1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
03-12-25 | 11:24 PM
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One new poster? No, TWO new posters!! #princessmononoke 🔥🔥🔥
https://www.polygon.com/anime/537256...but-new-poster
https://www.polygon.com/anime/537256...but-new-poster
03-26-25 | 08:48 PM
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https://variety.com/2025/digital/new...es-1236349141/
OpenAI CEO Responds to ChatGPT Users Creating Studio Ghibli-Style AI Images
The latest version of OpenAI‘s image generation technology has resulted in a flood of users sharing images on social media that have been transformed in the style of Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese animation studio.
On Tuesday, OpenAI launched what it called its “most advanced image generator yet,” built into GPT‑4o. That features a “natively multimodal model capable of precise, accurate, photorealistic outputs.” As it turns out, the image generator also is very good at replicating the anime style of Studio Ghibli, the company behind such popular films as “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro” and “The Boy and the Heron.”
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, chimed in on the viral trend in a post on X Wednesday — indicating he has himself been Studio Ghibli-fied. Altman wrote, “> be me / > grind for a decade trying to help make superintelligence to cure cancer or whatever / > mostly no one cares for first 7.5 years, then for 2.5 years everyone hates you for everything / > wake up one day to hundreds of messages: ‘look i made you into a twink ghibli style haha.'”
Altman also changed his profile picture on X to a Ghibli-style image:
Reps for Studio Ghibli in North America declined to comment.
However, Hayao Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has previously expressed strong disapproval of AI-generated animation. In a 2016 meeting where he was shown an AI animation demo, Miyazaki said, “I am utterly disgusted. If you really want to make creepy stuff you can go ahead and do it. I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all.” He also said, “I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.”
More recently, Hollywood actors and other creatives have voiced concerns about efforts by OpenAI and other artificial-intelligence companies to “weaken or eliminate” protections on copyrighted works for training AI systems. In comments filed with the Trump administration‘s Office of Science and Technology Policy earlier this month, more than 400 filmmakers, actors, musicians and others objected to what they said was lobbying by OpenAI and Google “for a special government exemption so they can freely exploit America’s creative and knowledge industries.”
On social media, users have shared multiple examples of Ghibli-style images produced by OpenAI’s new image generator: [see article]
OpenAI CEO Responds to ChatGPT Users Creating Studio Ghibli-Style AI Images
The latest version of OpenAI‘s image generation technology has resulted in a flood of users sharing images on social media that have been transformed in the style of Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese animation studio.
On Tuesday, OpenAI launched what it called its “most advanced image generator yet,” built into GPT‑4o. That features a “natively multimodal model capable of precise, accurate, photorealistic outputs.” As it turns out, the image generator also is very good at replicating the anime style of Studio Ghibli, the company behind such popular films as “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro” and “The Boy and the Heron.”
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, chimed in on the viral trend in a post on X Wednesday — indicating he has himself been Studio Ghibli-fied. Altman wrote, “> be me / > grind for a decade trying to help make superintelligence to cure cancer or whatever / > mostly no one cares for first 7.5 years, then for 2.5 years everyone hates you for everything / > wake up one day to hundreds of messages: ‘look i made you into a twink ghibli style haha.'”
Altman also changed his profile picture on X to a Ghibli-style image:
Reps for Studio Ghibli in North America declined to comment.
However, Hayao Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has previously expressed strong disapproval of AI-generated animation. In a 2016 meeting where he was shown an AI animation demo, Miyazaki said, “I am utterly disgusted. If you really want to make creepy stuff you can go ahead and do it. I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all.” He also said, “I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.”
More recently, Hollywood actors and other creatives have voiced concerns about efforts by OpenAI and other artificial-intelligence companies to “weaken or eliminate” protections on copyrighted works for training AI systems. In comments filed with the Trump administration‘s Office of Science and Technology Policy earlier this month, more than 400 filmmakers, actors, musicians and others objected to what they said was lobbying by OpenAI and Google “for a special government exemption so they can freely exploit America’s creative and knowledge industries.”
On social media, users have shared multiple examples of Ghibli-style images produced by OpenAI’s new image generator: [see article]
03-28-25 | 02:24 PM
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https://variety.com/2025/film/news/s...ai-1236351261/
Studio Ghibli Distributor Champions ‘Princess Mononoke’ Box Office at ‘A Time When Technology Tries to Replicate Humanity’
Gkids, the North American distributor for Studio Ghibli films, is using a statement about the box office for a “Princess Mononoke” re-release to perhaps make an oblique commentary on the recent release of an AI tool that replicates the style of the iconic animation studio.
