Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen can’t stop talking about what’s next after that wild Season 2 finale back in December 2023. The anime’s mix of heart-pounding fights, deep emotions, and jaw-dropping visuals has everyone hooked. Season 3 is set to tackle the intense Culling Game arc, and here’s the latest on when it’s dropping, who’s in it, and what’s going down.
Release Date: When Will Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Premiere?
The wait for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 feels endless, but good news is here. Studio MAPPA, the folks behind those stunning visuals, confirmed the third season right after Season 2 wrapped. A teaser from a livestream on August 31, 2025, spilled the beans: Season 3 hits screens in January 2026. That’s a two-year gap, just like between Seasons 1 and 2, since MAPPA’s juggling other big projects like Chainsaw Man: The Movie and Hell’s Paradise Season 2.
For those itching for something sooner, Japan’s getting a theatrical event on November 7, 2025, with a Shibuya Incident recap and a Culling Game sneak peek. Fans in North America can catch Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in theaters on December 5, 2025, to get a taste of the action. In the meantime, binge Seasons 1 and 2 on Crunchyroll or Netflix to keep the vibe alive.
Cast: Who’s Returning for the Culling Game Arc?
The voice cast is bringing their all for Season 3’s chaos. Junya Enoki returns as Yuji Itadori, carrying the weight of his emotional journey post-Shibuya. Yuma Uchida’s back as Megumi Fushiguro, and Asami Seto voices Nobara Kugisaki, though her status after Season 2 is still a mystery. Yuta Okkotsu, voiced by Megumi Ogata, steps up big time, so checking out Jujutsu Kaisen 0 on Crunchyroll is a must for his backstory.
Takahiro Sakurai reprises Kenjaku, the creepy mastermind of the Culling Game, and Junichi Suwabe returns as the terrifying Sukuna. Sadly, characters like Kento Nanami won’t be back after Season 2’s heartbreaking losses, but new players like Higuruma and Tengen are joining, with their voice actors still under wraps. This mix of old and new voices is set to shake things up.
Plot: What to Expect from the Culling Game Arc
Season 3 dives into the Culling Game arc (manga chapters 159–221), a dark and twisty storyline. After the Shibuya Incident, Yuji’s got a death sentence hanging over him, and Satoru Gojo’s stuck in the Prison Realm. Kenjaku’s Culling Game is a brutal free-for-all where sorcerers and cursed spirits fight to survive, fueling a massive cursed energy scheme. Yuji, Megumi, and Yuta team up to save Tsumiki Fushiguro and free Gojo, facing off against new allies and deadly foes.
The season kicks off with the Itadori’s Extermination arc (chapters 137–143) and Perfect Preparation arc (chapters 144–158), setting up the Culling Game’s madness. Expect epic battles—Junya Enoki hinted the fights are “next-level insane”—and emotional moments that hit hard. With over 80 manga chapters to cover, Season 3 might run 24 episodes across two cours, like Season 2. MAPPA’s animation is sure to make every punch and curse pop.
