Netflix's Live-Action Solo Leveling Begins Filming in South Korea
The series, produced by Kakao Entertainment and Sanai Pictures, is expected to premiere around late 2027 or early 2028.
Netflix's live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling has begun filming in South Korea, with production handled by Kakao Entertainment and Sanai Pictures. The series is expected to premiere around late 2027 or early 2028, according to screenrant.com.
The cast includes Byeon Woo-seok, Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon, Lee Sung-min and Jung Ji-hoon. Filming started in summer 2026.
Season 1 will cover protagonist Sung Jin-woo's awakening in the Double Dungeon and his early dungeon raids with Yoo Jin-ho. The adaptation is based on the manhwa by Chugong.
Netflix has previously released live-action adaptations of anime and manga, including the first season of One Piece in 2023, as well as 2017's Death Note and 2021's Cowboy Bebop.
Quick answers
When will the live-action Solo Leveling premiere on Netflix?
The show is expected to premiere around late 2027 or early 2028.
Who stars in the live-action Solo Leveling?
The cast includes Byeon Woo-seok, Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon, Lee Sung-min and Jung Ji-hoon.
What will season 1 cover?
Season 1 will cover Sung Jin-woo's awakening in the Double Dungeon and his early dungeon raids with Yoo Jin-ho.