Fans of the anime will soon be able to see the first two episodes of the new season in theaters.
The anime series Jujutsu Kaisen is based on the manga of the same name by Gege Akutami and was first released in 2020. With the second season not being released until 2023, viewers again had to wait patiently for the continuation.
Now we have good news for all fans: even before the long-awaited third season of Jujutsu Kaisen officially launches on streaming services, there is a special highlight coming soon.
The first two episodes of the third season will not premiere on home screens, but on the big screen. Viewers can look forward to an extraordinary cinema experience that will give them a first taste of the upcoming events in the popular anime.
JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment recently announced that a recap of the Shibuya incident, including the first two episodes of the third season, will be shown in theaters as a feature-length film titled JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution.
You can watch the trailer here.
Starting December 5, fans from the US and Canada can enjoy this exclusive cinema experience. For UK and Ireland, the release date is November 14. The movie will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles.
Witness the most intense highlights of the Shibuya Incident and be one of the first to dive into the beginning of the Culling Game.JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution hits theatres across North America on December 5!https://t.co/KmlpYMopIt#JJK #jujutsukaisen #TOHOanimation pic.twitter.com/YoX8b4E1OA
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Check your regional Crunchyroll News pages for more information on international releases. There will be screenings in regions throughout EMEA, Latin America and APAC.
The complete third season will be released in January 2026 – you can find a first teaser here.
Will you be watching the movie in the theater? Let us know in the comments!