Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Shakes Up Japan’s Cinema Scene
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is smashing expectations at the Japanese box office, drawing massive crowds and outpacing even some original anime films. Find out what’s driving this surge and what it means for fans worldwide.
Box Office Blitz: A Compilation Film Goes the Distance
Anyone who thought a recap film couldn’t make waves at the box office might want to reconsider. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution has raked in over 1.51 billion yen—about $9.7 million—in just eighteen days, leaving plenty of full-length anime features in its wake. That’s no small feat, especially for a film that’s not entirely new material.
Locals have flocked to see it, with more than a million tickets snapped up already. Anything featuring Itadori, Gojo, Sukuna, or even a glimpse of fresh content from the next season seems to turn into a national happening. The appetite for this franchise is showing no signs of slowing down.
Top of the Charts: Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’s Winning Streak
Let’s talk numbers. Since its release on 7 November 2025, the film has shot straight to the top, nudging aside the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc. The opening week alone saw it claim the number one spot, and it hasn’t looked back since.
Japan’s contribution is the lion’s share, with over $7.27 million coming from local punters. That’s the bulk of the global total, which is just shy of $9.7 million. Not bad for a film that’s largely a reworked version of the Shibuya Incident arc. When your characters are household names and screenings feel like a festival, it’s no wonder the crowds keep coming.
International Rollout: Early Numbers and What’s Next
While most regions are still waiting for their turn, Japan is carrying the global tally. The UK and Spain have chipped in over a million and nearly $700,000 respectively, with other countries like Hong Kong, Iceland, Croatia, Colombia, and the UAE adding to the pot. The numbers show Japan is doing the heavy lifting for now.
Fans in the US won’t have to wait much longer, with screenings set to kick off in early December. Given how well Jujutsu Kaisen 0 did in North America, there’s every chance this one will smash expectations too. Overseas audiences are keen to catch Gojo’s fate on the big screen.
Setting the Stage for Season 3
This film is all about building momentum for the next chapter, with Season 3 of the anime landing on Crunchyroll in January 2026. The first season hooked viewers, and the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film pulled in over $166 million worldwide. The second season left fans reeling, and now the next instalment—Death and Resurrection Part 1—looks set to keep the hype rolling.
In less than three weeks, the film has drawn over a million viewers and held onto the top spot, despite being a recap. That says plenty about the strength of the franchise. Whether it’s the determination of Itadori, the chaos of Sukuna, or the absence of Gojo, the film has become a full-blown event. With the next season just around the corner, this release is the perfect warm-up for what’s to come.
Both seasons of the anime are streaming now on Crunchyroll.
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