Fall 2025 was already loud, but 2026 is coming in swinging.
It’s now officially confirmed that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 — “Culling Game Arc Part 1” will begin airing January 8, 2026, every Thursday at 12:26 AM JST. And yes — that means weekly chaos is back.
Alongside the broadcast announcement, a brand-new teaser visual has been released, setting the tone for one of the darkest and most unpredictable arcs in the series yet.
Crunchyroll Streams It Same Day Worldwide
Crunchyroll confirmed it will stream Season 3 the same day as Japan — excluding Asia — so global fans join the Culling Game together. No waiting. No spoilers. No mercy.
New Cast Highlight: Naoya Zenin Returns… And Evolves
The comeback nobody was emotionally prepared for.
Koji Yusa has officially been announced as the new voice of Naoya Zen’in, who is set to fully join the battlefield this season.
TOHO animation also released a special character video, offering a first look at Naoya in his terrifying new form.
If you know what happens to Naoya…
Yeah.
It’s about to get violent in ways only JJK can deliver.
Before Season 3: Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Compilation Film
Before jumping into the chaos, the franchise is bridging the gap with a theatrical compilation:
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution – Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins
Re-edits major events from Season 2’s Shibuya Incident
Includes Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 3 early, before the TV premiere
The film opened in Japan in both standard theaters and IMAX, making the emotional damage high-resolution and unavoidable.
For international fans:
GKIDS will release the film in North America on December 5
Both Japanese audio & English dub will be available
MORE INFORMATION:
What to Expect in Season 3 — The Culling Game Eats Everyone
The Culling Game Arc isn’t just a tournament.
It’s a survival ritual designed to break sorcerers mentally, morally, and physically.
What awaits us:
Yuji, Megumi & Yuta moving into completely different emotional trajectories
Deadly rule-based combat (this arc is chess with fists)
Devil-factor evolution, cursed techniques pushed to extremes
Characters we love… making impossible choices
And yes — Sukuna will be watching. Closely.
This arc hits:
insane fights,
major power reveals,
and some of the rawest emotional turning points in the series.
Release Recap
| Release | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JJK Season 3 Part 1 (TV) | January 8, 2026 | Weekly simulcast |
| Crunchyroll Stream | Same Day Worldwide (excl. Asia) | Sub/Dub rollout planned |
| “Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution” Film | Japan: Out Now | IMAX + Theatrical |
| Execution Film (North America) | December 5, 2025 | Japanese + English Dub |
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