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Jujutsu Kaisen Watch Order
How to watch Jujutsu Kaisen, including the big question: does the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 come before or after Season 1? We recommend release order.
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Why this order?
Jujutsu Kaisen is short enough to binge but has one genuine snag: the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0. It was released after Season 1 but is set roughly a year earlier, which means "watch order" and "timeline order" disagree. The good news is there are only four pieces to juggle, so either path gets you through quickly.
Release order is what we recommend, and it is what most fans mean by "the right way." You watch Season 1, then Jujutsu Kaisen 0, then Season 2. This is the order the creators built the story to be experienced in, and it matters more here than usual. Season 1 introduces Satoru Gojo, the cursed-energy system, and a key antagonist, and the film leans on that familiarity for its emotional payoff and its late reveals. Going in cold, before Season 1, blunts the very moments the movie is designed to land.
Chronological order rearranges things so Jujutsu Kaisen 0 comes first, since the film is a prequel set about a year before Season 1, then Season 1, then Season 2. Some people prefer experiencing events in the sequence they actually happen, and the film does work as a standalone entry point because it follows a different protagonist, Yuta Okkotsu. If you are the kind of viewer who hates non-linear storytelling, this path is valid and won't confuse you.
Our verdict: watch in release order so the film's connections and reveals hit the way they were meant to. The chronological route is a fine backup if you strongly prefer a straight timeline. Either way, Season 2 follows (covering the Hidden Inventory and Shibuya Incident arcs), then Season 3 (the Culling Game arc). Fans of dark, modern shonen action will find it sits comfortably alongside Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man.
How many episodes is Jujutsu Kaisen?
Jujutsu Kaisen has 59 episodes across the 3 series entries tracked in this guide.
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 24 episodes 2020-2021
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 23 episodes 2023
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (The Culling Game: Part 1) 12 episodes 2026
Timeline 2020-2026
Every entry by release year: rows that share a year are a cluster, and the long droughts are called out on the rail.
- 2020 Season 1
- 2021 0 (movie)
- 2023 Season 2
- 2026 Season 3 (The Culling Game: Part 1)
Where to play it today
Availability changes often and varies by region - links search each platform for Jujutsu Kaisen.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch Jujutsu Kaisen in?
Watch in release order: Season 1, then the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, then Season 2, then Season 3. This is the recommended order so the film's reveals land with full impact.
Should I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 before or after Season 1?
After. Although the film is a prequel set about a year earlier, it was made to be seen after Season 1, when you already know the characters and cursed-energy system it references.
How many seasons and movies of Jujutsu Kaisen are there?
As of 2026 there are three TV seasons (Season 1 in 2020, Season 2 in 2023, and Season 3 in 2026) plus one theatrical film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021).
Can I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 as a standalone film?
Yes. The movie follows a different lead, Yuta Okkotsu, and works on its own, but it's richer if you've already watched Season 1.
Is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 canon?
Yes. It adapts the official prequel manga and ties directly into the main story, with characters and events that pay off across the TV seasons.
Where can I watch Jujutsu Kaisen?
Jujutsu Kaisen streams on Crunchyroll, with availability also on services like Netflix and Hulu depending on your region.
What is the correct order to watch JJK in?
JJK is short for Jujutsu Kaisen, and the correct order for a first watch is release order: Season 1 (2020), then the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie (2021), then Season 2 (2023), then Season 3 (The Culling Game). Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a prequel, so it also works as a starting point if you prefer chronological order.
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