Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Drops Early: Where to Watch the Culling Game Arc in 2025

Jujutsu Kaisen isn't waiting around for Season 3 to hit streaming. It's taking a pit stop in theaters first with a hybrid movie that kicks off the next arc early, stitches the last one closed, and generally aims to blow the roof off a weekend screening. Honestly: smart move.

So what is 'Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution'?

It's a theatrical cut designed to launch the Culling Game arc. The film blends key highlights from Season 2's Shibuya Incident with the first two episodes of Season 3, so it's not just a recap and not just a preview—it's both, shaped for a big screen.

"The Culling Game begins in JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution!"

That's straight from GKIDS, who are handling the North American release and dropped the first trailer on September 19, 2025.

Release plan: who gets it when

The UK, Latin America, and Germany get the movie first on November 7, 2025. North America follows on December 5, 2025, with GKIDS distributing stateside. Theater chains are expected to post showtimes by late October, and early ticketing will roll out through Crunchyroll and Toho.

Expect the full theatrical treatment—remixed sound, widescreen presentation, and the kind of charged crowd energy that fits this series’ brand of chaos.

How it connects to Season 3

'Execution' bridges the fallout from Shibuya straight into the Culling Game. You'll see Itadori and Fushiguro take the next step, and Yuta moves from side character to central player. The story structure pivots between perspectives and sets up new power players like Kinji Hakari and Maki to make some noise.

Streaming and the Netflix question

Season 3 is set to stream on Crunchyroll in January 2026, with episodes rolling out weekly alongside Japan. There isn't an exact premiere day yet. No Netflix date has been announced; it isn't expected to be exclusive there. If the past is any guide, Netflix may get the season later, but Crunchyroll is where you'll be watching first.

Who's making Season 3

• Title: Jujutsu Kaisen 3rd Season
• Studio: MAPPA
• Director: Shota Goshozono
• Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
• Character Design: Yosuke Yajima, Hiromi Niwa
• Music: Yoshimasa Teuri
• Producer: TOHO Animation
• Where to watch: Crunchyroll (previous episodes and movies are up there now)

Why the Culling Game matters

This is a major inflection point for the series. The rules change, alliances shift, and multiple characters finally get the spotlight the show's been teasing. If you want the context and momentum heading into Season 3, the theatrical cut is basically the on-ramp.