A new 4K restoration of the 1997 Studio Ghibli classic “Princess Mononoke,” from Hayao Miyazaki, was Thursday on Imax across 330 screens. The animated feature made $1.2 million in previews ahead of its Friday opening, according to Gkids. In a statement, Chase Huskey, VP of distribution for GKids, said, “In a time when technology tries to replicate humanity, we are thrilled that audiences value a theatrical experience that respects and celebrates Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s masterpiece in all its cinematic hand-drawn glory.”
The statement comes just one day after OpenAI launched its latest image generation technology, which quickly went viral as users started to apply the legendary studio’s style to their vacation snapshots and family portraits. But many in the animation and creative communities spoke out against idea of the time-consuming art of animation being replaced by an automated, anonymous technology.
Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has previously expressed strong disapproval of AI-generated animation. In a 2016 meeting where he was shown an AI animation demo, Miyazaki said, “I am utterly disgusted. If you really want to make creepy stuff you can go ahead and do it. I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all.” He also said, “I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.”
In an interview with Variety, Akihiko Yamashita, who spent nearly two years working as the supervising animator on the Studio Ghibli film “Howl’s Moving Castle,” explained Miyazaki’s animation process. “He is somebody who actually draws himself. From the layout to the storyboards — everything — he draws it himself. And let’s say a key animator has drawn some animation. If he doesn’t like it, then he will change it and draw a rough drawing. Then, the key animators and other animators have to bring that to the final stage.” Yamashita added, “I really have no idea how many pages of drawings there were or how many cels we drew. I just know that we worked a huge amount and we drew a huge amount.”
Hollywood actors and other creatives have voiced concerns about efforts by OpenAI and other artificial-intelligence companies to “weaken or eliminate” protections on copyrighted works for training AI systems. In comments filed with the Trump administration‘s Office of Science and Technology Policy earlier this month, more than 400 filmmakers, actors, musicians and others objected to what they said was lobbying by OpenAI and Google “for a special government exemption so they can freely exploit America’s creative and knowledge industries.”
Studio Ghibli Distributor Champions ‘Princess Mononoke’ Box Office at ‘A Time When Technology Tries to Replicate Humanity’
Gkids, the North American distributor for Studio Ghibli films, is using a statement about the box office for a “Princess Mononoke” re-release to perhaps make an oblique commentary on the recent release of an AI tool that replicates the style of the iconic animation studio.
A new 4K restoration of the 1997 Studio Ghibli classic “Princess Mononoke,” from Hayao Miyazaki, was Thursday on Imax across 330 screens. The animated feature made $1.2 million in previews ahead of its Friday opening, according to Gkids. In a statement, Chase Huskey, VP of distribution for GKids, said, “In a time when technology tries to replicate humanity, we are thrilled that audiences value a theatrical experience that respects and celebrates Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s masterpiece in all its cinematic hand-drawn glory.”
The statement comes just one day after OpenAI launched its latest image generation technology, which quickly went viral as users started to apply the legendary studio’s style to their vacation snapshots and family portraits. But many in the animation and creative communities spoke out against idea of the time-consuming art of animation being replaced by an automated, anonymous technology.
Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has previously expressed strong disapproval of AI-generated animation. In a 2016 meeting where he was shown an AI animation demo, Miyazaki said, “I am utterly disgusted. If you really want to make creepy stuff you can go ahead and do it. I would never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all.” He also said, “I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.”
In an interview with Variety, Akihiko Yamashita, who spent nearly two years working as the supervising animator on the Studio Ghibli film “Howl’s Moving Castle,” explained Miyazaki’s animation process. “He is somebody who actually draws himself. From the layout to the storyboards — everything — he draws it himself. And let’s say a key animator has drawn some animation. If he doesn’t like it, then he will change it and draw a rough drawing. Then, the key animators and other animators have to bring that to the final stage.” Yamashita added, “I really have no idea how many pages of drawings there were or how many cels we drew. I just know that we worked a huge amount and we drew a huge amount.”
Hollywood actors and other creatives have voiced concerns about efforts by OpenAI and other artificial-intelligence companies to “weaken or eliminate” protections on copyrighted works for training AI systems. In comments filed with the Trump administration‘s Office of Science and Technology Policy earlier this month, more than 400 filmmakers, actors, musicians and others objected to what they said was lobbying by OpenAI and Google “for a special government exemption so they can freely exploit America’s creative and knowledge industries.”
04-04-25 | 05:34 PM
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It's an interesting proposition but I suspect Ghibli has no real legal claim stopping AI from churning out animation in that style.
I imagine it's only a matter of time before someone makes an animated film this way. The AI is very good at taking live-action video and animating it in Ghibli's mold.
I imagine it's only a matter of time before someone makes an animated film this way. The AI is very good at taking live-action video and animating it in Ghibli's mold.
