Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: Everything You Need to Know

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is gearing up to be one of the most anticipated anime releases of 2026. Set to premiere today, January 8, on Crunchyroll, fans are excited to see the adaptation of Gege Akutami’s manga saga Dying Game. With high expectations building, viewers are eager to know exactly when and where they can catch the first episodes of the new season.

Release Date and Premiere Details

The official release date for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is January 8, 2026, with a special double-episode premiere. MAPPA, the animation studio behind the series, continues its tradition of launching major arcs with extended opening episodes to immerse fans from the very first moment.

Global Premiere Schedule

The worldwide simulcast will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll at 9:00 a.m. PT on January 8, 2026. The simulcast will cover North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, and C.I.S. regions.

For Indian viewers, the premiere will be available at 10:30 p.m. IST on January 8. Other regional timings include:

• United States: 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET
• United Kingdom: 5:00 p.m. GMT
• Europe (CET): 6:00 p.m.
• Japan (JST): 2:00 a.m. on January 9
• Australia (AEST): 4:00 a.m. on January 9

Where to Watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

While previous seasons were available on multiple streaming platforms, Season 3 episodes will be exclusive to Crunchyroll, streaming immediately after airing. Netflix access is expected to follow after the initial broadcast window concludes.

Episode Release Schedule (Part 1)

• Episode 1 – January 8, 2026
• Episode 2 – January 8, 2026
• Episode 3 – January 15, 2026
• Episode 4 – January 22, 2026
• Episode 5 – January 29, 2026
• Episode 6 – February 5, 2026
• Episode 7 – February 12, 2026
• Episode 8 – February 19, 2026
• Episode 9 – February 26, 2026
• Episode 10 – March 5, 2026
• Episode 11 – March 12, 2026
• Episode 12 – March 19, 2026
• Episode 13 – March 26, 2026

Expected Episode Count

Season 3 is projected to be a two-cour season, potentially the largest yet, with estimates ranging from 24 to 26 episodes. MAPPA has not officially confirmed the total count. The first episodes will cover Itadori’s Extermination and Perfect Preparation arcs, concluding the Culling Game saga. The premiere’s dual-episode format continues MAPPA’s trend of launching major story arcs with high-impact openings.

What to Expect from Season 3

Picking up immediately after the Shibuya Incident, Season 3 will delve into the deadly Culling Game. Fans will follow Yuji Itadori and his fellow sorcerers as they navigate a high-stakes conflict where the outcome will shape the future of the jujutsu world. The season promises:

• Intense, visually stunning battles
• Complex strategies and tactical confrontations
• Deep emotional narratives and character development

Viewers worldwide are counting down to witness the action, suspense, and drama that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is set to deliver.

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