GKIDS and Fathom Bring Largest Ever Year-Long Celebration of Studio Ghibli’s
Catalog Back to U.S. Cinemas Nationwide
Studio Ghibli’s Series of Animated Masterpieces Kicks Off with Hayao Miyazaki’s
Oscar®-Winning Classic Spirited Away
STUDIO GHIBLI FESTis back in theaters in its biggest year yet. In 2023, Studio Ghibli Fest broke box office records with the first-ever nationwide retrospective of director Hayao Miyazaki’s works. Now, coming off the blockbuster theatrical release and triumphant Oscar® win for Hayao Miyazaki’s latest featureThe Boy and the Heron, GKIDS and Fathom are thrilled for audiences to continue to celebrate this iconic studio, with an all-new selection of fan favorites and iconic titles alike. This year’s lineup highlights the works of studio co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, as well as directors Yoshifumi Kondo, Hiroyuki Morita, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi. In celebration of Hayao Miyazaki’s recent Oscar win, Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 kicks off with the acclaimed director’s previous Academy Award-winning feature,Spirited Away, which took home the Oscar in 2001. The lineup additionally includes special celebrations for theHowl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary, Kiki’s Delivery Service25th Anniversary, andPom Poko30th Anniversary. GKIDS are proud to continue their partnership with Fathom and expandSTUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2024to even more play dates than ever to meet increased fan demand.
Each of the 14 animated features will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions and will include surprise special extra content as well. Tickets forSTUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2024 go on sale starting March 22, and can be purchased online by visiting FathomEvents.com,GhibliFest.com or at participating theater box offices. (Theater participants are subject to change).
“The overwhelming success of our special tribute to Hayao Miyazaki in 2023 confirmed the enduring legacy of the Studio Ghibli films and the passion that fans have when it comes to seeing these classics in the theater,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “We’re excited to bring those very fans more of what they want this year, especially through another exciting collaboration with GKIDS.”
“Last year, millions of people had the magical experience of seeing Studio Ghibli on the big screen,” said GKIDS President David Jesteadt. “Whether audiences are seasoned fans celebrating the milestone anniversary titles, or just discovering Studio Ghibli after Hayao Miyazaki’s latest Oscar win, we are pleased to partner again with Fathom Events to provide this special opportunity for fans nationwide to see these animated masterworks the way the studio wants them to be seen.”
Specialty retailer Hot Topic will also be celebrating Studio Ghibli Fest 2024, offering a 25% discount for in-store purchases when attendees show their Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 ticket stub. Visit a Hot Topic store for more details.
STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2024 SCHEDULE:
All event listings are in local time
Spirited Away
Saturday, April 27 at 3:00 PM (SUB)
Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM (DUB)
Monday, April 29 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 PM (DUB)
Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 PM (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 7:00 PM (SUB)
The Secret World of Arrietty
Sunday, June 9 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM (DUB)
Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
When Marnie Was There 10th Anniversary
Monday, June 10 at 7:00 PM (DUB)
Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 PM (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 7:00 PM (DUB)
Wednesday, July 17 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
Ponyo
Saturday, August 3 at 3:00 PM (SUB)
Sunday, August 4 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM (DUB)
Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM (DUB)
Wednesday, August 7 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
Whisper 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
Monday, August 26 at 7:00 PM (DUB)
Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
Howl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary
Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 PM (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, October 3 at 7:00 (DUB)
Kiki’s Delivery Service 35th Anniversary
Saturday, October 26 at 3:00 PM (SUB)
Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM (DUB)
Monday, October 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
Sunday, November 24 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM (DUB)
Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Monday, November 25 at 7:00 PM (DUB)
Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
My Neighbor Totoro
Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 PM (SUB)
Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM (DUB)
Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 (DUB)
Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 PM (SUB)
