Solo Leveling season 3 expected in 2027–2028, disappointing fans

An automated translation of webtoon publisher D&C Media’s latest earnings document includes the line, "Anime Season 3 confirmed (expected 2027–2028)," a detail first flagged by ScreenRant. That window would be a long wait compared with the show’s initial pace: season 1 arrived in January 2024 and season 2 followed exactly one year later.

Such a quick turnaround was always unusual given how studios juggle multiple projects. A-1 Pictures released two movies after season 2’s January 2025 debut, which had raised hopes the studio was focused on a third season. The 2027–2028 timeframe, plus A-1’s three anime already announced for 2026 and 2027, suggests little, if any, work on season 3 so far and could mean a three-year gap from the latest installment.

For now this remains speculative; Anime Expo 2026 (July 2–5) could be the venue for any official update.

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