Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Gets January 2026 Premiere, Teases Epic Yuji vs Yuta Battle

The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen, diving into the action-packed Culling Game arc, is coming in January 2026. Crunchyroll dropped the news during a special live-streamed event celebrating the anime’s fifth anniversary.

They also shared a thrilling trailer that’s got everyone buzzing, showcasing a dramatic showdown between Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu, plus Maki Zen’in taking on the Zenin clan.

The trailer pulls no punches, showing Yuji wrestling with guilt over the chaos of the Shibuya Incident, where he feels responsible for countless losses.

His clash with Yuta, the fan-favorite sorcerer from Jujutsu Kaisen 0, looks like it’ll be a heart-pounding highlight. Meanwhile, Maki’s transformation and Kenjaku’s twisted Culling Game setup promise intense drama.

Fans also spotted a new character, Naoya Zen’in, going head-to-head with Choso, raising the stakes even higher.

• Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 premieres January 2026 with Yuji vs. Yuta showdown
• Culling Game arc brings epic battles as Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 trailer drops
• Jujutsu Kaisen movie releases November 2025 ahead of Season 3 global debut

To tide fans over, a special movie hits theaters on November 7, 2025, recapping the Shibuya arc and including the first two episodes of Season 3. Animated by MAPPA, this film is a must-watch for anyone following the story. Crunchyroll will stream the new season globally (outside Asia), with episodes releasing weekly alongside Japan’s broadcast.

Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, which wrapped up in September 2024 with over 100 million copies sold, Jujutsu Kaisen remains a global hit. The first season ran from October 2020 to March 2021, and the second covered the Hidden Inventory and Shibuya Incident arcs from July to December 2023. Season 3’s Culling Game arc is set to bring fierce battles and shocking twists.

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While Anime Expo 2025 left fans wanting more, this anniversary event delivered big time. The trailer proves Jujutsu Kaisen is as intense as ever. Mark November 2025 for the movie and January 2026 for the season premiere—you won’t want to miss this!