During Jujutsu Kaisen’s fifth anniversary live-stream, fans were treated to the first teaser for Season 3 of the beloved anime, which officially sets the release window to January 2026. The trailer drops fans right into the action, hinting at a brutal, world-changing arc known as the Culling Game.
Yuji vs Yuta: A Clash of Souls
A highlight of the trailer is a tense confrontation between Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu—drawing from Jujutsu Kaisen 0—marking one of the most anticipated battles to come. The Culling Game pits sorcerers in a deadly tournament orchestrated by Kenjaku.
Crunchyroll to Stream Worldwide
Crunchyroll is set to stream Season 3 globally (outside of Asia), with episodes airing same-day as Japan. This continues the platform’s exclusive distribution of the series.
Production & Story Arc Details
Season 3, directed by Shōta Goshozono and produced by MAPPA, will cover the Itadori’s Extermination, Perfect Preparation, and Culling Game arcs from the manga—bringing a broad, high-stakes narrative to the small screen.
To further stoke excitement, a compilation film titled Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution – Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins is scheduled to premiere in Japan on November 7, 2025, with a North American release following on December 5. It will recap the Shibuya Incident arc and include the first two episodes of Season 3.