04-07-25 | 10:50 PM
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Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 theatrical placeholder listings
Kiki's Delivery Service | opens May 17
- https://www.fandango.com/kikis-deliv...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/k...est-2025-79958
The Secret World of Arrietty: 15th Anniversary | opens June 22
- https://www.fandango.com/the-secret-...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/t...est-2025-79961
My Neighbor Totoro | opens July 19
- https://www.fandango.com/my-neighbor...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/m...est-2025-79966
Grave of the Fireflies | opens August 10
- https://www.fandango.com/grave-of-th...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/g...est-2025-79968
Ponyo | opens August 23
- https://www.fandango.com/ponyo-studi...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/p...est-2024-79970
Howl's Moving Castle | opens September 20
- https://www.fandango.com/howls-movin...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/h...est-2025-79971
Spirited Away | opens October 18
- https://www.fandango.com/spirited-aw...movie-overview
The Boy and the Heron | opens November 15
- https://www.fandango.com/the-boy-and...movie-overview
Kiki's Delivery Service | opens May 17
- https://www.fandango.com/kikis-deliv...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/k...est-2025-79958
The Secret World of Arrietty: 15th Anniversary | opens June 22
- https://www.fandango.com/the-secret-...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/t...est-2025-79961
My Neighbor Totoro | opens July 19
- https://www.fandango.com/my-neighbor...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/m...est-2025-79966
Grave of the Fireflies | opens August 10
- https://www.fandango.com/grave-of-th...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/g...est-2025-79968
Ponyo | opens August 23
- https://www.fandango.com/ponyo-studi...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/p...est-2024-79970
Howl's Moving Castle | opens September 20
- https://www.fandango.com/howls-movin...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/h...est-2025-79971
Spirited Away | opens October 18
- https://www.fandango.com/spirited-aw...movie-overview
The Boy and the Heron | opens November 15
- https://www.fandango.com/the-boy-and...movie-overview
04-17-25 | 11:11 PM
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Future Boy Conan is starting to stream on RetroCrush:
- sub https://www.retrocrush.tv/details/10...ture-Boy-Conan
- dub https://www.retrocrush.tv/details/10...ture-Boy-Conan
Episodes 1 - 5 are up (episodes 4 & 5 are subscriber only). Hayao Miyazaki directed the TV series.
EDIT: Future Boy Conan is also starting to stream on AsianCrush:
- sub https://www.asiancrush.com/details/1...ture-Boy-Conan
- dub https://www.asiancrush.com/details/1...ture-Boy-Conan
Episodes 1 - 5 are up (all free)
- sub https://www.retrocrush.tv/details/10...ture-Boy-Conan
- dub https://www.retrocrush.tv/details/10...ture-Boy-Conan
Episodes 1 - 5 are up (episodes 4 & 5 are subscriber only). Hayao Miyazaki directed the TV series.
EDIT: Future Boy Conan is also starting to stream on AsianCrush:
- sub https://www.asiancrush.com/details/1...ture-Boy-Conan
- dub https://www.asiancrush.com/details/1...ture-Boy-Conan
Episodes 1 - 5 are up (all free)
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04-18-25 | 08:10 PM
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via GKIDS Films:
Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 | Announcement Trailer
Tickets are on sale now for #GhibliFest 2025! http://gkids.com/ghiblifest/
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE • May 17-21
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY • June 22-24
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO • July 19-23
GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES • August 10-12
PONYO • August 23-27
HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE • September 20-24
SPIRITED AWAY • October 18-22
THE BOY AND THE HERON • November 15-19
STUDIO GHIBLI FEST is back for 2025, with a lineup of eight features from the beloved catalog of Studio Ghibli, in celebration of the historic animation house’s 40th anniversary.
This year’s lineup highlights the works of studio co-founders Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, as well as Oscar®-nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi of The Secret World of Arrietty, celebrating a special 15th anniversary.
Original Japanese and English dubbed screenings are available, and will include surprise special extra content!
via Fathom Events:
Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Official Trailer
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, Studio Ghibli is one of the most globally influential and treasured animation houses in film history. With legendary filmmakers like Isao Takahata, Hiromasa Yonebayashi, and Hayao Miyazaki, Ghibli has carried the torch for traditional hand-drawn animation, crafting masterpieces that have inspired audiences and artists for generations. In 2024, Studio Ghibli became the first and only production company to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and The Boy and the Heron, Miyazaki’s triumphant return to directing after a 10 year absence, earned the studio its second Academy Award®️ for Best Animated Feature.
Get tickets: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/...o-ghibli-fest/
Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 | Announcement Trailer
Tickets are on sale now for #GhibliFest 2025! http://gkids.com/ghiblifest/
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE • May 17-21
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY • June 22-24
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO • July 19-23
GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES • August 10-12
PONYO • August 23-27
HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE • September 20-24
SPIRITED AWAY • October 18-22
THE BOY AND THE HERON • November 15-19
STUDIO GHIBLI FEST is back for 2025, with a lineup of eight features from the beloved catalog of Studio Ghibli, in celebration of the historic animation house’s 40th anniversary.
