Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 266: Release date & major spoilers

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Jujutsu Kaisen Yuji and Sukuna

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 266 will take an unexpected turn in Yuji’s final attempt to save Megumi, so here’s when to read the upcoming chapter.

Jujutsu Kaisen manga is currently in its final stretch as the Shinjuku Showdown Arc is the final arc of the story. The story still has several unanswered questions, and there’s no official confirmation of when the manga will conclude.

Chapter 265 explores the interactions between Yuji and Sukuna as the former tells him everything about his childhood. Sukuna is uninterested in the entire conversation but still plays along since he has no choice.

However, Yuji suddenly gives Sukuna a final chance to free Megumi so he can live. However, the prideful King of Curses is beyond enraged after this provocation.

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 266 release date and time

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 266 will be released on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 7am PT. Weekly Shonen Jump is on hiatus this week because of a holiday in Japan. You can read the latest chapters for free on Manga Plus.

The Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 266 global release timezones are below:

  • 11.00am Eastern Time
  • 4.00pm British Time
  • 5.00pm European Time
  • 8.30pm Indian Time
  • 11.00pm Philippine Time

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 266 spoilers

Jujutsu Kaisen Yuji Itadori

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 266 begins with Yuji and Megumi’s conversation as the latter explains the dream world he wants to create for Tsumiki. Megumi still has regrets over how he let her die.

Yuji says he has come to understand the choices of people who face harsh unavoidable realities. Hence, he cannot tell Megumi to continue on living.

But Yuji explains how he eventually came to understand the choices of people who have the face harsh unavoidable realities. And that’s why he understands Megumi and can’t tell him to live right now.

The fight between Sukuna and Yuji continues as the former is angry after Yuji looks down on him. However, Sukuna’s leg sinks into the shadow as Megumi fights back. Yuji and Sukuna keep fighting but the latter is happy Megumi is helping him.

The chapter ends with one of Sukuna’s fingers being tied up in a mysterious place. This implies that Yuta didn’t let Rika eat the last finger. Furthermore, Megumi is currently fighting back but he’s not safe yet.

For more from Jujutsu Kaisen, you can check out our guide on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3. Also, have a look at our explanation of Nobara’s death and all major character deaths in the manga so far.