As MAPPA gears up to launch the Culling Game arc, Jujutsu Kaisen fans are already turning their attention to the future: how will the battle between Satoru Gojo and Ryomen Sukuna be brought to the screen?
Instead of splitting this “god versus god” clash into weekly episodes, turning it into a feature film is the best choice. This approach not only ensures smooth pacing but also gives MAPPA a chance to solidify its status as a top anime studio today.
Solving the complexity and dryness of the original manga
The Gojo vs Sukuna fight in the manga is not just a physical showdown but a mind game filled with extremely complex Cursed Technique rules. The two strongest beings constantly clash in Domain Expansions and break old limits, forcing the author to use narration to explain almost every page.
Presenting all this theory in 20-minute TV episodes risks exhausting viewers. The clearest example is the episode explaining Tengen’s Culling Game rules, which scored only 7.8/10 on IMDb (as of March 2, 2026), the lowest rating in the series.
A feature film with continuous runtime allows the director to seamlessly integrate visuals illustrating combat mechanics, avoiding interruptions from commercials or abrupt episode endings.
Chance for original scenes
MAPPA has excelled at adding original scenes not found in the manga to elevate fights. Take the Sukuna vs Mahoraga battle in season 2. What was a short manga chapter became a city-scale destruction with stunning visuals.
The Gojo vs Sukuna fight needs the same treatment. Original scenes will clarify complex move sequences and showcase the devastating power of these two strongest characters beyond what manga panels can capture.
Global craze and profit potential
From episode 2 of the anime, the rivalry between Gojo and Sukuna was established. The question “Who is stronger?” has become a global magnet for attention. When this manga chapter was released, the internet exploded, with some people even arrested for leaking pages early.
Economically, MAPPA has every reason to make a movie. The blockbuster Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc recently hit $162 million worldwide (as of March 2, 2026). With Gojo’s popularity, a Jujutsu Kaisen feature film will surely break box office records and generate far greater profits than any TV release.