Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: Everything We Know So Far
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The wait for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 continues, but there's no shortage of exciting updates for fans of the hit shonen series. With the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death compilation film releasing in Japanese theaters in May and coming to North America on July 16, 2025, attention is quickly turning to what lies ahead: the long-anticipated Culling Game arc. Here’s everything you need to know so far about Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, including its release date speculation, storyline details, returning cast, and trailer updates.
Season 3 Announcement and Release Date Speculation
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 was officially announced shortly after Season 2 wrapped in December 2023, which adapted the critically acclaimed Shibuya Incident arc. The new season will adapt the next major saga from Gege Akutami’s manga: the Culling Game arc.
However, fans may be waiting a while. Given the production timeline between Seasons 1 and 2 (a two-year gap), and MAPPA's current workload, including the upcoming Chainsaw Man movie set for September, early-to-mid 2026 appears to be the most realistic release window.
Additional hope lies with the upcoming Anime Expo 2025, scheduled for July 6, where Jujutsu Kaisen will have a special panel featuring Japanese voice actors Junya Enoki (Yuji) and Megumi Ogata (Yuta). This event may bring long-awaited confirmation of the Season 3 release date, or at least a proper teaser.
What Will Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Cover?
Season 3 will begin by concluding the fallout from Shibuya and transitioning into the Culling Game arc, covering manga chapters 137 to 221. This includes:
- Yuji’s Extermination arc (Ch. 137–143), focusing on Yuji’s sentence of death following Gojo’s exile.
- Perfect Preparation arc (Ch. 144–158), where allies prepare for the Culling Game.
- The Culling Game arc proper (Ch. 159–221), a large-scale, brutal tournament involving cursed users and awakened non-sorcerers.
The Culling Game will raise the stakes further, introducing a battle royale format full of new characters, moral complexity, and deadly sorcery, promising even more intense action and emotional weight than before
First Look: Trailer and Key Visual
The first teaser for Season 3 dropped alongside the announcement, running just 20 seconds and showcasing rough character sketches of key figures like Yuji and Kenjaku. A new key visual also debuted at Jump Festa 2025, depicting a bloodied Yuji, hinting at the season’s darker tone.
Though brief, this early promotional content confirms MAPPA is deep in production, and more detailed footage may arrive at Anime Expo 2025.
Returning Cast
While not officially confirmed, the core cast is expected to return:
- Yuji Itadori – Junya Enoki
- Megumi Fushiguro – Yuma Uchida
- Satoru Gojo – Yuichi Nakamura
- Yuta Okkotsu – Megumi Ogata
- Kenjaku/Geto – Takahiro Sakurai
- Tsumiki Fushiguro – Saori Hayami
Given the fates of Nanami and Nobara, their appearances will likely be limited to flashbacks
Gojo’s Voice Actor Hints What’s Ahead
In a recent interview promoting the Hidden Inventory movie, Yuichi Nakamura (Gojo) hinted that the upcoming arc will “exceed everyone’s expectations”. He praised the production quality so highly that he expressed interest in seeing future arcs as movies. Though MAPPA has confirmed the Culling Game will be a series, not a film, fans might get a recap movie in the future, much like what Hidden Inventory is doing for Season 2.
Where to Watch
If you're looking to catch up or re-watch, Crunchyroll currently hosts:
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 & 2
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (prequel movie)
- Hidden Inventory/Premature Death (coming to theaters May/July 2025)
Final Thoughts
While there’s still no firm release date, everything points toward Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 being worth the wait. With Gojo sealed, Yuji hunted, and the Culling Game looming, this season is shaping up to be the most explosive yet. Expect more updates, and possibly a full trailer or release date, at Anime Expo on July 6, 2025.
Until then, get ready for cursed chaos and unforgettable battles. The best of Jujutsu Kaisen may still be ahead.
Stay tuned for updates, and don’t forget to revisit the series, you’ll want to be ready when the Culling Games begin.
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