You’ve seen the clips on TikTok. You’ve probably seen the "Arise" memes. Maybe you even read the manhwa back when it was just a cult favorite on KakaoPage. But now you’re here because you actually want to sit down and watch the thing. Finding Solo Leveling: where to watch it without hitting a sketchy pop-up or a "this content is unavailable in your region" wall is honestly more of a grind than Sung Jinwoo’s daily 100 push-ups.
Streaming rights for anime are a total mess in 2026. One service has the sub, another has the dub, and if you live in certain parts of Asia, you’re looking at a completely different app altogether.
The Absolute Best Place to Stream Solo Leveling
If you want the short version: Crunchyroll is the king here.
They own the rights for the vast majority of the world, including North America, Europe, and India. Since they basically bankrolled the production through their partnership with Aniplex and A-1 Pictures, it’s not going anywhere. You can find both Season 1 and the recently wrapped Season 2—titled Arise from the Shadow—right there.
Wait. It gets better. If you aren't a fan of reading subtitles while giant stone statues are crushing people, Crunchyroll has been pretty fast with the dubs. They’ve got English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and a bunch of European languages.
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What about Netflix?
This is where it gets confusing. If you’re in the US or UK, search for "Solo Leveling" on Netflix and you’ll get... nothing. Or maybe a documentary about mountain climbing.
However, in many Asian territories—think South Korea, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia—Netflix actually carries the anime. If you’re traveling or living in those regions, it’s usually included in your standard sub.
That Live-Action Netflix Rumor is Actually Real
Since we’re talking about Netflix, let’s clear the air. There is a massive K-drama adaptation currently in the works.
Filming is slated to kick off in April 2026. We’ve already got a confirmed cast that’s honestly pretty stacked. Byeon Woo-seok is taking on the role of Sung Jinwoo, which has the internet split right down the middle. Some people think he’s perfect; others think nobody can capture the "glow-up" quite right. Han So-hee is also attached as Cha Hae-in.
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Don't go looking for it yet, though. We probably won't see a single frame of that until late 2026 or early 2027.
Where to Find the "ReAwakening" Movie
Last year, the Solo Leveling: ReAwakening film hit theaters.
It wasn't exactly a new story, which kida disappointed some fans. It was a "compilation film," basically a recap of Season 1 mashed together with the first two episodes of Season 2. If you missed the theatrical run, you can now find it on:
- Crunchyroll: Usually added a few months after the cinema release.
- Amazon Video / Apple TV: You can actually buy or rent the digital version here if you don't want another monthly subscription.
- Fandango at Home: Good for high-bitrate 4K if you’re a stickler for visual quality.
Regional Cheat Sheet for 2026
I know, lists are boring, but sometimes you just need to know which button to click based on where you’re sitting.
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- United States & Canada: Crunchyroll is your only real legal bet for the anime. Hulu has some older A-1 Pictures stuff, but Solo Leveling hasn't made the jump there yet.
- India: Crunchyroll has been pushing hard here. They’ve got the local language dubs which are surprisingly high quality.
- Southeast Asia: Check Netflix first. If it's not there, check the Bilibili app or Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel (sometimes they have regional licenses).
- South Korea: It’s everywhere. KakaoPage, TVING, and Netflix.
Why Everyone is Obsessed with the Second Season
Season 2, Arise from the Shadow, really changed the game. While the first season was about Jinwoo just surviving, the second season is where we see the "Shadow Monarch" powers actually start to break the world's power scale.
The animation by A-1 Pictures stayed incredibly consistent, even with the high-octane fights like the Jeju Island arc (which, let's be honest, is what we were all waiting for). Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtrack still goes harder than it has any right to.
Actionable Next Steps
If you’re ready to start your "Level Up" journey today, here’s how to handle it:
- Check for a Free Trial: If you've never used Crunchyroll, they almost always have a 7-day or 14-day free trial. You can easily binge all 25 episodes of the first two seasons in that window if you’ve got a free weekend.
- Sync Your Watchlist: If you’re a "dub" fan, double-check the release calendar. Usually, the dubbed episodes trail the Japanese broadcast by about two weeks.
- Avoid the "Free" Sites: Seriously. Aside from the legal issues, the 2026 malware landscape on those pirated streaming sites is brutal. It’s not worth risking your laptop to save eight bucks.
Stay tuned for the official Netflix live-action teasers later this year—that’s going to be the next big conversation in the fandom.