Studio Ghibli Fest returns to theaters in 2024 for its biggest year yet. In 2023, the event programming broke box-office records with the first-ever nationwide retrospective of director Hayao Miyazaki’s works. Now, coming off the blockbuster theatrical release and Oscar win for Miyazaki’s latest feature The Boy and the Heron, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue to celebrate the iconic studio with an all-new selection of titles, with more screening dates than ever to meet fan demand.
“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.”
This year’s lineup highlights the works of studio co-founders Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, as well as directors Yoshifumi Kondo, Hiroyuki Morita and Hiromasa Yonebayashi. In celebration of 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 the Howl’s Moving Castle 20th Anniversary, Kiki’s Delivery Service 25th Anniversary and Pom Poko 30th Anniversary.
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 for Studio 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).
“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 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)
