After Demon Slayer, it's time to welcome the biggest anime release of 2026

over the years Demon Slayer proved how successful anime films can be and now sets an example for other anime series to follow. Thanks Demon Slayer's recent success with Infinity Castle, more anime franchises will want to try their luck with canon anime films adapting entire arcs including Solo leveling.

From the end of the second season, Solo leveling fans expected a comeback in form Solo leveling Season 3, but that now seems unlikely for 2026. Instead fans should look forward to the movieif reports are to be believed that could come out as early as 2026. This movie could take over from Demon Slayer, who will most certainly not get another movie next year and is instead planning a big comeback in 2027 with Infinity Castle Part 2. Still, Solo Leveling may face some tough competition in 2026 from The Apothecary Diaries and One Piece.

The Solo Leveling Movie is going to be massive in 2026

Solo leveling popularity exploded with the release of the highly anticipated second season earlier this year. Solo Leveling Season 2 put the series in the limelight, and while it's already become a global sensation, it looks like the series is about to get even bigger.

Until recently, fans believed that the next step for Solo Leveling would be a third season. After all, the producers also talked about Solo Leveling Season 3. But now it seems that the plans have changed with success. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1. Recently, the report of the Solo Leveling production committee has actually been revealed, and the upcoming project for the series appears to be a new film.

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The report mentioned that the goal is to release this new movie Solo Leveling in 2026. That's certainly an option, but it can change depending on production and the pace at which the project moves. A late 2026 or early 2027 release definitely seems possible.

Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries and One Piece will compete for Best Picture in 2026

The new movie The Apothecary Diaries 2026 to compete with solo leveling

A new Solo Leveling movie is almost a guarantee at this point, and while fans have no idea what it will cover, it's certain that the movie will be a huge hit, even if it won't be on the same level as Infinity Castle. Most fans agree that Solo Leveling could be the biggest anime movie hit of 2026, and that's understandable given that it's the highest rated anime on Crunchyroll and even won Anime of the Year 2025. Still, there will be some competition from other major series.

The Apothecary Diaries have already confirmed a 2026 film. It's set for a December release, which should also be around the release date of Solo Leveling's own movie. This Apothecary Diaries movie will be an original story written by the author and fans are excited.

One Piece, while not yet confirmed, is also very likely to get a new movie next year. The last One Piece movie, One Piece: Film Red, dropped in 2022. Since then, fans have been waiting for something new. WITH the new Jump Festa is coming in December 2025the new movie will definitely be officially announced. The production of the next One Piece movie was already announced during last year's Jump Festa. Even though the competition will be intense, fans still expect Solo Leveling to peak in 2026.

Solo Leveling now has 25 episodes available for you to watch. The series can be streamed on Crunchyroll. Fans can get more Solo Leveling content through the Manhwa.