Blue Lock Season 3 And Live-Action Movie Officially Announced

The Blue Lock franchise continues to expand with two major announcements that fans have been waiting for. It has been officially confirmed that Blue Lock Season 3 is in production. At the same time, a live-action movie adaptation of the manga has also been announced, marking the first time the series will step outside the world of the anime and manga.

The news highlights how big the Blue Lock brand has grown since its debut. With the anime adaptation starting in 2022 and quickly gaining global popularity for its intense take on sports and competition, it has become one of the most talked-about soccer anime ever made. The manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura also continues to sell strongly, with over 30 million copies in circulation as of 2025.

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Blue Lock Season 3 Details

Season 3 will start the Neo Egoist League storyline, where players face international rivals in a high-pressure environment. Fans can expect the return of characters like Isagi Yoichi and Rin Itoshi, as well as the introduction of players who will become crucial to the story’s next stage.

While an exact release date has not been given, the announcement stated that production is already underway, and it is expected to premiere in 2026.

The staff and cast from the previous seasons are also expected to return, ensuring consistency in animation style and voice performance. Given how Season 2 raised the intensity with higher-quality matches, fans will be eager to see how Season 3 handles some of the manga’s most important and dramatic soccer clashes.

Live-Action Movie Project

Alongside the new season, a live-action adaptation has also been confirmed. The project will bring Blue Lock’s concept of survival-style soccer into a real-world setting. Casting details have not yet been revealed, but the production will reportedly involve major Japanese studios known for adapting hit manga to screen.

This live-action film will likely aim to introduce the series to a wider audience beyond anime fans. Moreover, the live-action is supposedly going to be released around the FIFA World Cup, so fans can enjoy the fictitious and the real soccer action side by side. More details are expected later this year. So, brace yourself for the next season since it's going to be a wild ride.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
October 2022	8.19	Eight Bit	Sports	Crunchyroll

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