Studio Ghibli launches its biggest-ever slate of theatrical touring dates for some of its most iconic titles in 2024.
Continuing the box office record of Studio Ghibli Fest 2023, GKIDS in collaboration with Fathom will screen 14 Studio Ghibli titles this year, breaking the previous record for the number of films shown at the event. According to a press release, they will include Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle celebrating its 40th anniversary, Kiki's Delivery Service — celebrating its 25th anniversary — and more. Ticket sales begin on March 22, 2024 and can be ordered online through FathomEvents.com, GhibliFest.com and participating theater box offices. Readers can see the full list of Studio Ghibli titles returning to theaters below.
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Studio Ghibli's film re-release date is 2024
Spirited Away Saturday, April 27 at 3pm (SUB) Sunday, April 28 at 3pm & 7pm (DUB) Monday, April 29 at 7pm (SUB) Tuesday , April 30 at 7 p.m.: 00 p.m. (DUB) Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. (SUB) Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 40th Anniversary Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm (DUB) Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 pm (SUB) Castle in the Sky Monday, May 20 at 7:00 pm (DUB) Wednesday , May 22 at 7pm (SUB) The Secret World of Arrietty Sunday, June 9 at 3pm & 7:00pm (DUB) Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm (SUB) When Marnie Was There 10th Anniversary Monday, June 10 at 7pm (DUB) Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm (SUB) Princess Mononoke Saturday, July 13 at 3:00 pm (SUB) Sunday, July 14 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm (DUB) Monday, July 15 at 7:00 pm (SUB) Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00pm (DUB) Wednesday, July 17 at 7:00pm (SUB) Ponyo Saturday, August 3 at 3:00pm (SUB) Sunday, August 4 at 3:00pm & 7:00 pm (DUB) Monday, August 4. 5 at 7:00 pm (SUB) Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 pm (DUB) Wednesday, August 7 at 7: 00 pm (SUB) Whispers of the Heart Sunday, August 25 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm (DUB) Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 pm (SUB) The Cat Returns Thursday Monday, August 26 at 7:00pm (DUB) Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00pm (SUB) Howl's Moving Castle 20th Anniversary Thursday, September 26 at 7:00pm ( SUB) Friday, September 27 at 7:00 (DUB) Saturday, September 28 at 7:00 pm (SUB) Sunday, September 29 at 3:00 & 7:00 pm (DUB) ) Monday, September 30 at 7:00 pm (SUB) Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 pm (DUB) Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm (SUB) Thursday, Day October 3 at 7:00 pm (DUB) 35th Anniversary Celebration of Kiki's Delivery Service Saturday, October 26 at 3:00 pm (SUB) Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 pm & 7 :00 pm (DUB) Monday, October 27. 28 at 7:00 pm (SUB) Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 pm (DUB) Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 pm (SUB) Pom Poko 30th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, November 24 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm (DUB) Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00pm (SUB) The Story of the Princess Kaguya Monday, November 25 at 7:00pm (DUB) Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00pm ( SUB) My Neighbor Totoro Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm ( SUB) Sunday, December 8 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm (DUB) Monday, December 9 at 7:00pm (SUB) Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00pm (DUB) ) Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 pm (SUB)
The Boy and the Heron also along with the above titles returned to theaters after a resounding win at the Oscar for Best Animated Film. Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt said of bringing Studio Ghibli Fest back this year: “The outstanding success of our special tribute to Hayao Miyazaki in 2023 confirms the enduring legacy of Studio Ghibli films and the passion fans have for seeing them.” theater classics. We’re excited to give those same fans more of what they crave this year, especially through another exciting collaboration with GKIDS.” GKIDS President David Jesteadt added: “Whether audiences are seasoned fans celebrating milestone anniversary titles or are just discovering Studio Ghibli following Hayao Miyazaki's latest Oscar win, we I am excited to partner again with Fathom Events to provide this special opportunity for fans across the country to see these films.” animated masterpieces the way the studio wanted them to be seen.”
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Studio Ghibli and hot-themed collaborations are on sale at Ghibli Festival 2024
In addition to the film re-screenings, clothing store Hot Topic, a longtime Ghibli collaborator, will offer 25% off in-store purchases when attendees present their Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 ticket stub. The company has previously released a range of clothing inspired by many Studio Ghibli films, including Ponyo, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away. Readers should visit the Hot Topic store for more details.
While fans can reminisce about Ghibli's iconic past, the studio's future received a positive boost following founder Toshio Suzuki's somewhat positive comments about Hayao Miyazaki in last week. He revealed that Miyazaki would no longer appear in public due to irresponsible statements in the past that he had retired from filmmaking, and the director was afraid of making the same mistake again. This follows Suzuki's comments from October 2023 that Miyazaki is “thinking about this next project every day.”
Source: Press release
