Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 release: When and where to watch the manga adaptation of Gege Akutami's Dying Game

As per the official announcement, the release date for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has been set for January 8, featuring a special double-episode premiere.

• Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 premieres January 8, 2026, with a double-episode launch
• Season 3 will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll via global simulcast
• The new season adapts the Dying Game arc and promises intense battles and drama

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly awaited anime releases of 2026. Scheduled to premiere today, January 8, on Crunchyroll, fans are excited to witness the adaptation of Gege Akutami's manga saga Dying Game. The anticipation around the season has been immense, with viewers keen to know exactly when and where they can catch the first episodes of the new season.

Date of Release of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

As per the official announcement, the release date for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has been set for January 8, featuring a special double-episode premiere. This follows MAPPA’s tradition of launching major arcs with extended opening episodes to immerse fans right from the start.

World Premiere and Time

The global simulcast for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will be held live exclusively on Crunchyroll at 9:00 a.m. PT on January 8, 2026. The simulcast will be available across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, as well as Oceania and C.I.S. regions.

For Indian fans, the premiere will be accessible at 10:30 p.m. IST on January 8. To summarize the regional timings: in the United States, it will be 9:00 a.m. PT and 12:00 p.m. ET, while in the United Kingdom it will be 5:00 p.m. GMT. In Europe (CET), viewers can watch it at 6:00 p.m., and in Japan (JST), the premiere will air at 2:00 a.m. on January 9. In Australia (AEST), the premiere is set for 4:00 a.m. on January 9.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: Where to Watch 

While previous seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen were available on multiple streaming platforms, the new episodes of Season 3 will be exclusively streamed on Crunchyroll through the simulcast immediately after airing. Netflix subscribers are expected to gain access to the season later, once the initial broadcast period concludes.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 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

Episode Count

Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen is expected to be a two-cour format and is projected to be the largest season yet, with industry estimates suggesting up to 24 to 26 episodes. However, MAPPA has not officially confirmed the total number of episodes. The initial episodes are expected to cover the events of Itadori's Extermination and Perfect Preparation arcs, which will conclude the Culling Game saga. Additionally, fans will be treated to the premiere of two episodes simultaneously on the first day, continuing MAPPA’s approach of grand openings for major story arcs.

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What to Expect from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

Season 3 will pick up right after the Shibuya Incident, diving into the high-stakes, deadly Culling Game. The storyline will follow Yuji Itadori and his fellow sorcerers as they navigate a murderous conflict where the outcome will determine the future of the jujutsu world. The season promises intense battles, intricate strategy, and deep emotional stakes, making it a thrilling continuation of the beloved anime series.

Fans worldwide are eagerly counting down the hours to experience the action, drama, and suspense that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is set to deliver.