Jinwoo from Solo Leveling wearing his big fur coat and looking incredibly surprised.Custom image created by Diana Acuña
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Merlyn De Souza
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Merlyn De Souza is a freelance writer and anime enthusiast based in Goa, India, with a Bachelor's in English Literature. When she isn't writing, she can be found exploring various realms of entertainment, including, but not limited to, K-dramas, novels, and even the occasional manhwa. She also enjoys all things creative, like sewing and makeup.
Sign in to your ScreenRant account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recapWith the Winter 2026 season quickly approaching, it's been nearly a whole year since Solo Leveling's second season aired, and yet the series has yet to officially announce season 3, or even give fans any kind of concrete update. Despite the rumors and reports of a Solo Leveling movie, the lack of an official announcement has fans concerned, and rightly so.
It's hard to say what exactly is the cause of this delay, given how successful the first two seasons of Solo Leveling's anime have been. The silence surrounding season 3 of Solo Leveling grows louder and louder with every passing day, especially with multiple new webtoons announcing anime adaptations, and it looks like this delay could even be the downfall of Solo Leveling's anime.
Solo Leveling Will Have Multiple Rivals By the Time Season 3 Comes Around
Vlad from The Stellar Swordmaster
When Solo Leveling's anime was first released in 2024, there had hardly been a manhwa anime adaptation of such caliber or popularity. However, this might not be the case anymore by the time season 3 of Solo Leveling is eventually announced and released.
Initially, many believed that The Beginning After the End would be the anime adaptation that would finally overtake Solo Leveling. However, with poor animation and pacing, the anime left much to be desired.
While things could still change with season 2 of The Beginning After the End, multiple other upcoming manhwa anime adaptations could definitely give Solo Leveling a run for its money. Of these, the most promising ones include Eleceed, Omniscient Reader, and The Stellar Swordmaster.
Eleceed, which recently announced a 2026 release date, might be the first series to try and snatch Solo Leveling's crown in the absence of season 3. The action-packed series has gorgeous visuals, characters, and fights, and the anime looks quite promising so far.
Omniscient Reader, on the other hand, has yet to announce a release date or the studio animating it. But, in terms of its writing, world-building, and story, the series already has everything it needs to leave Jinwoo and Solo Leveling in the dust, and if it can bring the visuals, then its reign is all but certain.
Lastly, The Stellar Swordmaster promises fans a refreshing take on the fantasy genre, without any of the typical reincarnation, regression, system windows, overpowered skills, or any of the other tired tropes that plague the genre. Just a pure underdog story with real, earned growth and plenty of action. The Stellar Swordmaster's partnership with Warner Bros. also hints at there being high hopes for this anime.
Solo Leveling Might Lose Steam While Its Rivals Thrive
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Overall, considering the sheer quality of Solo Leveling's anime, it makes sense for the series to take longer to produce. However, both Crunchyroll and A-1 Pictures have left fans hanging for far too long now, and it wouldn't be surprising if fans moved on to something new, especially with so much to choose from.
Eleceed, Omniscient Reader, and The Stellar Swordmaster are only the beginning of the manhwa anime avalanche to come, and it's very likely that one if not multiple of these many upcoming adaptations could break out into the mainstream just like Solo Leveling.
At the end of the day, anime popularity shifts with the seasons onto the next new thing, and if season 3 of Solo Leveling takes too long, the hype that it so carefully built up might just die down. If anything, it might already be.
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Jin-woo from the Solo Leveling anime looking worried and scared. 
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