Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Starts Airing Today — January 8, 2026 (Global Release Times)
The wait is finally over. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 officially begins airing today, January 8, 2026, launching the long-awaited Culling Game arc. The new season premieres with a double-episode debut and will be available to stream on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
Fans worldwide can finally return to one of anime’s most intense and emotionally charged series.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Global Airing Times
Here’s when Episode 1 becomes available across different regions:
•United States (PT): 9:00 a.m. — January 8, 2026
•United States (ET): 12:00 p.m. — January 8, 2026
•United Kingdom (GMT): 5:00 p.m. — January 8, 2026
•Nigeria (WAT): 5:00 p.m. — January 8, 2026
•Europe (CET): 6:00 p.m. — January 8, 2026
•India (IST): 10:30 p.m. — January 8, 2026
•Japan (JST): 2:00 a.m. — January 9, 2026
•Australia (AEST): 4:00 a.m. — January 9, 2026
These times follow Crunchyroll’s simulcast schedule, allowing fans to watch new episodes shortly after their Japanese TV broadcast.
Quick Recap Before You Jump In
Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori, a teenager pulled into the world of cursed spirits after ingesting one of Ryomen Sukuna’s fingers.
Seasons 1 and 2 raised the stakes dramatically — from Gojo and Geto’s tragic past to the devastating Shibuya Incident, which reshaped the entire series.
Season 3 continues directly from those events, adapting the Culling Game arc from the manga — a deadly, large-scale curse survival competition that forces sorcerers into brutal battles with no easy escape.
Is Now a Good Time to Start Watching?
Yes. Whether you’re a longtime fan or someone who’s been waiting for the right moment to start, Season 3’s double-episode premiere makes this an ideal entry point. The new arc introduces fresh conflicts while building on everything that came before.
Final Thoughts
Jujutsu Kaisen remains one of the most impactful anime of its generation — dark, emotional, and relentlessly intense. With Season 3 officially beginning today, the hype is back in full force, and the Culling Game is about to change everything.
If you’ve been waiting, this is the moment.
Check out the officicla trailer from Crunchyroll down below.