Originally published at: https://geektherapy.org/gkids-and-fathom-entertainment-celebrate-studio-ghiblis-40th-anniversary-with-eight-animated-masterpieces-back-in-u-s-cinemas-nationwide/
Author: Newsweek
NEW YORK and DENVER (April 18, 2025) – 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. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are overjoyed to present a curated new line-up of fan favorites, notably including Isao Takahata’s emotional tour-de-force Grave of the Fireflies and Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar®-winning The Boy and the Heron, which joins the Studio Ghibli Fest lineup for the first time since its theatrical release.
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. GKIDS is proud to continue its partnership with Fathom and meet the highly-anticipated fan demand for more legendary titles with STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2025.
Each of the eight 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 2025 are on sale now, and can be purchased online by visiting FathomEntertainment.com, GhibliFest.com or at participating theatre box offices. (Theatre participants are subject to change).
“Fathom has enjoyed many years of great success collaborating with GKIDS for Studio Ghibli Fest 2025, and we applaud Studio Ghibli’s 40th anniversary. Loyal fans join us in celebrating its curation of iconic Japanese animation content and bringing it to the big screen,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment. “Fathom has become synonymous with the cinematic theatrical experience for specialized content – both feature films and alternative, non-traditional programming. Studio Ghibli Fest is a shining example of the power of celebrating great content in theatres and we are thrilled to partner once again in 2025.”
“GKIDS is thrilled to return once again with an annual event celebrating one of the most iconic and celebrated animation studios in the world,” said David Jesteadt, President of GKIDS. “We look forward to continued partnership with Fathom Entertainment on another great year of films from Studio Ghibli, including the first-ever national re-release of Hayao Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron.”
Specialty retailer Hot Topic will also be celebrating Studio Ghibli Fest 2025, offering a 25% discount for in-store purchases when attendees show their Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 ticket stub. Visit a Hot Topic store for more details.
STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2025 SCHEDULE:
check with your local theatres or online ticketing site for specific showtimes
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Saturday, May 17 (DUB)
Sunday, May 18 (DUB)
Monday, May 19 (SUB)
Tuesday, May 20 (SUB)
Wednesday, May 21 (DUB)
The Secret World of Arrietty 15th Anniversary
Sunday, June 22 (DUB)
Monday, June 23 (SUB)
Tuesday, June 24 (DUB)
My Neighbor Totoro
Saturday, July 19 (DUB)
Sunday, July 20 (DUB)
Monday, July 21 (SUB)
Tuesday, July 22 (SUB)
Wednesday, July 23 (DUB)
Grave of the Fireflies
Sunday, August 10 (SUB)
Monday, August 11 (SUB)
Tuesday, August 12 (SUB)
Ponyo
Saturday, August 23 (DUB)
Sunday, August 24 (DUB)
Monday, August 25 (SUB)
Tuesday, August 26 (SUB)
Wednesday, August 27 (DUB)
Howl’s Moving Castle
Saturday, September 20 (DUB)
Sunday, September 21 (DUB)
Monday, September 22 (SUB)
Tuesday, September 23 (SUB)
Wednesday, September 24 (DUB)
Spirited Away
Saturday, October 18 (DUB)
Sunday, October 19 (DUB)
Monday, October 20 (SUB)
Tuesday, October 21 (SUB)
Wednesday, October 22 (DUB)
The Boy and the Heron
Saturday, November 15 (DUB)
Sunday, November 16 (DUB)
Monday, November 17 (SUB)
Tuesday, November 18 (SUB)
Wednesday, November 19 (DUB)