Jujutsu Kaisen threatens $65,000 fine & prison time for Execution piracy

The creators of Jujutsu Kaisen are strongly discouraging piracy of their new movie, Execution. They’ve announced on social media that anyone caught illegally downloading or sharing the film could face a hefty fine of up to $65,000 and potential jail time.

Being a Jujutsu Kaisen fan right now is amazing! The new movie, Execution, absolutely blew up in Japan when it came out on November 7th, and now we in the US get to see it on December 5th, 2025 – I’m so excited!

This new movie connects the events of Seasons 2 and 3. It both summarizes the exciting ‘Shibuya Incident’ storyline and introduces the first part of the next big arc, ‘The Culling Game.’ Plus, we finally have a release date for Season 3: January 8, 2026!

Okay, so as a huge Jujutsu Kaisen fan, I’m seeing they’re really cracking down on piracy – and honestly, I get it. They’re letting everyone know that if you try to share or record the new movie, ‘Execution,’ you could face some serious consequences. It’s like Gojo – nothing gets past its defenses, and the franchise is treating illegal recordings the same way!

Jujutsu Kaisen warns against Execution piracy 

The official Jujutsu Kaisen anime account announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, November 11th, that illegally recorded clips from the ‘Execution’ episode have been posted online. They warned that anyone who shares or records these clips could face significant fines, jail time, or both.

Someone has illegally recorded and shared images and video from the current showing of “JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution” online. Recording a movie in a theater is against the law, specifically the Law for Prevention of Unauthorized Recording of Films. This is considered film piracy…

— 『呪術廻戦』アニメ公式 (@animejujutsu) November 11, 2025

Someone has posted illegally recorded clips and videos from the current showing of Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution online.

Recording a movie inside a movie theater is illegal, according to the law designed to prevent film piracy.

Also, putting these illegally recorded files on websites like X, YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook breaks copyright law.

According to the account, breaking copyright laws – specifically those related to film piracy – could result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years, a fine of up to 10 million yen (around $65,000), or both penalties combined.

To help everyone have a good and safe experience, please don’t record, post, or share any part of the movie. We appreciate your understanding.

The post mentions Japan’s law against film piracy, so the specific punishments mentioned only apply within Japan. However, the warning itself is for everyone worldwide, as this is the only post on the account written in English.

With the new movie, Execution, about to be released in theaters worldwide, the filmmakers are asking fans not to record or share any footage. Sharing pirated content is illegal under international copyright laws.

In the United States, illegally copying and distributing digital content can lead to serious penalties. A first-time offense could result in up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, while repeat offenders could face up to ten years in prison.

People have been leaving supportive comments on the post, with one user saying it’s upsetting to see piracy hurt the creators who work so hard. They emphasized that it’s not just about the movie or show itself, but also the many talented people who contribute behind the scenes, and encouraged viewers to support their favorite series by watching it through legal channels.

One representative expressed gratitude for the notice, affirming their commitment to protecting creative content and ensuring a safe experience for everyone at the movies. They pledged to prevent any illegal recording or distribution of the film and urged audiences to enjoy Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution properly in theaters.

Someone else commented that they hope the accounts sharing the leaked film are removed, as it’s unfair to those who made it and spoils the movie for people who were excited to see it properly.

Despite the message’s intent, many people disagree, believing that piracy is unavoidable when films aren’t released simultaneously worldwide, as seen with titles like Godzilla Minus One.

One person suggested releasing the movie globally at the same time, arguing there’s no need for Europe to wait a month. Another fan expressed frustration with what they saw as intentionally limiting access to the movie, saying it’s unfair to fans and the issue isn’t with the audience themselves.

Someone else commented, “It’s almost 2026, and Japan still doesn’t have access to this movie. Maybe you should post this message in Japanese, since it hasn’t even been released here yet.”

It’s important to remember that the delayed release of Jujutsu Kaisen isn’t the fault of the show’s creators or the animation studio, MAPPA. The timing and location of the premiere are decided by the companies distributing the film in each region and the theaters showing it.

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2025-11-12 15:20