Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Headlines Japan Box Office — November 26 Report
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is torching Japan’s box office, banking 1.51 billion yen (about $9.7 million) in just 18 days, per Oricon Japan. The compilation cut is outgrossing multiple original anime features, shattering the idea that only new content can dominate.
File this under things I did not have on my bingo card: a recap movie just ran the tables in Japan. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is packing theaters like it was a brand-new chapter, and the numbers are kind of wild.
Japan is eating this movie alive
Oricon Japan says Execution has hauled in 1.51 billion yen in its first 18 days in theaters, which is roughly 9.7 million dollars, with more than 1.01 million tickets punched. For a so-called compilation movie, that is not normal. But then again, in Japan, anything with Itadori, Gojo, or Sukuna on a poster turns into a national rollout.
The film opened November 7, 2025 and immediately grabbed the top spot at the Japanese box office, shoving Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc out of the way. Box Office Mojo currently has Japan contributing 7,279,282 dollars of the film's 9.68 million dollar global total. Yes, that looks a little off from the Oricon yen figure; different trackers update on different schedules and exchange rates are their own circus, but the takeaway is the same: Japan is doing the heavy lifting.
It is also worth saying out loud: the first half of Execution is essentially a re-edit of the Shibuya Incident arc. And it is still playing like an event. When your audience treats a theatrical screening like a festival and a single blink-and-you-miss-it tease for Season 3 can melt social feeds, you get this kind of turnout.
How it is performing outside Japan
Most markets are still in the on-deck circle, but a handful of territories have already opened. Here is where the box office stands so far, per Box Office Mojo:
- Japan - opened Nov 7, 2025 - 7,279,282 dollars
- United Kingdom - opened Nov 14, 2025 - 1,103,392 dollars
- Spain - opened Nov 14, 2025 - 690,239 dollars
- Hong Kong - opened Nov 13, 2025 - 153,506 dollars
- Iceland - opened Nov 21, 2025 - 20,631 dollars
- Croatia - opened Nov 20, 2025 - 40,329 dollars
- Colombia - opened Nov 20, 2025 - 239,290 dollars
- UAE - opened Nov 13, 2025 - 146,546 dollars
US release is locked
GKIDS has dated the US launch for December 5, with early IMAX showings starting December 3. Given how Jujutsu Kaisen 0 punched way above its weight in North America, expect the stateside run to put some serious air under these totals. Also, yes, this does mean people get to see Gojo get sealed again on a screen the size of a building. Bring tissues or a therapist.
Why this movie exists, and how it tees up Season 3
Execution is basically a hype bridge to Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, which hits Crunchyroll on January 8, 2026. The new season is titled Jujutsu Kaisen: Death and Resurrection Part 1. The franchise has been on a steady climb: Season 1 hooked the crowd, the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film smoked theaters to the tune of more than 166 million dollars worldwide, and Season 2 emotionally steamrolled its own fanbase. Execution keeping the number one slot in Japan while being partially a recap just underlines how loud the demand is right now.
Between Itadori's stubborn resolve, Sukuna's chaos tornado, and the Gojo-sized hole the story is still dealing with, Japan has basically turned this into a communal scream in Dolby Atmos. The math speaks for itself: 1.51 billion yen in 18 days, over a million admissions, and the top spot held. Short version: trauma sells, and Jujutsu Kaisen is selling it in 4K.
Can Execution ultimately outpace Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc globally once more territories unlock? Feels likely, but let's see how the US shows up in December. Either way, if you need a refresher, Jujutsu Kaisen Seasons 1 and 2 are streaming on Crunchyroll. And if you are here for the Season 3 teases, you are not alone.