This year’s lineup highlights the works of studio co-founders Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, as well as Oscar®-nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi of The Secret World of Arrietty, celebrating a special 15th anniversary.
Original Japanese and English dubbed screenings are available, and will include surprise special extra content!
via Fathom Events:
Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Official Trailer
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, Studio Ghibli is one of the most globally influential and treasured animation houses in film history. With legendary filmmakers like Isao Takahata, Hiromasa Yonebayashi, and Hayao Miyazaki, Ghibli has carried the torch for traditional hand-drawn animation, crafting masterpieces that have inspired audiences and artists for generations. In 2024, Studio Ghibli became the first and only production company to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and The Boy and the Heron, Miyazaki’s triumphant return to directing after a 10 year absence, earned the studio its second Academy Award®️ for Best Animated Feature.
Get tickets: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/...o-ghibli-fest/
04-28-25 | 11:00 PM
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Grave of the Fireflies (Blu-ray/DVD SteelBook LE) - 89 minutes - $26.98 - 7/8/25
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- Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 2012 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0, 1998 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0
- Feature-Length Storyboards
- Deleted Scene Storyboards
- Interview with Director Isao Takahata
- Interview with Roger Ebert
- Promotional Video
- Image Galleries
- Teasers & Trailers
Disc Two (DVD):
- Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 2012 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0, 1998 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0
- Deleted Scene Storyboards
- Interview with Director Isao Takahata
- Interview with Roger Ebert
- Promotional Video
- Teasers & Trailers
- Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 2012 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0, 1998 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0
- Feature-Length Storyboards
- Deleted Scene Storyboards
- Interview with Director Isao Takahata
- Interview with Roger Ebert
- Promotional Video
- Image Galleries
- Teasers & Trailers
Disc Two (DVD):
- Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 2012 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0, 1998 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0
- Deleted Scene Storyboards
- Interview with Director Isao Takahata
- Interview with Roger Ebert
- Promotional Video
- Teasers & Trailers
- https://shoutfactory.com/products/gr...-the-fireflies
- https://store.crunchyroll.com/produc...663251418.html
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Disc One (Blu-ray):
- Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 2012 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0, 1998 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0
- Feature-Length Storyboards
- Deleted Scene Storyboards
- Interview with Director Isao Takahata
- Interview with Roger Ebert
- Promotional Video
- Image Galleries
- Teasers & Trailers
Disc Two (DVD):
- Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 2012 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0, 1998 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0
- Deleted Scene Storyboards
- Interview with Director Isao Takahata
- Interview with Roger Ebert
- Promotional Video
- Teasers & Trailers
- Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 2012 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0, 1998 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0
- Feature-Length Storyboards
- Deleted Scene Storyboards
- Interview with Director Isao Takahata
- Interview with Roger Ebert
- Promotional Video
- Image Galleries
- Teasers & Trailers
Disc Two (DVD):
- Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 2012 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0, 1998 English Dub DTS-HD MA 2.0
- Deleted Scene Storyboards
- Interview with Director Isao Takahata
- Interview with Roger Ebert
- Promotional Video
- Teasers & Trailers
05-11-25 | 11:46 PM
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05-14-25 | 10:36 PM
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Grave of the Fireflies to Be 1st Ghibli Feature to Stream in Japan
Netflix will begin streaming the late Isao Takahata and Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies anime film in Japan on July 15. The film will be the first feature-length work by Studio Ghibli to stream in Japan.
Grave of the Fireflies to Be 1st Ghibli Feature to Stream in Japan
Netflix will begin streaming the late Isao Takahata and Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies anime film in Japan on July 15. The film will be the first feature-length work by Studio Ghibli to stream in Japan.
10-12-25 | 11:40 PM
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12-05-25 | 08:06 AM
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https://www.imax.com/pr/gkids-and-im...orations-debut
GKIDS and IMAX® Announce New Studio Ghibli 4K Restorations to Debut Exclusively in IMAX Locations Across North America
Fri, Dec 5, 2025
Following The Success of This Year’s IMAX Release of “Princess Mononoke”, IMAX And GKIDS Continue Their Partnership with Multiple Studio Ghibli Titles Planned For 2026
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2025-- GKIDS, the producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation from around the world, and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), an innovator in entertainment technology, announce an expanded partnership to bring further 4K Studio Ghibli restorations to North American theaters in 2026 and beyond. The announcement comes after the highly successful IMAX release of “Princess Mononoke,” which is the second-highest grossing vault release ever for IMAX. The next Studio Ghibli title to be released under the agreement will debut in IMAX in 2026, with more details to come.
