Blue Lock Anime Season 3 and Live-Action Film: Exciting Updates and Future Releases
Blue Lock anime has been confirmed for a Season 3 and a live-action film adaptation. The manga series, created by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura, was the inspiration behind the anime developed by Studio Eight Bit, which premiered in Japan in October 2022 and returned for a second season in October 2024.
During the Blue Lock Egoist Fest 2025, the creators announced the upcoming Season 3 of the anime and the live-action adaptation. The live-action film is set to be released in Summer 2026, coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
While the release date for Blue Lock Season 3 has not been confirmed, it is likely to premiere after the live-action movie. Following the pattern of the previous seasons releasing in the fourth quarters of their respective years, Season 3 may debut in late 2026.
The announcement of Season 3 suggests that it will cover the Neo Egoist League Arc from the manga series. Both Kaneshiro and Nomura expressed their excitement about the upcoming projects, promising fans an engaging and thrilling continuation of the Blue Lock story.
In addition to the anime series and live-action film, an animated feature titled Blue Lock: Episode Nagi was released in 2024. The Blue Lock live-action film is being produced by CREDEUS, known for their work on films like Kingdom and Golden Kamuy. Fans can anticipate more adventures and challenges for the characters in the upcoming Season 3 and live-action adaptation.