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Jujutsu Kaisen Watch Order (2026)
Jujutsu Kaisen has three TV seasons, a prequel movie and two recap films, so it’s easy to watch something twice. This Jujutsu Kaisen anime watch order shows the best order, what you can skip, and when Season 4 is coming. Part of our anime watch order guides.
By James Henry · Last updated: October 19, 2026
Quick answer · start here
Season 1 → Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (movie) → Season 2 → Season 3 (The Culling Game Part 1).
JJK release order (recommended)
| # | Title | Released | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 | 2020-2021 | 24 episodes | Yuji joins Tokyo Jujutsu High |
| 2 | Jujutsu Kaisen 0 | 2021 (Japan) | Film | Prequel starring Yuta Okkotsu; essential |
| 3 | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 | 2023 | 23 episodes | Hidden Inventory/Premature Death (5 eps) + Shibuya Incident |
| 4 | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 | Jan 9-Mar 27, 2026 | TV season | Newest season |
| 5 | Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2 | Announced, date TBA | — | Coming next |
Skip or watch? The recap films
| Film | What it is | Watch it? |
|---|---|---|
| Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie (2025) | A compilation of Season 2’s first five episodes, with remastered sound | Skip if you’ve seen Season 2. Watch it instead of those five episodes if you prefer a movie |
| Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution | A Shibuya Incident recap plus Season 3’s first two episodes | Skip if you’re watching Season 3 on TV or streaming |
JJK anime watch order: chronological
- Season 2, episodes 1-5 (Hidden Inventory / Premature Death), or the compilation movie
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0
- Season 1
- Season 2, episodes 6 onward (Shibuya Incident)
- Season 3
Chronological order puts Gojo’s school-days story first. That’s great for a rewatch, but the Hidden Inventory arc lands better once you know the characters.
Is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 important?
Yes. It introduces Yuta Okkotsu and the story’s main villain plot, and both matter a lot in Seasons 2 and 3. Watch it between Season 1 and Season 2.
Where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen
Crunchyroll streams the series in many regions, and some regions also have it on Netflix or Prime Video. Availability changes by country.
What’s next
- Season 4 (The Culling Game Part 2) is announced, with no release date yet. We’ll update this page when the date is confirmed.
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How long does it take to watch Jujutsu Kaisen?
Planning a binge? Here is a rough guide to the main parts of the jujutsu kaisen watch order, based on about 24 minutes per TV episode:
| Part | Length | Watch time |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 episodes | about 9.5 hours |
| Jujutsu Kaisen 0 | 1 film | about 1.75 hours |
| Season 2 | 23 episodes | about 9 hours |
You can catch up on all of Jujutsu Kaisen in a long weekend before the next season starts. Times are approximate and do not include openings you skip or breaks.
Tips for first-time Jujutsu Kaisen viewers
- Follow the release order first. It is the order the creators intended, and it protects you from spoilers.
- Sub or dub? Both are fine. Subtitles keep the original Japanese performances; dubs let you focus on the animation.
- Avoid wiki pages and comments. Big twists are often spoiled in titles and thumbnails.
- Pace yourself. Two or three episodes a night is enough to stay hooked without burning out.
- Use official streaming. Legal services support the creators and usually have the best quality.
What to watch after Jujutsu Kaisen
Finished the jujutsu kaisen watch order and want more? Fans often enjoy these next:
- Chainsaw Man
- Demon Slayer
- Hunter x Hunter (2011)
- Blue Exorcist
Each of these shares something with Jujutsu Kaisen, such as its action, characters or tone, so they make an easy next step.
Why follow this jujutsu kaisen watch order guide?
Our jujutsu kaisen watch order guide gives you the release order, the chronological order, what you can skip and where everything fits, checked against official sources and updated when new seasons or films are announced. Use the jujutsu kaisen watch order above to plan your binge, then bookmark the page so you can check it when the next part is released.