The IMAX versions of the films are being created from new 4K restorations directly overseen by Studio Ghibli’s own Atsushi Okui, who has been involved in nearly every major Studio Ghibli project since he first started in 1993. Okui’s most recent credit with Studio Ghibli was as Director of Digital Imaging on Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning feature “The Boy and the Heron,” which was also the first Studio Ghibli film to screen in IMAX.
“GKIDS is thrilled to extend our relationship with IMAX for more Studio Ghibli releases,” said Eric Beckman, CEO of GKIDS. “As a company, GKIDS is a champion of the shared theatrical experience – and what better way for fans to experience the unparalleled visual beauty, immersive worlds, and deeply humanistic storytelling of Studio Ghibli than in IMAX. The original picture and sound elements are being lovingly and meticulously restored in 4K by Studio Ghibli and we are beyond excited to be able to share the results with North American audiences.”
"Studio Ghibli has long been synonymous with exceptional storytelling and a devoted global fanbase, and we’re ready to build on our strong foundation with the studio as we partner with GKIDS to bring some of its most celebrated titles to IMAX,” said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "As animation continues to thrive as a box office and cultural force, IMAX is poised to meet that demand at scale as the industry’s only truly global platform for cinema.”
GKIDS handles North American distribution for the famed Studio Ghibli library of films across all theatrical, home video, digital, and streaming platforms. The company has released Studio Ghibli’s most recent films in theaters nationwide, including the Academy Award-winning “The Boy and the Heron,” the Academy Award-nominated “The Tale of The Princess Kaguya,” the Academy Award-nominated “When Marnie Was There,” “From Up on Poppy Hill” and more. Since 2017, GKIDS has produced the annual Ghibli Fest, a monthly nationwide theatrical program of Studio Ghibli film screenings in over 1000 theaters across the country. IMAX and GKIDS have been partnered since 2021 on a wide collection of titles, including the groundbreaking 2023 title “The Boy and The Heron.”
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https://deadline.com/2025/12/imax-st...ns-1236637217/
Studio Ghibli 4K Restorations To Debut In Imax As Large Format Exhibitor Teams With GKids
EXCLUSIVE: GKids and Imax are partnering to bring 4K Studio Ghibli restorations to North American theaters in 2026.
The announcement comes the recent release of Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke, which is the second-highest grossing vault release ever for Imax. The next Studio Ghibli title to be released under the agreement will debut in Imax early next year with more details to come.
The Imax versions of the films are being created from new 4K restorations directly overseen by Studio Ghibli’s Atsushi Okui, who has been involved in nearly every major project for the studio since he started in 1993. Okui’s most recent credit with Studio Ghibli was as Director of Digital Imaging on Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning feature The Boy and the Heron, which was also the first Studio Ghibli film to screen in Imax.
“GKids is thrilled to extend our relationship with Imax for more Studio Ghibli releases,” said Eric Beckman, CEO of GKids. “As a company, GKids is a champion of the shared theatrical experience – and what better way for fans to experience the unparalleled visual beauty, immersive worlds, and deeply humanistic storytelling of Studio Ghibli than in Imax. The original picture and sound elements are being lovingly and meticulously restored in 4K by Studio Ghibli and we are beyond excited to be able to share the results with North American audiences.”
“Studio Ghibli has long been synonymous with exceptional storytelling and a devoted global fanbase, and we’re ready to build on our strong foundation with the studio as we partner with GKids to bring some of its most celebrated titles to Imax,” said Rich Gelfond, CEO of Imax. “As animation continues to thrive as a box office and cultural force, Imax is poised to meet that demand at scale as the industry’s only truly global platform for cinema.”
GKids handles North American distribution for the famed Studio Ghibli library of films across all theatrical, home video, digital, and streaming platforms. The company has released Studio Ghibli’s most recent films in theaters nationwide, including the Academy Award-winning The Boy and the Heron, the Academy Award-nominated The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, the Academy Award-nominated When Marnie Was There, From Up on Poppy Hill and more. Since 2017, GKids has produced the annual Ghibli Fest, a monthly nationwide theatrical program of Studio Ghibli film screenings in over 1000 theaters across the country. Imax and GKids have teamed since 2021 on a wide collection of titles, including The Boy and The Heron.
GKIDS and IMAX® Announce New Studio Ghibli 4K Restorations to Debut Exclusively in IMAX Locations Across North America
Fri, Dec 5, 2025
Following The Success of This Year’s IMAX Release of “Princess Mononoke”, IMAX And GKIDS Continue Their Partnership with Multiple Studio Ghibli Titles Planned For 2026
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2025-- GKIDS, the producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation from around the world, and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), an innovator in entertainment technology, announce an expanded partnership to bring further 4K Studio Ghibli restorations to North American theaters in 2026 and beyond. The announcement comes after the highly successful IMAX release of “Princess Mononoke,” which is the second-highest grossing vault release ever for IMAX. The next Studio Ghibli title to be released under the agreement will debut in IMAX in 2026, with more details to come.
