Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Solo Leveling Creator Discusses Film Adaptation Amidst Season 3 Anticipation
The creator of the popular anime and webtoon, Solo Leveling, has shared that they are discussing making a new movie.
This comes after the second season of the anime, which was very popular.
While fans are also waiting to hear about a possible third season, the idea of a movie has made them excited again.
A previous movie that collected parts of the first season did very well financially.
On top of this, a live-action show is also being made for Netflix with well-known actors.
The story is about a weak hunter named Sung Jinwoo who becomes very strong.
The series started as a book and then became a popular webcomic because of its action and interesting characters.
Creator Chugong has hinted at potential plans for a Solo Leveling feature film adaptation.
Discussions for a film are reportedly underway, though plot details remain undisclosed.
A Netflix live-action adaptation featuring Byeon Woo-seok and Han So-hee is also in production.
The series' compilation film, Solo Leveling: ReAwakening, previously grossed over $6.3 million worldwide.
Fans are also eagerly awaiting updates on the highly anticipated Season 3 of the anime.
- Who
- Solo Leveling creator Chugong, fans, Byeon Woo-seok, Han So-hee
- What
- Creator hints at potential film adaptation; a Netflix live-action series is in production; fans await Season 3 update.
- When
- Recent interview (for film hint); Season 2 aired Q1 2025.
- Where
- Discussions for film adaptation; Netflix production; Series originated in South Korea.
- Why
- To expand the Solo Leveling franchise following the success of Season 2 and previous adaptations.
- Series Creator
- Chugong
- Potential Project
- Feature film adaptation
- Related Production
- Netflix live-action series
- Original Format
- Web novel (2016), Webtoon (2018)
- Previous Film Success
- Solo Leveling: ReAwakening grossed over $6.3 million