The new year 2026 is kicking off on a high note with the return of the most popular anime in the world, Jujutsu Kaisen. Without a doubt, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is the most anticipated title of the Winter 2026 anime season as the series will enter its final saga in the third season. So, if you are gearing up to take part in the Culling Games following the Shibuya Incident, find out the complete release schedule of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Culling Game Part 1 right here in our guide.
JJK Season 3 Episode Count: How Many Episodes Will the Third Season Have?
The tradition of splitting into two cours continues with Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, as the first cour is titled “Culling Games Part 1.” Although MAPPA Studios hasn’t shared a word about the total episode count of the new season, JJK season 3 is expected to be the biggest yet, featuring 24-26 episodes.
The third season will follow the blueprint of the previous season, where Itadori’s Extermination Arc and Perfect Preparation Arc are expected to be covered in the first five episodes, similar to the adaptation of the Hidden Inventory Arc. Then, the Culling Games will officially begin, starting with the sixth episode in the first cour.
Before you check out the release schedule for JJK Season 3, it’s important to revisit the events of Season 2 to delve into the show properly. Even if you have read manga, we would advise you to go through our Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 recap to regather the events of the previous season.
Unlike anything before, JJK Season 3 is set for a double-episode premiere on January 8. Let’s wait until the JJK production staff officially shares a comment about the episode count and the two-cours release period in the coming weeks.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Release Schedule
The first cour of JJK Season 3 will likely feature 12-13 episodes and is premiering on January 8, 2026, with a double episode airing back-to-back. Then, the remaining episodes of JJK Season 3 will be airing in a weekly format as usual. That said, here is the complete release schedule of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Culling Games Part 1:
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 1: January 8, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 2: January 8, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 3: January 15, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 4: January 22, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 5: January 29, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 6: February 5, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7: February 12, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8: February 19, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9: February 26, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10: March 5, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 11: March 12, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 12: March 19, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 13: March 26, 2026
Where to Watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: Culling Games Part 1?
Although the Jujutsu Kaisen series is available to stream on both Crunchyroll and Netflix, the latest episodes of JJK season 3 will be exclusively simulcast on Crunchyroll first. So starting January 8, JJK season 3 is set to entertain us with its riveting drama and exhilarating battles for the next six months. That said, do you think Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 can surpass its previous seasons? Let us know in the comments below.
Yes, the new episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 are all set to be released starting January 8, 2026.
Without spoiling anything, you can look forward to catching a cameo of Gojo Satoru in JJK Season 3.
After the JJK Season 3’s initial episodes cover the mini arcs: Itadori’s Extermination Arc and Perfect Preparation Arc, the Culling Game will officially begin in the third season.
