JJK Season 3
Release Date
Premiered
January 8, 2026
Culling Game Arc Now Airing!
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is now streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll! The Culling Game arc has begun with a double-episode premiere. New episodes release every Thursday. Join Yuji Itadori and the sorcerers in their most dangerous battle yet.
2
Episodes Out
24-26
Total Episodes
THU
Weekly Releases
JJK Season 3 Release Date Confirmed
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 premiered January 8, 2026 with a double-episode release. Here's the complete episode schedule and where to watch.
Key Release Information
Premiere Date
January 8, 2026 (Now Airing!)
Double episode premiere kicked off the season
Weekly Schedule
Every Thursday
9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM GMT
Episode Count
24-26 episodes expected
May be split into two cours
Animation Studio
MAPPA
Same acclaimed team from Season 2
Where to Watch
Crunchyroll
Exclusive streaming worldwide
Japan Broadcast
MBS/TBS Network
Regional Availability: Crunchyroll streams in North America, Europe, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Coming Soon: A Season 2 compilation movie releases in Japanese theaters May 2026.
Episode Release Schedule
| Episode | Title | Release Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 1 & 2 | Double Episode Premiere | January 8, 2026 | Released |
| Ep 3 | Episode 3 | January 15, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Ep 4 | Episode 4 | January 22, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Ep 5 | Episode 5 | January 29, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Ep 6 | Episode 6 | February 5, 2026 | Upcoming |
New episodes release every Thursday at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM GMT
The Culling Game Arc
JJK Season 3 adapts the Culling Game arc, continuing directly after the Shibuya Incident. The Jujutsu Sorcerers must enter the deadly game to fight Kenjaku and find a way to free Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm. Here's what the new season covers.
Culling Game Setup
Kenjaku activates Idle Transfiguration on marked non-sorcerers, awakening their cursed techniques. The rules of the deadly Culling Game are revealed, forcing sorcerers into a battle royale for survival.
Tokyo Colony Battles
Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro enter the Tokyo colonies. They encounter Hiromi Higuruma, a lawyer awakened as a sorcerer with a powerful Judgement-based technique, and the ancient sorcerer Dhruv Lakdawalla.
Sendai Colony Arc
Yuta Okkotsu dominates the Sendai colony, facing off against Cursed Spirits and awakened sorcerers. The devastating power of Rika is unleashed as Yuta proves why he was once considered the strongest.
Sakurajima Colony
Maki Zenin undergoes a terrifying transformation after surviving a near-death experience. Her massacre of the Zenin clan showcases her evolution into a being beyond cursed energy itself.
High Stakes
Multiple fan-favorite characters face death. The Culling Game doesn't pull punches with permanent consequences.
New Characters
Ancient sorcerers from the Heian era awaken, bringing techniques unseen in the modern jujutsu world.
Domain Expansions
Expect incredible new Domain Expansions animated by MAPPA, including Higuruma's Deadly Sentencing.
Key Players in Season 3
Meet the sorcerers who will define the Culling Game. From returning favorites to powerful newcomers, JJK Season 3 features an incredible ensemble cast.
Yuji Itadori
Divergent Fist / Black Flash
Continues his mission to save Megumi's sister Tsumiki while navigating the deadly Culling Game. His physical prowess and growing control over cursed energy make him a formidable player.
Megumi Fushiguro
Ten Shadows Technique
Desperately searching for a way to save his step-sister Tsumiki, who has been marked as a Culling Game player. His incomplete Domain Expansion continues to develop.
Yuta Okkotsu
Copy / Rika
The only Special Grade sorcerer to enter the Culling Game. His overwhelming power and connection to Rika make him the single biggest threat in any colony he enters.
Hiromi Higuruma
Deadly Sentencing (Domain)
A former defense attorney who awakened with a Domain Expansion from day one. His courtroom-based technique "Deadly Sentencing" is one of the most unique abilities introduced.
Maki Zenin
Heavenly Restriction
After a traumatic awakening, Maki achieves a state similar to Toji Fushiguro. With zero cursed energy, she becomes invisible to cursed spirits and devastatingly powerful.
Kenjaku
Cursed Spirit Manipulation
The ancient sorcerer possessing Suguru Geto's body orchestrates the Culling Game. His millennia of planning finally comes to fruition as Japan becomes his experiment.
Plus many more characters including Naoya Zenin, Hajime Kashimo, Ryu Ishigori, and ancient Heian-era sorcerers.
JJK Season 3 FAQ
Everything you need to know about Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, now streaming on Crunchyroll.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 premiered on January 8, 2026 with a double-episode release. The season is now actively airing, with new episodes releasing every Thursday on Crunchyroll. Episodes air at 9:00 AM Pacific Time / 12:00 PM Eastern Time / 5:00 PM GMT.
JJK Season 3 is expected to have 24-26 episodes covering the Culling Game arc. The season may be split into two parts (cours) similar to Season 2, though it is currently unclear if there will be a break between them.
Season 3 adapts the Culling Game arc from the manga, covering approximately chapters 143-200+. This arc continues directly after the Shibuya Incident, following the Jujutsu Sorcerers as they enter the deadly Culling Game to fight Kenjaku and free Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm.
JJK Season 3 streams exclusively on Crunchyroll in multiple regions including North America, Europe, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. New episodes are available shortly after their Japanese broadcast on MBS/TBS Network.
New episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 release every Thursday at 9:00 AM Pacific Time / 12:00 PM Eastern Time / 5:00 PM GMT on Crunchyroll. The premiere featured a double-episode release on January 8, 2026.
Yes, MAPPA studio returns as the animation studio for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3. The same talented team that delivered the acclaimed Shibuya Incident arc in Season 2 continues to work on the Culling Game arc.
The Culling Game is a deadly competition orchestrated by Kenjaku where participants must kill each other to earn points. The main objective for the protagonists is to fight off Kenjaku and free Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm. Non-sorcerers who were marked by Kenjaku awaken with cursed techniques and are forced to participate.
While not strictly required, watching Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is highly recommended before Season 3. The movie introduces Yuta Okkotsu and Rika, who play significant roles in the Culling Game arc. The recommended watch order is: Season 1 → JJK 0 Movie → Season 2 → Season 3.
The returning Japanese cast includes Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori, Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro, and Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo. The full cast from previous seasons returns to reprise their roles in the Culling Game arc.
Yes, an English dubbed version is expected for JJK Season 3 on Crunchyroll. Dubbed episodes typically release a few weeks after the Japanese subbed premiere. The same English voice cast from previous seasons is expected to return.
Last updated: January 13, 2026 • Season 3 is now streaming on Crunchyroll
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