The global success of Solo Leveling seems poised to reach a new level. Following the conclusion of the second season, new reports from South Korea indicate that the franchise's next major project will not be a third season, but rather an anime film , slated for release in theaters between 2026 and 2027 .
The information surfaced in a financial report from Kiwoom Securities , a renowned South Korean investment firm. The document analyzed the performance of DNC Media , the publisher responsible for the original webtoon, and indicated that the anime's next step would be a film production—a strategic move inspired by hugely successful franchises like Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man .
According to the report, the film format could maximize the box office potential and broaden the global reach of the work, transforming Solo Leveling into an international-scale event.
The rumor also suggests that the film could adapt the Double Dungeon Arc , one of the most intense arcs in the story, serving as a bridge between the second and the upcoming third season, which is expected to arrive in 2028.
If confirmed, the film will solidify Solo Leveling as one of the most profitable and influential franchises today, following in the footsteps of Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man , which proved the potential of anime films at the global box office.
