The second season of Solo Leveling has ended, leaving behind a mix of excitement and impatience. Those who have followed Sung Jin-Woo's journey from the beginning know that each season is more intense than the last — and that this universe still has much to reveal. However, with the conclusion of the second season in March 2025, and no official announcement about the sequel, the big question arises: when will the third season of Solo Leveling premiere?
If you're also biting your nails with this wait, take a deep breath. Although we still don't have a confirmed date, there are clues, patterns, and even solid rumors circulating that point to a likely release window. And on top of that, we can already know exactly what's coming in the story — and I'll give you a heads up: the chaos is just beginning.
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When will the Third Season of Solo Leveling be released?
The premiere of the anime was a milestone. The first season of Solo Leveling was released on January 7, 2024, concluding its broadcast in March of the same year. The adaptation by A-1 Pictures surprised with its quality, but also with its care in faithfully following the original work.
After this success, there was a considerable pause. The second season, informally called Arise from the Shadow, began on January 6, 2025 and ended on March 29, 2025. It was almost a year of waiting, which established a clear pattern between the seasons.
This one-year gap fuels speculation that the third season of Solo Leveling is set to premiere in January 2026. Even without a teaser in the final episode or any announcements on official social media, the rumors are getting stronger — especially in Japanese and Korean forums. Let's face it: it's practically impossible for this continuation not to happen.
Why is the third season inevitable?
We're not talking about just any anime. Solo Leveling was one of the most anticipated titles in recent years and delivered numbers that did not go unnoticed by the industry. In the first weeks of airing, it was already among the most-watched animes of the winter 2024 season in Japan and internationally.
Furthermore, the original material — the eponymous webtoon created by Chugong — still has much unexplored content. The second season ended right when the story begins to enter the more epic and dark arcs.
Most important: the narrative has not concluded. Jin-Woo is just beginning to understand the true role of the Monarchs and the Architects. It would be insane to end the anime now, with so much still to happen and a global fanbase so engaged.
Continue after the second season in the Manhwa: where to resume reading?
If you don't want to wait until 2026 to find out what happens with Jin-Woo, the best alternative is to dive straight into the original manhwa. The anime adaptation of Solo Leveling was quite faithful, but like any animation, it had to condense some details — and there's a lot of content beyond what was shown in the second season.
The second season of the anime ends around chapter 110 of the manhwa. It is there that the Jeju Island arc concludes, with the epic battle against the Ant Nest and Jin-Woo's rise as the most feared hunter of the present time. From this point on, the arc of the Monarchs and Rulers begins, which deepens all the mythology behind the portals, shadows, and powers.
For those who intend to continue reading, here is a quick guide:
- Chapter to resume: start from the chapter 111
- Next arch: Sung Jin-Woo vs. Monarchs
- Popular platformsKakaoPage, Tapas, and Webnovel (English)
This part of the story is considered by many fans to be the absolute climax of Solo Leveling. The battles become even more insane, the scale of the conflicts becomes global, and the plot reaches unexpected emotional and philosophical levels.
Moreover, in the manhwa, there are small scenes and dialogues that were not fully explored in the anime. If you enjoy details and want to feel even more of the protagonist's journey, it's definitely worth continuing the reading from there onwards.
Read also: Understanding the Classification of Hunters in Solo Leveling
What to expect from the third season of Solo Leveling?
If the second season was marked by Jin-Woo's definitive rise as the most powerful Hunter in Korea, the third dives into a much broader and more dangerous scenario. From here, the anime will adapt the arc of the Conflict with the Monarchs, one of the most intense moments of the webtoon.
Among the highlights that should appear:
- The war between Monarchs and Rulers: let's discover the true origin of the portals and the monsters.
- The global expansion of the threat: the events cease to be local and the whole world goes on alert.
- The evolution of Jin-Woo as the Shadow Monarch: your powers reach a new level — but this comes at a price.
This is the moment when Solo Leveling stops being just an anime about leveling up and becomes a story about sacrifice, legacy, and destiny.
Rumors, theories, and what’s to come.
The community is buzzing with rumors. Some insiders indicate that the studio has already started pre-production for the third season quietly, to keep on track for the January 2026 release. One of the points that reinforces this theory is the relatively short time between the end of the second season and the speculated release window.
Another interesting point is that the ending of Season 2 was intentionally "clean," without any extra information. This may have been a strategic move to heighten suspense — something common in high-impact animes.
And if you want to prepare for what's coming, it's worth reviewing the previous episodes or even checking the original material. After all, some twists are so insane that you can hardly believe they were planned from the beginning.
In summary:
- 1st seasonJanuary – March 2024
- Season 2January – March 2025
- Rumor for season 3January 2026
- Expected arcConflict with the Monarchs and global revelations
- Official confirmation: Not yet, but the continuation is practically guaranteed.
The question is no longer if the third season will happen — but when. And while the official date does not arrive, we can only theorize, revisit the saga, and hold onto our anxiety. If the pace of the previous seasons remains the same, get ready for January 2026. It’s going to be big. It’s going to be dark. And Jin-Woo still has much to show.