A new trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution has been released, offering fans a first look at footage from the highly anticipated third season, “The Culling Game,” alongside a compilation of the “Shibuya Incident” arc. The special theatrical release is set to debut in Japanese cinemas on November 7, 2025, with IMAX screenings confirmed, and will arrive in North American theaters on December 5, 2025.
Early Look at The Culling Game Arc
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is a unique compilation film that bridges the gap between the acclaimed second season and the upcoming third season. The movie will feature the first two episodes of “Culling Game Part 1,” offering an advance preview of Season 3, which is scheduled to premiere in January 2026. The trailer teases the intense confrontation between Yuji Itadori and Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu, a key plot point from the “Culling Game” arc where Yuta is assigned to execute Yuji.
The Shibuya Incident on the Big Screen
Beyond the Season 3 sneak peek, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution will present a specially compiled version of the “Shibuya Incident” arc, widely regarded as one of the anime’s most impactful battles to date. This cinematic presentation aims to offer a fresh perspective on the events that saw a veil descend over Shibuya, trapping countless civilians and leading to a chaotic clash between jujutsu sorcerers and curses, with Satoru Gojo at the center.
Theatrical Release Dates and IMAX Experience
The compilation film, titled Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution – Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins in Japan, will open on November 7, 2025. Japanese audiences will have the option to experience the film in IMAX theaters from the same day. For North American viewers, GKIDS is distributing the film under the title Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, with a release date of December 5, 2025, available in both original Japanese with subtitles and an English dubbed version.
What to Expect from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, officially titled “The Culling Game Part 1,” is set to adapt the highly anticipated “Culling Game” arc from Gege Akutami’s best-selling manga. This arc follows the aftermath of the Shibuya Incident, as ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses, orchestrated by the wicked sorcerer Noritoshi Kamo. The season will delve into the desperate struggle of Yuji and his allies as they navigate this deadly game, with the intention of fighting Kenjaku and freeing Satoru Gojo. Crunchyroll will stream the third season outside of Asia in January 2026.
Production Details and Global Phenomenon
The Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, including the upcoming film and third season, is produced by the acclaimed MAPPA studio. The series has garnered immense global popularity, winning “Anime of the Year” at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards following its second season. The expansion of the franchise into a theatrical compilation film ahead of the new season underscores its significant cultural impact and ongoing success.
