When Does Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Take Place?
A prequel in the story timeline, best placed after Season 1 for a first watch
Separate chronological order from the clearest first-watch order without spoiling Yuta or later arcs.
Fast answer
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 takes place after Gojo and Geto's Hidden Inventory-era past but before Yuji begins Season 1. Chronologically it is a prequel. For a first watch, finish Season 1 and then watch JJK 0 before Season 2; that order gives the movie more context and prepares Yuta's later role without starting the series on a side branch.
Jujutsu Kaisen Movie Timeline
Each movie listed in episode order with placement context.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie
After: “Accomplices”
Prequel story following Yuta Okkotsu. Best watched after Season 1 for full context, before starting Season 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jujutsu Kaisen 0 take place in the timeline?
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 takes place before Season 1 and after the earlier Gojo and Geto flashback period shown in Hidden Inventory. It follows Yuta Okkotsu before Yuji Itadori joins Jujutsu High.
Should I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 before Season 1?
You can watch it chronologically before Season 1, but most first-time viewers get a clearer introduction by watching Season 1 first and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 second.
When should I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 for the best first-watch order?
Watch Season 1 episodes 1-24, then Jujutsu Kaisen 0, then continue with Season 2 and the later seasons in release order.