Solo Leveling Season 3 Gets A Sad Update, But 2026's Best Anime Has Officially Been Confirmed

Solo Leveling has taken the world by storm, and it wouldn't be a stretch to say that it has been the biggest anime series of the last two years globally. After all, it beat series like Frieren during the Anime Awards this year, which is a huge feat. Fans have been hooked on Solo Leveling, but season 3 doesn’t seem to be coming anytime soon, especially as the series was recently snubbed at the Aniplex Online Fest.

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This has left many fans disappointed, since most anticipated a 2026 release date. Nevertheless, while Solo Leveling might be absent from the 2026 anime roster, a bigger series is returning, and it's none other than Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Has Yet To Get Confirmed

• The Series Was Ignored During Aniplex Online Fest
• Fans Are Concerned For The Future of the Series

September 13 was, in theory, supposed to be a huge day for Solo Leveling fans. After all, Aniplex Online Fest was hyped up all over social media, and many believed this would be where Solo Leveling Season 3 would be confirmed. More hopeful fans even believed there might be a release window for the new season.

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“My position doesn't allow me to officially confirm Season 3 in front of the media. We need everyone's support for the next season. […] My favorite technique by Son Goku is the Spirit Bomb. Spirit Bomb, the technique that combines everyone's power to defeat the enemy. So, for the next season of Solo Leveling to come to fruition, we need everyone's power and support for the series across the world.” — Atshushi Kaneko

Unfortunately, this event turned out to be one of the most disappointing ones ever for Solo Leveling fans. The series was completely ignored, and instead, the event focused on other animated projects. This definitely has fans worrying about the future of Solo Leveling, but at the very least, fans can turn their attention to other better anime in 20264, such as Jujutsu Kaisen.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Is Coming To Replace Solo Leveling In 2026

• JJK Season 3 Will Be Released Early 2026
• The Most Anticipated Anime of the Year

With recent news, it seems unlikely that Solo Leveling Season 3 will come out in 2026. This might make it seem like 2026 will be a boring year for anime, but it’s quite the opposite. After all, Jujutsu Kaisen, one of the biggest shonen series ever, is making a grand return with its best anime season yet. Indeed, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 was recently confirmed during an announcement, and it is set to be released in January 2026, which is very soon. Season 3 of JJK will cover one of the most anticipated arcs ever, the Culling Game arc. This arc will see some insane battles that will outshine the likes of Jinwoo vs The Ant King.

This new season could break the internet and any record that Solo Leveling is still holding on to. Solo Leveling is big, but it can’t yet be compared to the likes of JJK, which dominates both anime and manga at the moment.

“I think more than anyone, I am anxiously awaiting a Season 3! But in truth, between Season 1 and Season 2, 220,000 frames of animation were created. So, if it were up to me, I’d say let’s wait until the next Olympics (2028) to see what’s going to happen with a Season 3. But I think that’s more up to Kaneko and A-1 Pictures.” — Atsushi Kaneko

Solo Leveling has two seasons out right now, one with 12 episodes and the other with 13, for a combined episode count of 25 episodes available to watch right now. The series can be streamed on Crunchyroll for fans to enjoy while awaiting any more news concerning the third season. For fans who can’t wait for season 3 to come out, checking out the Manhwa might be a great option.