Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 8 finds new release date; Here’s what you will be able to witness on OTT this week instead

Jujutsu Kaisen is going on a hiatus (well, kind of). Viewers who were expecting to get the first full-fledged glimpse of the Culling Game with the eighth episode will have to wait a tad bit longer for that to unfold. The makers have something big planned before they unveil what is to come. Here’s everything you need to know about it…

When will Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 8 release?

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 8 will be skipping its release this week and will not be out on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Instead, it will release on February 26, 2026.

Will there be any release from Jujutsu Kaisen this week?

Yes, the makers of Jujutsu Kaisen have planned to release an episode dedicated to the recap of ‘Perfect Preparation’ from season 3. This is the episode that will serve as the bridge between the preparation and start of Culling Game (from episode 8). So, even if episode 8 will not be streaming this week, we might get a glimpse of what is coming with the upcoming episode on February 26.

Why is the Culling Game important?

Two words – Gojo Satoru. Yes, Yuji, Megumi, Panda, Hakari, and Kirara’s mentor is trapped. He needs to be released and the only way to do that is to play the Culling Game and play it smartly.

What will Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 8 explore?

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 7 explored Tokyo Colony Phase 1. Episode 8 will be Phase 2, which is when the players will have entered Culling Game completely. While you wait for the episode to drop on Netflix and Crunchyroll, make sure to also get a recap of Jujutsu Kaisen seasons 1 and 2 on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium!

FAQs

Q. What is Jujutsu Kaisen about?

A. A high‑schooler named Yuji Itadori swallows a cursed talisman (a finger of the demon Ryōmen Sukuna) and becomes a cursed vessel. To protect the world, he enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High, where sorcerers battle curses and uncover dark conspiracies.

Q. How many seasons are there in Jujutsu Kaisen?

A. Two full seasons have aired so far – Season 1 (24 episodes) and Season 2 (with episodes covering the “Hidden Inventory” and “Shibuya Incident” arcs).

Q. When did the anime Jujutsu Kaisen premiere?

A. The first episode aired on October 2 2020.

Q. How many episodes are in the series Jujutsu Kaisen?

A. Currently 48 episodes across the two seasons.