The IMAX versions of the films are being created from new 4K restorations directly overseen by Studio Ghibli’s own Atsushi Okui, who has been involved in nearly every major Studio Ghibli project since he first started in 1993. Okui’s most recent credit with Studio Ghibli was as Director of Digital Imaging on Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning feature “The Boy and the Heron,” which was also the first Studio Ghibli film to screen in IMAX.
“GKIDS is thrilled to extend our relationship with IMAX for more Studio Ghibli releases,” said Eric Beckman, CEO of GKIDS. “As a company, GKIDS is a champion of the shared theatrical experience – and what better way for fans to experience the unparalleled visual beauty, immersive worlds, and deeply humanistic storytelling of Studio Ghibli than in IMAX. The original picture and sound elements are being lovingly and meticulously restored in 4K by Studio Ghibli and we are beyond excited to be able to share the results with North American audiences.”
"Studio Ghibli has long been synonymous with exceptional storytelling and a devoted global fanbase, and we’re ready to build on our strong foundation with the studio as we partner with GKIDS to bring some of its most celebrated titles to IMAX,” said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "As animation continues to thrive as a box office and cultural force, IMAX is poised to meet that demand at scale as the industry’s only truly global platform for cinema.”
GKIDS handles North American distribution for the famed Studio Ghibli library of films across all theatrical, home video, digital, and streaming platforms. The company has released Studio Ghibli’s most recent films in theaters nationwide, including the Academy Award-winning “The Boy and the Heron,” the Academy Award-nominated “The Tale of The Princess Kaguya,” the Academy Award-nominated “When Marnie Was There,” “From Up on Poppy Hill” and more. Since 2017, GKIDS has produced the annual Ghibli Fest, a monthly nationwide theatrical program of Studio Ghibli film screenings in over 1000 theaters across the country. IMAX and GKIDS have been partnered since 2021 on a wide collection of titles, including the groundbreaking 2023 title “The Boy and The Heron.”
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https://deadline.com/2025/12/imax-st...ns-1236637217/
Studio Ghibli 4K Restorations To Debut In Imax As Large Format Exhibitor Teams With GKids
EXCLUSIVE: GKids and Imax are partnering to bring 4K Studio Ghibli restorations to North American theaters in 2026.
The announcement comes the recent release of Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke, which is the second-highest grossing vault release ever for Imax. The next Studio Ghibli title to be released under the agreement will debut in Imax early next year with more details to come.
The Imax versions of the films are being created from new 4K restorations directly overseen by Studio Ghibli’s Atsushi Okui, who has been involved in nearly every major project for the studio since he started in 1993. Okui’s most recent credit with Studio Ghibli was as Director of Digital Imaging on Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning feature The Boy and the Heron, which was also the first Studio Ghibli film to screen in Imax.
“GKids is thrilled to extend our relationship with Imax for more Studio Ghibli releases,” said Eric Beckman, CEO of GKids. “As a company, GKids is a champion of the shared theatrical experience – and what better way for fans to experience the unparalleled visual beauty, immersive worlds, and deeply humanistic storytelling of Studio Ghibli than in Imax. The original picture and sound elements are being lovingly and meticulously restored in 4K by Studio Ghibli and we are beyond excited to be able to share the results with North American audiences.”
“Studio Ghibli has long been synonymous with exceptional storytelling and a devoted global fanbase, and we’re ready to build on our strong foundation with the studio as we partner with GKids to bring some of its most celebrated titles to Imax,” said Rich Gelfond, CEO of Imax. “As animation continues to thrive as a box office and cultural force, Imax is poised to meet that demand at scale as the industry’s only truly global platform for cinema.”
GKids handles North American distribution for the famed Studio Ghibli library of films across all theatrical, home video, digital, and streaming platforms. The company has released Studio Ghibli’s most recent films in theaters nationwide, including the Academy Award-winning The Boy and the Heron, the Academy Award-nominated The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, the Academy Award-nominated When Marnie Was There, From Up on Poppy Hill and more. Since 2017, GKids has produced the annual Ghibli Fest, a monthly nationwide theatrical program of Studio Ghibli film screenings in over 1000 theaters across the country. Imax and GKids have teamed since 2021 on a wide collection of titles, including The Boy and The Heron.
