While fans eagerly await the return of the anime adaptation via its upcoming sequel film, the world of Solo Leveling keeps expanding with fresh content. Following the massive global success of the original novel by Chugong and the webtoon illustrated by DUBU, the anime’s second season debuted in 2025—exactly one year after the series premiere—bringing the fan-favorite Jeju Island Arc to a thrilling close. As audiences look forward to the next cinematic chapter, which will guide Jinwoo closer to uncovering the ultimate truth of his universe, Solo Leveling: KARMA has launched an official webtoon one-shot series to bridge the gap.
Kicking off its promotional run earlier this summer, the official X account for the upcoming video game began releasing special webtoon strips. Titled “Moments in Between,” this mini-series explores Jinwoo’s grueling 27-year solitary campaign across various dimensions against the Monarchs to safeguard the world. The fifth installment in the series, featuring artwork by @1228cjrb, highlights a more personal, homesick side of the protagonist as he misses his mother and sister—and desperately craves his mother’s homemade stew. This craving hilariously drives Igris to take on an unexpected culinary challenge just to bring some comfort to his master. More strips are slated to drop ahead of the game’s launch.
What Is Solo Leveling: KARMA About?
Developed by Netmarble, this upcoming video project dives deep into the untold narrative of Jinwoo’s 27-year dimensional war against the Monarchs, fought immediately after the main story’s climax to prevent magical gates from ever materializing in the primary timeline. Featuring an entirely original script, the game showcases the immense isolation and battles Jinwoo endured alongside his shadow army during this multi-dimensional crusade.
First announced during Anime Expo 2025, the game has maintained a steady promotional campaign, though an exact release date remains under wraps. With expectations pointing toward a launch later this year, players won’t have to wait much longer for an official release window confirmation.
What to Expect From The Upcoming Solo Leveling Movie
Following a lengthy wait, an anime continuation was officially unveiled this past July at Anime Expo. Rather than moving straight into a conventional third season, the franchise is taking the theatrical route with a feature-length film that picks up right where the Jeju Island Arc left off. Now that Jinwoo’s true power is common knowledge across the globe, the narrative is set to shift into a fascinating new phase as powerful guilds desperately attempt to recruit the hunter to their ranks.
Naturally, Jinwoo prefers to chart his own course. The upcoming movie is expected to adapt the Recruitment Arc from the source material, though due to its concise length, it may also venture into the Ahjin Guild and Double Dungeon Arcs. While a precise premiere date hasn’t been announced yet, industry expectations point to a theatrical release sometime next year.