The most urgent update: Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie is now screening in North American cinemas, starting July 16, 2025. The film packages key episodes from the anime’s second season and brings Gojo and Geto’s young friendship to the big screen. It’s available in both Japanese with subtitles and English-dubbed versions. The U.S. rollout follows its May 30 debut in Japanese theaters and features a newly remixed sound mix.(yahoo.com)
Why This Movie Matters Now
This release delivers long-awaited content from the “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” arc. It explores pivotal moments from the backstory of fan-favorites Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto. The move brings fresh energy into the franchise ahead of the third season, making this film a key stopgap between seasons.(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
What the Movie Includes, and What’s Next
This compilation spans roughly five episodes from Season 2, showcasing Gojo and Geto’s early mission and their tragic split. GKIDS and Toho brought the film to U.S. screens with upgraded audio and full voice casting, treated both to sub and dub formats.(animehunch.com)
Beyond this release, fans are watching ahead. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is scheduled for U.S. theaters on December 5, 2025. That one blends the intense “Shibuya Incident” arc with the first two episodes of Season 3’s “Culling Game,” offering an early look at what’s to come.(people.com)
Casting, Staff, and Trailers
MAPPA returns as the animation studio, with Shōta Goshozono directing and Hiroshi Seko writing. The main voice cast reprises their roles alongside familiar story arcs. “Execution” also saw its teaser released earlier this fall, previewing high-stakes battles and transitional story points from Halloween in Shibuya to the Culling Game’s deadly setup.(animehunch.com)
Fan Events and Engagement
Ahead of the movie’s release, the anime’s presence stood out at Anime Expo 2025 on July 6. The event featured voice actors for Yuji and Yuta and served as a celebration of the franchise’s ongoing popularity and expansion.(animemojo.com)
What’s on Deck: Season 3 and Beyond
Fans anticipating the next chapter aren’t waiting long. Season 3, subtitled The Culling Game, is set to premiere streaming on Crunchyroll in early January 2026, simultaneously outside Asia. The first two episodes will be previewed theatrically via Execution in December.(ew.com)
What Industry Eyes Are Watching
- Box office take for Hidden Inventory / Premature Death and whether it revives streaming interest.(collider.com)
- Audience response to the theatrical preview of Season 3—will Execution draw broader engagement?
- The storyline trajectory as the Culling Game arc unfolds on screen and how it positions the franchise moving forward.
The film’s release gives fans a cinematic moment with Gojo and Geto’s emotional backstory. It bridges to the explosive new arc beginning January 2026, keeping Jujutsu Kaisen firmly in the spotlight.
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