Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Hits Netflix Worldwide on July 22

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, subtitled The Culling Game Part 1, arrives on Netflix worldwide starting July 22, 2026. The MAPPA-produced season marks the franchise's first full-season debut on the streaming giant, with dubbed versions available at launch.

From Crunchyroll Simulcast to Netflix

The third season originally aired during the Winter 2026 anime season in Japan, with Crunchyroll handling the global simulcast. Now, just months after its broadcast run concluded, the entire Culling Game Part 1 is making the jump to Netflix for worldwide audiences. Select regions will see the season land on July 23 due to timezone differences.

This is a significant expansion for the Jujutsu Kaisen franchise on Netflix. While the platform has previously hosted earlier seasons in certain territories, the near-simultaneous worldwide rollout of a complete season with dubs signals Netflix's continued investment in proven shonen heavyweights. The availability of dubbed versions from day one makes the release particularly accessible to viewers who prefer watching outside of Japanese audio.

The Culling Game Arc

Season 3 adapts the Culling Game arc from Gege Akutami's manga, one of the series' most ambitious and sprawling storylines. The arc raises the stakes considerably from Season 2's Shibuya Incident, throwing sorcerers into a deadly competition with complex rules and high-powered adversaries. The decision to split the Culling Game into two parts reflects the density of the source material - there is simply too much ground to cover in a single production cycle.

The season earned strong reception during its original broadcast window, ranking third in Winter 2026 seasonal polls and taking home the Best Action award for the season. MAPPA's handling of the arc's numerous fight sequences and escalating tension drew particular praise from viewers.

MAPPA's Continued Stewardship

Studio MAPPA has been the driving force behind Jujutsu Kaisen's anime adaptation since the first season, also producing the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film. The studio's work on the franchise has been one of its flagship projects, and the Culling Game arc represents some of the most demanding material the team has tackled to date, with large ensemble battles and constantly shifting locations.

Akutami's original manga concluded its serialization in September 2024 after running since March 2018. With the source material complete, the anime adaptation has a clear roadmap to the finish line. Season 4, covering The Culling Game Part 2, is already confirmed to be in production, ensuring that the adaptation's momentum continues without extended gaps.

What This Means for Netflix's Anime Slate

The Jujutsu Kaisen addition comes as part of Netflix's broader summer 2026 anime push. At Anime Expo 2026, the platform showcased an aggressive lineup that included announcements for Steel Ball Run from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, The Ramparts of Ice Season 2, and Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 among other titles. Landing a top-tier shonen property like Jujutsu Kaisen alongside these originals and acquisitions reinforces Netflix's position as a major destination for anime viewers.

For fans who watched the Culling Game Part 1 weekly on Crunchyroll, the Netflix release offers a chance to revisit the arc in a binge-friendly format. For newcomers or lapsed viewers, having the latest season readily available on one of the world's largest streaming platforms lowers the barrier to entry considerably.

Looking Ahead

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 launches on Netflix worldwide on July 22. With Season 4 already in the production pipeline at MAPPA and the complete manga providing a defined endpoint, the franchise is steadily building toward its animated conclusion. Earlier seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen remain available on Crunchyroll for viewers looking to catch up before diving into the Culling Game.