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01-29-26 | 11:50 PM
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures https://www.academymuseum.org/en/exh...-ghiblis-ponyo
Upcoming Exhibitions
Studio Ghibli’s PONYO
February 14, 2026–January 10, 2027
Upcoming on Level 2 (L2) in the Wanda Gallery
About the exhibition
Following the Academy Museum’s inaugural exhibition, Hayao Miyazaki in 2021, Studio Ghibli’s PONYO will celebrate Studio Ghibli and the many elements of the traditional hand-drawn animation processes used throughout the film Ponyo (2008). The magical water worlds, the unique flowing aesthetic of hand-painted drawings, and the film’s themes of transformation, human connections, and joy will be on full display. Visitors will be invited to explore the enchanting world of Ponyo through hands-on experiences designed for all ages. These include an interactive animation table, where guests can create their own animated sequences, and a playful, immersive environment that allows younger visitors to step into the magical oceanic world of the film.
Featuring an exclusive donation of original materials from Studio Ghibli to the Academy Collection—some of which will be displayed in North America for the very first time—the exhibition will include over 100 materials that have been hand-picked by Studio Ghibli, including art boards, posters, a Studio Ghibli animation desk, and original hand drawings by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
Studio Ghibli’s PONYO is curated by Senior Exhibitions Curator Jessica Niebel, with the support of Assistant Curator Emily Rauber Rodriguez.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Studio Ghibli’s PONYO
February 14, 2026–January 10, 2027
Upcoming on Level 2 (L2) in the Wanda Gallery
About the exhibition
Following the Academy Museum’s inaugural exhibition, Hayao Miyazaki in 2021, Studio Ghibli’s PONYO will celebrate Studio Ghibli and the many elements of the traditional hand-drawn animation processes used throughout the film Ponyo (2008). The magical water worlds, the unique flowing aesthetic of hand-painted drawings, and the film’s themes of transformation, human connections, and joy will be on full display. Visitors will be invited to explore the enchanting world of Ponyo through hands-on experiences designed for all ages. These include an interactive animation table, where guests can create their own animated sequences, and a playful, immersive environment that allows younger visitors to step into the magical oceanic world of the film.
Featuring an exclusive donation of original materials from Studio Ghibli to the Academy Collection—some of which will be displayed in North America for the very first time—the exhibition will include over 100 materials that have been hand-picked by Studio Ghibli, including art boards, posters, a Studio Ghibli animation desk, and original hand drawings by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
Studio Ghibli’s PONYO is curated by Senior Exhibitions Curator Jessica Niebel, with the support of Assistant Curator Emily Rauber Rodriguez.
02-01-26 | 11:24 PM
#290
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
Note: with focus on face, hair, and hands
via Pomeroy Art Academy (Jan 27):
What Studio Ghibli Does That Disney Doesn’t
John Pomeroy breaks down the major stylistic differences between Studio Ghibli and Disney!
via Pomeroy Art Academy (Jan 27):
What Studio Ghibli Does That Disney Doesn’t
John Pomeroy breaks down the major stylistic differences between Studio Ghibli and Disney!
02-23-26 | 11:05 AM
#291
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
Find your inspiration at IMAX. 🎀 For the first time ever, experience KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE in IMAX theatres starting March 13.
Tickets on sale now.
http://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/
This new poster celebrating the IMAX release of KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE highlights an original piece of concept art from celebrated studio veteran and WHISPER OF THE HEART director Yoshifumi Kondo.
Opening March 13 in the US & Canada.
https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/
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Kiki's Delivery Service | Official Trailer | Experience It In IMAX®
Hayo Miyazaki's timeless masterpiece, Kiki's Delivery Service comes to IMAX March 13. Tickets on sale now. http://imax.com/movie/kikis-delivery-service
Tickets on sale now.
http://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/
This new poster celebrating the IMAX release of KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE highlights an original piece of concept art from celebrated studio veteran and WHISPER OF THE HEART director Yoshifumi Kondo.
Opening March 13 in the US & Canada.
https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/
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Kiki's Delivery Service | Official Trailer | Experience It In IMAX®
Hayo Miyazaki's timeless masterpiece, Kiki's Delivery Service comes to IMAX March 13. Tickets on sale now. http://imax.com/movie/kikis-delivery-service
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02-23-26 | 02:15 PM
#292
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
Kiki on the big screen sounds fun, might have to try to see that one.
02-23-26 | 03:37 PM
#293
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
Surprisingly, Kiki's Delivery Service is eligible for A-List, so no brainer for me to see it in IMAX. Lots of showings over the course of the week too, in both Japanese or English.
03-06-26 | 12:48 AM
#295
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
Monthly 4K restoration theatrical releases? That's much faster than I anticipated. Both are not officially confirmed yet.
