's hard to imagine that the project won't be renewed.
Season 3 Estimated Release Date
Development of the new season has not yet begun, and director Shunsuke Nakashige is said to be busy with other projects. Therefore, the January 2026 premiere that optimists were secretly hoping for is unlikely.
Some analysts believe that the third season will be released in the first half of 2026 at best. However, there is no news yet.
The most realistic forecast is the end of 2026 – the beginning of 2027. The first two seasons of the anime were planned in advance. Aniplex originally ordered 25 episodes, which the studio divided into two parts.
Therefore, there was only one year between the first and second seasons – they were produced almost back to back. But the third season was not originally included in the contract. This means that its creation has to be approved and started again.
Also, the A-1 Pictures studio does not want to rush a sequel. For the sake of quality, they allocate additional time and resources: Key scenes of the third season are drawn with special care.
The plot is entering a decisive phase, and the creators understand that the ending of the story cannot be spoiled by rushing. If the team is given the time, viewers will get a thoughtful, spectacular and emotionally powerful season.
Solo Leveling Season 3 Arc & Plot
The third season adapts the Ahjin Guild arc from the original manhwa. According to the plot, Jin-woo decides to found his own guild. The third season will also touch on Jin-woo's family line. His missing father, Sung Il-hwan, suddenly returns from years of imprisonment.
At the same time as the boy's father, the legendary National Rank hunter Thomas Andre appears in the plot – one of the strongest people on the planet. His interest in Jin-woo can turn into both an alliance and a conflict.
Finally, the most important thing: mysterious creatures from outside the gate will appear in the world. Previously, monsters only entered the Earth through open portals, but now the rules of the game are changing. These new enemies are much stronger than the previous ones, because they are backed by otherworldly forces.