The big-screen showdown between Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu proved too powerful to contain, as Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution slashed its way to the No. 4 position at the North American box office in its debut weekend.
Released on December 6, 2025, the film – which serves as an early preview of the explosive kickoff to Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 – drew in an impressive estimated $10.2 million over its opening three-day weekend from Friday through Sunday. According to Box Office Mojo, the movie played in 1,833 theaters nationwide, achieving a solid per-screen average of about $5,540. This performance highlights the film's appeal to both dedicated fans and casual viewers drawn to the supernatural action and intricate storytelling that has defined the franchise.
Daily breakdowns reveal a robust launch: Friday brought in roughly $4.9 million, followed by $3.1 million on Saturday and $2.2 million on Sunday. While the weekend saw a slight dip from Friday's surge – a common pattern for many releases – the numbers reflect sustained interest amid a competitive holiday season lineup. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution outperformed several live-action contenders in its debut, positioning itself as a standout in the animated feature category.
This U.S. opening comes on the heels of the film's successful run in Japan, where it premiered on November 7, 2025. There, it sold 417,700 tickets and grossed 639,785,800 yen (approximately $4.13 million) in its first three days, demonstrating the series' enduring global momentum. Directed by the acclaimed team behind the anime adaptation, including Shōta Goshozono at MAPPA studios, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution condenses pivotal moments from Gege Akutami's original manga into a high-stakes cinematic event. The production boasts stunning animation sequences, pulse-pounding fight choreography, and the signature blend of horror, humor, and heartfelt character development that has captivated millions.
The film's theatrical rollout in North America was handled by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, capitalizing on the platform's expanding distribution network for anime titles. This marks another milestone for Jujutsu Kaisen, which has seen its previous films, such as Jujutsu Kaisen 0, shatter records with over $196 million worldwide. Industry observers note that Execution's strong start could signal even greater potential as word-of-mouth spreads, especially with holiday break audiences seeking immersive entertainment options.
What is Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution about?
The Jujutsu Kaisen manga series, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since March 2018, follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student with exceptional physical abilities who becomes entangled in the world of jujutsu sorcery after ingesting a powerful cursed object. Under the guidance of the enigmatic Satoru Gojo, Yuji joins Tokyo Jujutsu High to exorcise curses born from negative human emotions, battling alongside allies while grappling with the consequences of harboring the ancient curse Sukuna within his body. The story escalates through intense arcs involving sorcerer clans, malevolent spirits, and moral dilemmas, blending visceral action with deep explorations of power, loss, and redemption.
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.
You can watch the official trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution below:
As the curtain rises on this climactic showdown, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution not only recaps the harrowing Shibuya Incident and sets the stage for the Culling Game but also teases the emotional and explosive conflicts ahead in the television series.
With the film now playing nationwide, the full continuation arrives soon: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 officially premieres January 8, 2026, streaming on Crunchyroll.
Source: Box Office Mojo
