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Jujutsu Kaisen Sets Jan. 8, 2026 Season 3 Premiere as 'Execution' Film Bridges to Culling Game

A recap-to-preview film in theaters sets the stage for the next arc’s rollout.

Overview

  • Crunchyroll confirmed the U.S. streaming debut for Jan. 8, 2026, with the new season adapting the Culling Game storyline.
  • Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution opened in Japan on Nov. 7 and reaches U.S. theaters with a one-night IMAX event on Dec. 3 before a wider GKIDS rollout on Dec. 5.
  • The theatrical package combines a Season 2 recap with early episodes of the new season; multiple outlets report two episodes, though some coverage claims three.
  • Promotional materials label the TV return as The Culling Game Part 1, signaling a multi-part release.
  • Post-premiere materials revealed new voice roles, including Yoshiko Sakakibara as Master Tengen, alongside additional casting notes shared widely on social media.