Is There a Season 3 for Jujutsu Kaisen? Here’s What We Know

Yes, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is officially confirmed and will premiere on January 8, 2026, continuing the story with the intense Culling Game arc.

Anime fans, rejoice! The wait is almost over—Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is officially on the horizon. Following the explosive events of the Shibuya Incident Arc, the beloved dark fantasy anime is set to return with a brand-new season that dives into the high-stakes Culling Game arc from Gege Akutami’s manga.

📅 Release Date and Streaming Details

Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on January 8, 2026, as part of the Winter anime lineup. The series will stream globally on Crunchyroll, continuing its tradition of simulcasting episodes shortly after their Japanese broadcast. In India, platforms like JioCinema and Netflix are expected to carry the season, ensuring fans across the globe can join the action without delay.

🎬 What to Expect from the Culling Game Arc

The upcoming season picks up in the aftermath of the Shibuya Incident, with the Jujutsu world in chaos. The Culling Game arc introduces a deadly tournament orchestrated by the enigmatic Kenjaku, who now inhabits the body of Suguru Geto. This arc will test the limits of our heroes—Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Kinji Hakari, and others—as they enter cursed colonies to battle powerful sorcerers and cursed spirits.

Expect brutal confrontations, strategic alliances, and shocking revelations as the stakes rise higher than ever. Notably, the arc will spotlight characters like Hiromi Higuruma, Reggie Star, and the terrifying return of Naoya Zenin in a new cursed form.

🎨 Animation and Production

Studio MAPPA returns to helm Season 3, promising the same cinematic quality and visceral fight choreography that made the previous seasons a global sensation. With the studio’s recent work on Chainsaw Man and Attack on Titan: The Final Season, expectations are sky-high for the visual execution of the Culling Game’s complex battles and emotional beats.

🎁 Bonus Content and Theatrical Tie-In

Ahead of the season’s debut, Japanese theaters released Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, a compilation film that recaps the Shibuya Incident Arc and includes the first two episodes of Season 3. The film also features exclusive content and a limited-edition booklet, though these bonuses are currently exclusive to Japanese audiences. International fans may see a digital release or special screenings in select regions.

🔥 Why Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Matters

Season 3 marks a pivotal turning point in the Jujutsu Kaisen narrative. With the sorcerer world fractured and the lines between friend and foe increasingly blurred, the Culling Game arc explores themes of survival, identity, and sacrifice. For manga readers, this arc is a fan-favorite due to its relentless pacing and character development. For anime-only viewers, it promises to be a rollercoaster of emotion and adrenaline.