Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 launches the intense Culling Game arc today, January 8, 2026, with Episodes 1-2 live on Crunchyroll. Netflix launches in India on January 9, making it accessible across top OTT platforms. This two-cour season delivers MAPPA’s explosive animation for Yuji’s survival saga.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Release Date and Episode Schedule
Jujutsu Kaisen S3 premiered January 8, 2026, Episode 1 at 10:30 PM IST—catch up now. The first two episodes dropped together on Crunchyroll, kicking off Culling Game rules. Weekly Thursdays ahead, 24-26 episodes total.
- Episodes 1-2: Live since Jan 8.
- Episode 3: Jan 15.
- Cour 1 end: ~March 2026.
English dubs weekly post-subs.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Global Premiere and Streaming Schedule
Episodes 1-2 dropped simultaneously across time zones on Crunchyroll for instant global access.
| Time Zone | Premiere Date/Time | Platform (Primary) |
|---|---|---|
| PT (US West) | Jan 8, 9:00 AM | Crunchyroll |
| IST (India) | Jan 8, 10:30 PM | Crunchyroll |
| GMT (UK) | Jan 8, 5:00 PM | Crunchyroll |
| JST (Japan) | Jan 9, 2:00 AM | Local TV/Crunchyroll |
| Netflix Asia | Jan 9 (varies by country) | Netflix |
Where to Watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 in India
Crunchyroll simulcasts Jujutsu Kaisen S3 first (Jan 8, premium ₹79/month), available nationwide. Netflix adds it on January 9 for India/Asia, hours later with subs.
India OTT Guide:
| Platform | Start Date | Subs/Dubs | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunchyroll | Jan 8, 10:30 PM IST | Subs first, Dub weekly | ₹79/month |
| Netflix | Jan 9 (Asia sim.) | Subs only init. | ₹149/month |
Culling Game Arc: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Story Explained
Jujutsu Kaisen S3 adapts the sprawling Culling Game arc from the manga (chapters 159+), transforming Japan into a chaotic battlefield royale orchestrated by the sinister Kenjaku. Following Shibuya’s devastation—where Gojo Satoru remains sealed in the Prison Realm—Yuji Itadori grapples with guilt, Sukuna’s growing influence, and a desperate mission to dismantle Kenjaku’s master plan. This arc escalates the series’ blend of brutal action, psychological horror, and moral ambiguity, forcing characters into impossible choices for survival.
The Culling Game unfolds across 10 massive “colonies” in Japan, where ancient sorcerers from the Heian era are awakened and pitted against modern jujutsu users. Players must accumulate “points” by slaying opponents or transferring points, with rules that evolve mid-game to heighten paranoia—refuse to enter a colony, and you die. Yuji enters alongside Megumi Fushiguro to rescue Tsumiki (Megumi’s sister, cursed into a vegetative state), while secretly plotting to free Gojo and counter Kenjaku’s goal of awakening Tengen, the jujutsu world’s core.
No-spoiler hooks:
- Hakari’s infinite energy brawls.
- Maki’s post-Shibuya rampage.
- Colony rule twists.
Shibuya sequel cranks horror and action.
Key Characters and Epic Battles
Yuji refines Black Flash, Megumi expands shadows, and Maki dominates physically—Hakari, Yuta shine; Kenjaku, Sukuna scheme. “Next-level” fights per previews.
Must-See Clashes:
- Sukuna vessel drama.
- Yuji’s curse hunts.
- Hakari domain gambles.
Why Indian Fans Love Jujutsu Kaisen
Blends thriller drama with reality-show stakes, fitting OTT binges alongside ZEE5 thrillers. Dual Crunchyroll-Netflix access suits Jio/Airtel users; Hindi dubs may follow. MAPPA adapts 80+ chapters with OST hype.
FAQs
A: January 8, 2026, at 10:30 PM IST on Crunchyroll—episodes 1-2 out now.
A: Subs first; dubs (English confirmed) roll out weekly. Hindi TBD, but check app updates.
A: 24-26 planned, covering full arc up to major twists.
A: Pacing tweaks expected; watch for faithful domain visuals.
