Solo Leveling has been a sensation all over the world. Its incredible anime started in 2024 and it goes without saying that it is far from done yet. While fans mostly look forward to the Solo Leveling anime, there are other projects that might pique their interest as well. Most recently, Solo Leveling has been announced for a live-action adaptation as well, and fans are ecstatic.
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Anime live-actions can definitely be controversial among fans. After all, there have been many disasters over the years, such as Death Note. Nevertheless, Solo Leveling just got an exciting update about this live-action. It has been revealed that starting April 2026, filming will begin. While a lot remains unknown about this live action adaptation, fans do have some information, such as the episode count, some of the actors starring, as well as big quality promises made by Netflix concerning this project. Of course, there are other things to look forward to for Solo Leveling as well, such as a new video game, as well as possibly a new movie, all in 2026.
Solo Leveling’s Live Action Begins Filming in April 2026
There are many exciting projects in store for Solo Leveling, and one that is especially being worked a lot on at the moment is a live-action adaptation. While fans might already know that this live-action is in the works, many will be happy to learn that it's actually going to begin filming very soon. Solo Leveling live-action is going to begin filming in a few months, in April 2026. This is huge news for the series, and shows how fast work is being done on this project.
"I Feel Like Something Within Me Is Lost Every Time I Get Stronger." — Sung Jinwoo
Everything We Know About Solo Leveling’s Live Action
- 7 Episodes For The First Season
- Will Feature Famous South Korean Actors
- High-quality VFX Promised by Netflix
There's a lot that remains unknown about the new Solo Leveling live-action project. However, there are a few tidbits that fans are aware of. While multiple seasons are planned, fans know that season one's episode count has already been revealed. Solo Leveling's Live Action Season one will feature 7 episodes. How long each episode will be is not entirely clear, but looking at the average K-drama episode length, it should be expected for every episode to be an hour long.
"I Will Protect My Family Even If It Means Turning All The Hunters In The World Against Me." — Sung Jinwoo
While the episode length is great, a big concern for many fans is that 7 episodes might not be enough to properly cover the events of the Solo Leveling story. But, as seen from the anime of Solo Leveling, this might as well work out somehow.
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From the Absolute Being to Sung Jin-Woo, the Shadow Monarch, Solo Leveling has remarkably powerful characters.
Aside from that, fans also know some of the actors that will be featured in the Solo Leveling live-action. Sung Jinwoo will be played by Byeon Woo-seok. Han So-hee will play Cha Hae-in, and Kang You-seok will be featured as Yoo Jinho.
Beyond all that, fans also got a major promise from Netflix concerning this live-action production. It was promised that the best VFX team would be deployed for this adaptation, and that Netflix is planning to set a new standard for all live actions in the future.
When Will Solo Leveling’s Live Action Release?
While it's nice to know that filming is going to start very soon for the Solo Leveling’s Live Action, many fans still wonder when they can expect this project to be fully released on Netflix.
At the moment, there is no end date for the production of the series, but based on what fans know, and the fact that filming starts in April 2026, one could expect it to take at least six months to finish filming. In other words, fans should expect the Solo Leveling live action to drop anywhere between late 2026 to mid 2027.
More information will be revealed in the future, so fans should stay tuned for updates concerning the Solo Leveling live action.
Will Solo Leveling’s Live Action Be A Faithful Adaptation?
- Some Major Changes Might Be On The Way
It’s great to see Solo Leveling getting more projects, but live actions have always been a huge concern for anime fans. After all, there have been many terrible live actions for anime in the past. One huge example of that is the live-action adaptation of Death Note. Death Note's adaptation to live-action was considered terrible by almost anyone who watched it, and with that, many fans worry that Solo Leveling will get the same treatment.
While the concerns are valid, Solo Leveling's live-action does look a bit more promising. Netflix's big promises, as well as more recent live-action successes, such as the One Piece's live-action, give fans more hope.
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Whether Solo Leveling’s live-action will be a faithful adaptation or not remains to be seen. It is known, however, that live-action demands some changes made from source material. In that regard, fans shouldn't expect a one-to-one adaptation. While the core of the series might be preserved, a lot will have to change.
What Else Is In Store For Solo Leveling In 2026?
- A New Video Game Titled Solo Leveling: Karma
- A New Movie Might Be Coming
There is more for Solo Leveling fans in 2026 than just a Live Action as it has already been revealed that there are other projects in the works. As far as the confirmed projects go, fans know that they'll be getting a new video game soon. Solo Leveling: Karma will change the way fans see Solo Leveling forever, and for good reason. This new game is about to explore new lore never seen before in the source material. Solo Leveling: Karma is up for a 2026 release, and fans can't wait to see the truth about the 27-year Monarch war that was glossed over in the Manhwa.
I am the record of your struggles, the evidence of your resistance, and the reward of your sufferings. I am death, I am eternal rest, I am terror. — Ashborn to Sung Jinwoo, Solo Leveling Manhwa
Other than that, based on a production committee report, it also seems that Solo Leveling is getting a new movie. This new movie is still a mystery for the most part, but it could very well come in 2026. The exact release date, as well as its content, is yet to be confirmed.