Key Takeaways:
- Official Release Date: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will premiere on January 8, 2026.
- Where to Watch: The new season will be available for streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll.
- The Culling Game Begins: The story will adapt the highly anticipated and brutal “Culling Game” arc from the manga.
- Intense Battles Ahead: A trailer teases high-stakes confrontations, including a visceral clash between Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu.
The wait is almost over for fans of the hit anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. Studio MAPPA has officially announced that the third season, adapting the intense “Culling Game” arc, is set to premiere on January 8, 2026.
Following the devastating events of the Shibuya Incident, the world of Jujutsu Sorcerers has been thrown into chaos. Season 3 picks up with Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and their allies as they are forced to participate in a deadly sorcerer deathmatch orchestrated by the ancient villain, Kenjaku.
What is the Culling Game Arc?
The Culling Game is a brutal, large-scale battle royale that pits sorcerers, both old and new, against each other in a fight for survival across colonies sealed by barriers throughout Japan. The primary goal for Yuji and his friends is not just to survive but to find a way to free their mentor, Satoru Gojo, from the confines of the Prison Realm. The arc is known for its complex rules, strategic battles, and shocking twists that will test the limits of every character involved.
Trailer Teases High-Stakes Action
An official trailer released on August 31, 2025, gave fans a glimpse of the despair and action to come. The footage opens with Yuji’s anguished scream amidst the ruins of Shibuya, setting a grim tone for the season.
Key moments teased in the trailer include a highly anticipated fight between Yuji and the powerful Yuta Okkotsu. Viewers also got a quick look at other key players like Megumi, Maki Zenin, and Yuki Tsukumo preparing for the game, while the looming threat of Sukuna’s growing power adds another layer of tension to the unfolding chaos.
Cast and Crew
Shōta Goshozono returns to the director’s chair, with Hiroshi Seko once again handling the script. The acclaimed Japanese voice cast, including Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori, Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro, and Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo, will reprise their roles.
Jujutsu Kaisen has maintained immense popularity, holding a strong IMDb rating of 8.5 out of 10. With the Culling Game arc being a fan-favorite from the manga, expectations for Season 3 are higher than ever as the series dives into its darkest and most action-packed storyline yet.
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