At first glance, watching Jujutsu Kaisen in order seems simple enough. Two seasons and a third on the way in 2026, right? Oh, my sweet summer sorcerer. Don't forget about the prequel movie, confusing chronological order, and compilations, including the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, which gives fans a way to watch Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 early.
Don't worry, it's not as difficult as figuring out how to watch One Piece in order, and definitely not as confusing as Neon Genesis Evangelion's watch order, but as the franchise grows in popularity and episode count, you might need some help to make sense of it all. Below, we've put together a guide on how to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in order in both release date order and chronological order, so there's no excuses.
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How to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in order – release date order
The Jujutsu Kaisen watch order is nice and simple if you’re going by release date. In our opinion, this is the best and most straightforward way to watch the show.
The first season of Jujutsu Kaisen, consisting of 24 episodes, aired from October 2021 to March 2022.
A prequel movie, titled Jujutsu Kaisen 0, was released in March 2022 in the US and in other territories – grossing almost $200m at the box office.
A second season wrapped in December 2023. It began with the prequel five-episode Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc in July 2023 and returned in August with the Shibuya Incident arc.
A third season releases in January 2026, but you can watch the first two episodes early as part of Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, a compilation film that hits US cinemas in December.
So, our recommended Jujutsu Kaisen watch order looks like this.
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 (episodes 1-24)
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (movie)
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 (episodes 25-47)
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 (January 8, 2026)
How to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in chronological order
Now, this is a little more confusing. Chronologically, the first five episodes Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 are the earliest we've seen in the story so far. They cover Gojo and Geto’s past relationship, as well as several climactic (and traumatic) events experienced between the pair. That was also adapted as a compilation movie in July 2025. The choice is yours on which version you want to wish; they are effectively identical in content.
The prequel story continues in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which takes place sometime after Jujutsu Kaisen season 2’s Hidden Inventory and Premature Death arc, but before Jujutsu Kaisen’s first season.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, episode 6 then picks up after the events of Jujutsu Kaisen season 1.
Confused? Here’s how to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in chronological order:
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 (episodes 1-5) [Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc] or Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc compilation movie
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (movie)
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 (episodes 1-24)
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 (episodes 6-23) [Shibuya Incident arc]
Should I watch the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie?
You absolutely should. Not only does it fill in the gaps for some key Jujutsu Kaisen characters, it’s also a key text for much of what happens early on in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2.
Some story reveals may lose their impact if you watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 before Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, but that’s our preferred order. There’s a reason why they adapted it from the manga and released it after the first season, after all.
A compilation movie, bringing together the first five episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen's second season, arrived in summer 2025. That's skippable if you've already seen the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc.
Can I skip any Jujutsu Kaisen episodes?
We don’t recommend skipping any Jujutsu Kaisen episodes. Not only is it a stellar anime – for our money, one of the best in the past five years – but nearly every episode offers something new to say about the characters and the weird and wonderful world around them.
Unlike long-running anime such as One Piece and Bleach (which often had to spin its wheels to wait for more source material), there should be no filler episodes in Jujutsu Kaisen for the foreseeable future.
How many Jujutsu Kaisen episodes are there?
There are currently 47 episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen and one movie. A third season – set to adapt the Culling Games arc – should add a rumored 26 episodes on top.
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