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GKIDS has announced the U.S. theatrical release date for Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, the special compilation of the popular Shibuya Incident arc and the upcoming third season’s first two episodes called “Culling Game Part 1.” This comes ahead of the hit anime’s highly anticipated return in January 2026.

When is the Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution release date?

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is scheduled to make its debut in U.S. theaters nationwide starting on December 5, in original Japanese and English dubbed versions. By connecting the directly linked episodes of the “Shibuya Incident” and “Culling Game” arcs, the story transforms into a new experience crafted specially for the big screen. The special compilation movie offers fans the first look at the confrontation between Satoru Gojo’s two beloved students, Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu.

“A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away. Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident,” reads the synopsis for Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution. “In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo, the most wicked sorcerer in history. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji’s execution for his perceived crimes.

The original anime series is based on the best-selling manga of the same name by Gege Akutami. It is produced by acclaimed Japanese studios, Toho Animation and MAPPA Studio. After wrapping up Season 2 last December 2023, the show won the Anime of the Year award at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.