The Winter 2026 anime season is off to a powerful start as Jujutsu Kaisen returns with its third season, marking the beginning of the story’s final saga. Season 3 will focus on the Culling Games arc, which follows the dramatic fallout of the Shibuya Incident and pushes the series into its most intense phase yet.
The new season is produced by MAPPA Studios, continuing the studio’s work on the franchise. Season 3 is expected to follow the two-cour format used previously, with an estimated total of 24 to 26 episodes. The first cour, titled Culling Games Part 1, is likely to include around 12 to 13 episodes.
Here is the complete release schedule of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Culling Game Part 1:
| Episode | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| Episode 2 | January 8, 2026 (Double-episode premiere) |
| 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 |
Season 3 will premiere on January 8, 2026, with a special double-episode launch. After that, new episodes will air weekly. Early episodes are expected to adapt the Itadori’s Extermination and Perfect Preparation arcs before fully transitioning into the Culling Games storyline.
For viewers wondering where to watch, new episodes will stream first on Crunchyroll via simulcast. While earlier seasons are also available on Netflix, Season 3 episodes will debut exclusively on Crunchyroll.
With high stakes, new battles, and major character developments ahead, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about anime releases of 2026.
