This article contains spoilers from Solo Leveling Season 3.

Solo Leveling Season 3 is quite easily one of the most-awaited anime series out there, and fans want to get as much information about it as possible. This is largely down to the fact that Solo Leveling has become a phenomenon all over the world, despite only having 25 episodes in its two seasons. While the first season certainly gave it a popularity boost, Solo Leveling Season 2 was what propelled it to the next level, and now, fans can't help but wait eagerly for Solo Leveling Season 3.

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So far, no official confirmation for Solo Leveling Season 3 has been given, but fans do know that it will eventually drop. The series is too big not to have a Season 3 release, and that's great news for the fans. What's also great is the latest statement of the animation director of Solo Leveling, which once again hints at Season 3 coming, and being bigger than ever before.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Will Be Better Than The First Two Seasons

Solo Leveling Season 3 Release Date Update 2026 Winter
  • Solo Leveling Episodes Take Around A Month To Produce
  • Some Episodes Take Even Longer Than A Month

Solo Leveling is one of the most exciting anime series right now, with a big fanbase worthy of a story such as itself. Fans are, naturally, wondering when Solo Leveling Season 3 will drop, and there are two things to consider here. The first is the animation quality of Solo Leveling Season 3, and the second is the release window for the anime. For the quality to be great, the release window would need to be farther away, and conversely, if the release window is too close, the quality won't be as high as it can be.

Sung Jinwoo in the red portal raid - Solo Leveling

Every time I get stronger, I feel I lose a part of me. — Sung Jinwoo

Recently, Solo Leveling’s animation director dropped a big comment about the quality of Solo Leveling Season 3. Here's what they had to say:

We must go beyond what we have delivered in the past when adapting the next chapters.

While the statement isn't all that elaborate, it clearly shows the fans that the staff that are going to be in charge of Solo Leveling Season 3 are aiming for it to be the best work yet. This means that Solo Leveling Season 3 will likely surpass Season 2 in quality, and that makes for quite an exciting future.

What This Means For The Release Date Of Solo Leveling Season 3

Solo Leveling Season 3 Won't Drop Around Winter 2026

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While Solo Leveling Season 3 being of the highest quality is great news, it also somewhat confirms the release window. Solo Leveling Season 3 being higher in quality when compared to Season 2 would mean that each episode would take upwards of 12 months to be produced. This also means that a year isn't enough to drop the season, and thus, a Winter 2026 release date isn't possible.

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When Should Solo Leveling Season 3 Ideally Drop

Jinwoo realizes he'll need to kill the lizards - Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling Season 3 should ideally drop late 2026, or potentially early 2027. While 2028 has also been thrown into the mix, it would be a bit too late for the season to drop then.

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A-1 Pictures' Solo Leveling is an anime based on Chugong's popular web novel. Set in an unforgiving fantasy world where hunters explore dungeons filled with monsters, the vulnerable Sung Jinwoo gains a significant power boost after he is picked to be a solo player by the System. 

Release Date
January 7, 2024
Studio
A-1 Pictures
Creator
Chugong
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll