> At a Glance
> – Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 debuted January 8, 2026 with a two-episode premiere
> – The new arc, “Culling Game: Part 1,” picks up after 2023’s devastating Shibuya Incident
> – Episodes release weekly on Crunchyroll at 12 p.m. ET every Thursday
> – Why it matters: Fans finally learn the fate of Yuji Itadori and the cursed world after a two-year hiatus
Two years after the Shibuya Incident left Tokyo in ruins, Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 storms back with the blood-soaked “Culling Game” arc. The supernatural thriller returned January 8 with back-to-back episodes, ready to plunge viewers into fresh chaos.
The Culling Game Begins
Yuji Itadori, the high-schooler who swallowed a cursed finger to save his friends, faces deadlier stakes than ever. The new season opens with Episodes 1 and 2-“Execution” and “One More Time”-available now on Crunchyroll.
The English-subtitled launch arrived January 8; a dubbed release date remains unconfirmed.
Release Schedule & Access
Mark your calendar for weekly drops:
- Day: Every Thursday
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Platform: Crunchyroll (all seasons + Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film)
Previous seasons also stream on Netflix and Hulu, but season 3 is currently Crunchyroll-exclusive.
Episode Count & Expectations
Studio MAPPA has not finalized the episode total. For reference:
| Season | Episodes |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 |
| Season 2 | 23 |
Speculation aside, fans know the “Culling Game” arc spans brutal battles and shifting alliances.
Key Takeaways
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 premiered January 8, 2026, ending a two-year wait
- New episodes land Thursdays at noon ET on Crunchyroll
- The story adapts the manga’s “Culling Game” arc after the Shibuya catastrophe
- English dub timing is still TBA
With Tokyo still reeling and curses on the rise, Yuji’s next moves could reshape the jujutsu world forever.
