This post contains spoilers for Solo Leveling.
Summary
DespiteSolo LevelingSeason 2 ending a couple of months ago, the series' popularity is still on the rise. Fans are eagerly waiting for news regarding the anime’s third season.
They want to know when Sung Jinwoo will return to their screens. The rumors as well as updates have not been positive,indicating that Solo Leveling Season 3might not be announced anytime soon. This has raised questions about the anime’s future and whether A-1 Pictures will be handling the new projects.
All Solo Leveling Season 3 Updates
Prior to the finale of Solo Leveling Season 2, there was a lot of speculation that a third season of the anime was already in the works, but it all turned out to be a red herring. The official accountsassociated with Solo Leveling have notdisclosed any major information regarding the third season, which has caused a great deal of concern among fans. They want to know if the studio is going to produce the third season and when it will be released.
In a recent Q&A on Reddit,two of the producers working on the animetalked about the third season. They revealed that the third season could only happen with the support of fans. They referenced the Spirit Bomb attack, saying that fans need to give their energy for the third season to become a reality. Judging by their statement, it doesn’t seem that the studio has started working on the new season, and the higher-ups are still pondering over the decision. They also disclosed that most episodes take around 10 months to produce, and some take as long as 12 months.
This might sound a little obvious, but close communication with the original authors was incredibly important. At the same time, we also had to think carefully about what the audience would want to see—what scenes would be the most emotional or impactful. Through ongoing conversations with the director, producers, and screenplay team, we really focused on shaping the arcs and moments that would resonate most. —Atsushi Kaneko
There was also news that Solo Leveling Season 3 would take longer to produce because the director is busy with other projects. Considering the job that they have done, it makes sense why the anime’s production has been put on hold.
There has been one positive update from Aleks Le, the voice actor of Sung Jinwoo. In a stream, he spoke about the third season, and most fans discerned it as a positive update.
How Many Seasons Will The Solo Leveling Anime Have?
There Will Be One More Season Of The Anime
Solo Leveling has released two seasons, and both of them received positive reception from viewers. The first couple of seasons covered 14 arcs out of the 22. So, there are still eight arcs remaining. Given the current pace, it is entirely possible that A-1 Pictures will cover all eight arcs in the third season, but that might not be a wise move. The upcoming arcs are more action-packed, and there are more chapters in each arc. So,A-1 Pictures won’t have any troublefinding enough material. So, the third season might adapt five arcs, bringing the overall count to 19.
Then, instead of going for a fourth season, A-1 Pictures can adapt the remaining material into a film. It will cover the final decisive battle and the aftermath. This way, fans won’t have to wait every week for new episodes. They can enjoy the finale of Solo Leveling without any interruptions. The only downside would be that fans will have to wait longer for the film. Usually, anime films have a very high budget, and they take longer to produce. So, the film might release in late 2028 or 2029.
A-1 Pictures has already releaseda compilation film that had content from the first two episodes of season two. It was released in 2024, and it was a big hit. So, the studio has tested the waters, and it knows how to appeal to the viewers. Of course, the release of the Solo Leveling film depends on the third season. If season 3 is released in 2026, then there is a good chance that the film could drop within the aforementioned timeframe. For now, all fans can do is wait for more news from the official sources.
