Solo Leveling season 3 could release in 2026, says producer

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Winter Olympics Timeline Hinted—But Quality Still Comes First
It's not hard to see why Solo Leveling has shot up to instant one of the most popular global anime hits of the past few years and now that excitement is building towards the return of Season 3.
After the thrilling conclusion to Season 2, a new bit of news from one of the show's producers indicates that the next season might be ready to go long before most had anticipated.
What is Solo Leveling besides a great anime and manhwa
The Global Anime Hit With Epic Action and a Powerful Lead
Solo Leveling is a dark-fantasy action series adapted from a South Korean web novel. It centers on Sung Jinwoo, a bottom-tier monster hunter who one day gets the power to level up, an ability no one else in his world possesses.
With its breakneck plot, pulse-pounding action, and gorgeous visual effects, Solo Leveling has evolved into the most-watched anime globally, particularly in the United States and Great Britain, and is streaming Season 1 (2024) and Season 2 (2025) on Crunchyroll.
Season 3 might drop sooner than you think
Early 2026 Release Date Hinted by Producer Sota Furahash
While many fans were understandably worried about a wait all the way until 2028, a recent blog post from producer Sota Furahashi has provided the first glimmers of hope that we mightn't have to wait so long to return.
Commenting on how long the show takes to produce, he suggested that Season 3 might coincide with the upcoming Olympic Games, which would be Winter 2026, rather than 2028 as previously feared.
'If it were up to me, I'd say let's wait until the next Olympics to see what's going to happen with Season 3,' Furahashi said. 'But that's more up to Kaneko and A-1 Pictures.'
That heavily implies that a February 2026 release is no longer just a dream, which would continue the same release cadence established between Seasons 1 and 2.
Why fans worried about a 2028 release
When Season 2 released in early 2025, many began to guess that the following chapter would take three years or more to come out. The answer might surprise you. Solo Leveling's dark and thrilling animation. As Furahashi explained, that accounted for well over 220,000 frames within the first two seasons alone.
Keeping up with this intense level of quality is no small feat. Fans worried it was a recipe for a huge delay. Fortunately, the producer's most recent comments appear to indicate a shorter wait, although quality will continue to be the number one priority.
When will Solo Leveling season 3 officially release?
No Date Yet, But 2026 Looks Promising
As of now, there is no fixed release date announced for Solo Leveling Season 3. Everything recently is pointing to a 2026 introduction — probably in the Winter Olympics.
Whatever the case, the decision is ultimately up to A-1 Pictures and producer Kaneko, who are likely to announce more concrete details in the coming months.
Where can you watch Solo Leveling?
Seasons 1 & 2 Available on Crunchyroll
In the meantime, as they await news on Season 3, new viewers can catch up on Solo Leveling, and fans can rewatch the show exclusively on Crunchyroll, which is home to all 25 episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 in English subtitles and dubbed, too.
When Season 3 debuts, it will be simulcast exclusively on Crunchyroll for fans in the US, UK, and other select countries and regions.