Crunchyroll has launched ticket sales for international theatrical screenings of Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, a compilation film that compiles the Shibuya Incident and Culling Game arcs while debuting an exclusive preview of Season 3’s opening episode.
The announcement, timed perfectly with the Halloween season, underscores Crunchyroll's commitment to bringing premium anime experiences to global audiences beyond streaming platforms. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is poised to deliver heart-pounding action and emotional depth on the big screen, featuring stunning animation from MAPPA and the series' signature blend of supernatural battles and character-driven storytelling. Tickets are now available through local partners in select European countries, with screenings kicking off in mid-November.
This compilation film arrives at a pivotal moment for the franchise, which has captivated millions since its debut. Produced in collaboration with Toho and MAPPA, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution not only recaps the intense events that have defined the series' recent arcs but also teases the explosive confrontations ahead in Season 3. Crunchyroll's international rollout highlights the growing demand for theatrical anime events, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the sorcerers' world with theater-exclusive visuals and sound design.
Screenings will commence in Ireland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, expanding across Europe in the following weeks. Each location has partnered with leading cinema chains to ensure accessibility, with showtimes varying by venue but generally scheduled for evenings to accommodate working audiences. Pricing starts at standard matinee rates in most markets, with premium formats like IMAX and Dolby Cinema available where supported.
The full international screening schedule is as follows:
November 14: Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom
November 25: Austria, Germany
November 27: Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland (German-speaking)
November 28: Sweden
December 4: Denmark
December 5: Belux
December 6: France
December 8: Italy
December 10: Switzerland (French-speaking)
December 11: Switzerland (Italian-speaking)
December 12: Poland
Tickets can be purchased via Crunchyroll's official event page or through participating theater websites, with reservations encouraged due to limited seating. Additional markets and potential North American expansions will be announced in the coming months, as Crunchyroll continues to gauge interest.
You can watch the trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution here:
What is Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution about?
For newcomers and longtime viewers alike, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution distills the high-stakes drama of the series into a cinematic showcase, focusing on the cataclysmic events that test the limits of humanity's defenders against otherworldly threats. The film weaves together the devastating Shibuya Incident and the ensuing Culling Game, culminating in a forbidden showdown between two of the story's most formidable young sorcerers.
The official description of Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution captures the essence of this gripping narrative:
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. 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 desperate confrontation between Satoru Gojo’s two beloved students comes to the big screen with an early preview. Be the first to experience Yuji and Yuta’s fateful battle with the hotly anticipated kickoff to Season 3 in theatres nationwide.
This compilation not only recaps these pivotal chapters but also provides an unmissable sneak peek at the battles and revelations set to unfold in the upcoming season, making it an essential event for followers of Gege Akutami's manga masterpiece. With its blend of visceral action, moral ambiguity, and themes of sacrifice, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution reaffirms why the series remains a cornerstone of modern anime.
As ticket sales gain momentum, Crunchyroll invites audiences to secure their seats and join the sorcerers in their fight against the encroaching darkness.
Source: Crunchyroll
