Jujutsu Kaisen Watch Order June 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen is easiest to watch in release order — the only common confusion is the prequel movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which released after Season 1 but is set before it. Watch it between Season 1 and Season 2: its hero Yuta Okkotsu becomes important from Season 2 onward. Below is the full recommended Jujutsu Kaisen watch order for June 2026, cross-checked against multiple community guides — plus alternative orders and what you can safely skip. Last verified June 11, 2026.
✅ Release order (recommended)
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1
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1
Oct 2020 – Mar 2021. Introduces Yuji Itadori, Sukuna and Tokyo Jujutsu High; adapts the manga through the Death Painting arc.
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Theatrical prequel (Dec 2021) about Yuta Okkotsu, set a year before Season 1. Watch it before Season 2 — Yuta and Geto matter a lot from here on.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Jul – Dec 2023. Two arcs: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death (young Gojo & Geto), then the devastating Shibuya Incident.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game – Part 1
FINISHED airing: premiered Jan 8, 2026 with a 1-hour double episode and concluded Mar 26, 2026 with episode 12, 'Sendai Colony'. Adapts Itadori's Extermination and the first half of the Culling Game arc.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game – Part 2
Officially announced right after the Season 3 finale (Mar 26, 2026). In production at MAPPA; no release date yet — not expected before 2027.
🔀 Alternative orders
Chronological
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is set a year before Season 1, so chronological order puts the movie first. Pros: events in timeline order. Cons: the movie's emotional weight and several reveals (especially around Geto) land much harder if you've seen Season 1 first — most fans recommend release order.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 → Season 1 → Season 2 → Season 3 (Culling Game Part 1) → Season 4 (when released)
⏭️ What can you skip?
Both theatrical compilation films are skippable recaps: 'Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie' (2025) is a re-edit of Season 2's first arc, and 'Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution' (2025) is a Shibuya Incident recap — its only unique draw was an early theatrical premiere of Season 3's first two episodes, which have since aired on TV, so it's now fully optional.
📺 Where to stream
- Crunchyroll (Seasons 1-3, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, simulcast home for new seasons)
- Netflix (Seasons 1-2 and JJK 0 in select regions)
❓ FAQ
Should I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 before or after Season 1?
After Season 1 and before Season 2 (release order) is the recommended spot. It's a prequel, so chronologically it comes first, but its twists hit harder after Season 1 — and you need it before Season 2, where Yuta and Geto become central.
Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 out yet?
Yes — fully. Season 3, 'The Culling Game: Part 1', aired its 12 episodes from January 8 to late March 2026 and is complete and streaming. Season 4 (Culling Game Part 2) is announced but has no release date.
What arc does Season 3 adapt?
The Itadori's Extermination prologue (Yuta sent to execute Yuji) and the first half of the Culling Game arc — a deadly nationwide battle royale orchestrated by Kenjaku. Part 2 of the arc is reserved for Season 4.
Where can I stream Jujutsu Kaisen?
Crunchyroll is the main international home for Seasons 1-3 and the JJK 0 movie (Netflix also carries parts of the series in select regions). Season 3 simulcast worldwide on Crunchyroll outside Asia.
Where do I pick up the manga after the anime?
After Season 2, the anime continues from around chapter 137. Season 3 Part 1 covers the Culling Game's opening battles through the Sendai Colony fighting (roughly chapters 160s-180s). The manga is finished — 271 chapters, ended September 2024.
📚 Sources
Cross-checked against: Crunchyroll News · Anime News Network. Last verified June 11, 2026.