4K theatrical placeholder listings:
Whisper of the Heart: 4/21
https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/w...eart-4k/413175
https://www.fandango.com/whisper-of-...movie-overview
The Secret World of Arrietty: 5/19
https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/t...etty-4k/413172
https://www.fandango.com/the-secret-...movie-overview
ICYMI, Kiki's Delivery Service 4K screenings starts 3/12 https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/
4K theatrical placeholder listings:
Whisper of the Heart: 4/21
https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/w...eart-4k/413175
https://www.fandango.com/whisper-of-...movie-overview
The Secret World of Arrietty: 5/19
https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/t...etty-4k/413172
https://www.fandango.com/the-secret-...movie-overview
ICYMI, Kiki's Delivery Service 4K screenings starts 3/12 https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/
03-06-26 | 01:52 PM
#296
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
I just started trying to collect all the steelbooks I don't yet have that are still in print, so I'm sure once I finish getting those they'll start announcing 4K versions.
03-08-26 | 07:21 PM
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More unofficial info...
Another placeholder listing:
- Whisper of the Heart 4K IMAX https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/w...-4k-imax-83027 (April 21)
Per https://www.fandango.com/whisper-of-...movie-overview, it looks like it may 1-day only?
- 1 PM (local time): IMAX with Laser, Reserved seating, English Dubbed, Excluded from 50% off Discount (AMC Theatres)
- 4 PM (local time): IMAX with Laser, Reserved seating, Japanese with English Subtitles, Excluded from 50% off Discount (AMC Theatres)
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Another placeholder listing:
- The Secret World of Arrietty 4K IMAX https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/t...-4k-imax-82377 (May 19)
Per https://www.fandango.com/the-secret-...movie-overview, it looks like it may 1-day only?
- 1 PM (local time): IMAX with Laser, Reserved seating, English Dubbed, Excluded from 50% off Discount (AMC Theatres)
- 4 PM (local time): IMAX with Laser, Reserved seating, Japanese with English Subtitles, Excluded from 50% off Discount (AMC Theatres)
Another placeholder listing:
- Whisper of the Heart 4K IMAX https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/w...-4k-imax-83027 (April 21)
Per https://www.fandango.com/whisper-of-...movie-overview, it looks like it may 1-day only?
- 1 PM (local time): IMAX with Laser, Reserved seating, English Dubbed, Excluded from 50% off Discount (AMC Theatres)
- 4 PM (local time): IMAX with Laser, Reserved seating, Japanese with English Subtitles, Excluded from 50% off Discount (AMC Theatres)
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Another placeholder listing:
- The Secret World of Arrietty 4K IMAX https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/t...-4k-imax-82377 (May 19)
Per https://www.fandango.com/the-secret-...movie-overview, it looks like it may 1-day only?
- 1 PM (local time): IMAX with Laser, Reserved seating, English Dubbed, Excluded from 50% off Discount (AMC Theatres)
- 4 PM (local time): IMAX with Laser, Reserved seating, Japanese with English Subtitles, Excluded from 50% off Discount (AMC Theatres)
03-10-26 | 11:18 AM
#298
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
WHISPER OF THE HEART 4K Remaster | Official Trailer - In IMAX April 21
WHISPER OF THE HEART
From Yoshifumi Kondo and Studio Ghibli
All-new 4K remaster in IMAX theatres one night only April 21
Screening in both the original Japanese w/ English subtitles and English dub
https://gkids.com/films/whisper-of-the-heart/
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THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY 4K Remaster | Official Trailer - In IMAX May 19
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
From Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Studio Ghibli
All-new 4K remaster in IMAX theatres one night only May 19
Screening in both the original Japanese w/ English subtitles and English dub
https://gkids.com/films/the-secret-world-of-arrietty/
WHISPER OF THE HEART
From Yoshifumi Kondo and Studio Ghibli
All-new 4K remaster in IMAX theatres one night only April 21
Screening in both the original Japanese w/ English subtitles and English dub
https://gkids.com/films/whisper-of-the-heart/
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THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY 4K Remaster | Official Trailer - In IMAX May 19
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
From Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Studio Ghibli
All-new 4K remaster in IMAX theatres one night only May 19
Screening in both the original Japanese w/ English subtitles and English dub
https://gkids.com/films/the-secret-world-of-arrietty/
Last edited by WTK; 03-11-26 at 12:00 AM.
03-15-26 | 07:04 PM
#299
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Re: 1 & Only Studio Ghibli Thread
Kiki's Delivery Service (4K restoration) estimated box office gross: $1,668,734 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3533012993/
IMAX screenings should end on Wednesday (March 18) https://www.imax.com/movie/kikis-delivery-service.
IMAX screenings should end on Wednesday (March 18) https://www.imax.com/movie/kikis-delivery-service.
03-18-26 | 11:58 PM
#300
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Kiki flies on! The new 4K remaster of KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE expands to standard format theatres nationwide starting March 20.
Tickets on sale now!
https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/
Tickets on sale now!
https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/