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Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 confirmed for 2026 after anime expo update

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 confirmed for 2026 after anime expo update

TOI Entertainment Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 08, 2025, 18:20 IST

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Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts will have to wait a bit longer! Season 3 is now slated for a 2026 release, as revealed at Anime Expo 2025. While the delay is disappointing, creators promise a visually stunning adaptation of the Culling Game Arc, packed with intense battles and emotional depth. Voice recordings have begun, but animation is still in progress.

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 confirmed for 2026 after anime expo update

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Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen finally have clarity on the much-anticipated Season 3, and it’s both exciting and bittersweet. At Anime Expo 2025, updates shared by the production team and voice actors confirmed that the next chapter of the hit anime will not air in 2025. Instead, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is now expected to release sometime in 2026. While this longer wait has left fans a bit disappointed, the news also raised anticipation, as creators promise an even more intense and visually stunning season—potentially the best one yet.

Why Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is so hyped

According to Game Rant, Season 3 is expected to cover the Culling Game Arc, a major turning point in the manga that’s packed with emotional stakes, brutal battles, and high-level sorcery. Creators and voice actors alike have teased that this season will surpass the previous two in terms of scale, animation, and emotional impact.

The anime adaptation has played a massive role in the manga’s global success.
Season 2’s Shibuya Incident Arc set a high bar with fans praising its dark themes and plot twists.
Voice actors, including those for Yuji Itadori and Gojo Satoru, have hinted at "insane" developments in the upcoming arc.

Production status & 2026 release expectation

At Anime Expo 2025, it was revealed that while voice recordings for the new season have begun, animation work is still underway. According to Game Rant, the fact that the voice actors haven’t yet seen animated footage suggests the production timeline still has a long way to go, ruling out a 2025 release.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s production team is taking extra time to ensure high quality.

This aligns with the three-year gap between Season 1 (2020) and Season 2 (2023), making a 2026 premiere plausible.
The release could fall anywhere between spring and summer 2026.

Where to watch & read Jujutsu Kaisen

While waiting for Season 3, fans can still immerse themselves in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe:

Watch: Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Crunchyroll with subtitles and dubbed versions.
Read: The manga, which concluded in late 2024, is available on Manga Plus.

With the delay now confirmed, fans are setting their sights on 2026—hoping that the extra time will lead to a season that exceeds all expectations.

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