Movie · 2025 · Animation, Action, Fantasy · 1h 28m · R · Japanese
Curator score: 4.8/10 (75K ratings)
Overview
A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Goyjo, 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. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Pedo Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji's execution for his perceived crimes. A compilation movie of Shibuya Incident including the first two episodes of the Culling Games arc.
A high-energy, fan-service-heavy compilation that delivers the big Shibuya Incident spectacle and tees up the Culling Game, but it compresses story material so aggressively that newcomers will likely feel lost. Best approached as a recap-plus-preview for existing fans rather than a standalone film.
Best for
existing Jujutsu Kaisen fans
viewers who want a theatrical refresher before the next season
fans of fast-paced supernatural action and cursed-ability battles
IMAX or big-screen anime spectacle seekers
Skip if
you haven’t seen the Shibuya Incident arc
you want a self-contained movie with a complete story
you dislike recap structures or rushed exposition
you need clear worldbuilding and rule explanations at a relaxed pace
Overview
This is less a movie than a turbocharged bridge between major TV arcs, built for fans who already know the characters, the stakes, and the emotional landmines. The Shibuya material still lands with real force: it’s chaotic, grim, and visually punchy, with the kind of large-scale supernatural carnage that benefits from a theatrical screen.
Worth noting
The problem is that the compilation format inevitably flattens rhythm. The first half feels like a recap, and the jump into the opening Culling Game episodes can make the lore feel even denser than it already is. If you’re not already invested, the film can feel like being dropped into the middle of a very expensive argument.
Bottom line
For devotees, though, it works as a hype object: a reminder of how brutal and stylish the series can be, and a teaser for what comes next. It’s strongest as a communal big-screen event, not as a standalone narrative experience.
Top Letterboxd reviews
Joe Lamprell (3★) · 3770 likes
I’ve got 15 fingers inside of me
Caleb (3★) · 2996 likes
i love the culling game and all of the rules that were explained with time and care to me
⋆˚꩜｡ (5★) · 1220 likes
“so start by saving me, itadori”
DO NOT TAKE THE ITAFUSHI PILL
Dom (3.5★) · 1090 likes
Those gay boys are going through so much
Jomari Bashin (3.5★) · 942 likes
Naoya is so fine if only he’d keep his mouth shut. They need to stop making these toxic men so attractive.
1995 · Action, Animation, Science Fiction · 1h 23m · NR · Curator 8.7/10 (568.8K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
A cerebral, stylish genre film that pairs spectacle with a dense sense of worldbuilding and existential unease.