Get ready to see some of your favorite Studio Ghibli films on the big screen.
Fathom Events has announced that the Studio Ghibli Fest will return this fall to cinemas nationwide. The four-film fest (down from the nine films from the 2019 fest) will consist of Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Castle in the Sky, and My Neighbor Totoro.
“Studio Ghibli Fest has become an annual must-do for animation fans,” Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt said. “We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with GKIDS to bring fans the unique opportunity to experience some of the best in animation in their local cinemas among a community of fellow fans.”
Each event will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions, and will include exclusive bonus content. Check out the trailer, premiere dates, and where to purchase tickets below.
STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2021 SCHEDULE:
All event listings are in local time
Spirited Away 20th Anniversary
• Sunday, October 3, 2021, 3:00 PM (English Dubbed)
• Monday, October 4, 2021, 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
• Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
Howl’s Moving Castle
• Sunday, October 24, 2021, 3:00 PM (English Dubbed)
• Monday, October 25, 2021, 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
• Thursday, October 28, 2021, 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
Castle in the Sky 35th Anniversary
• Sunday, November 14, 2021, 3:00 PM (English Dubbed)
• Monday, November 15, 2021, 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
• Thursday, November 18, 2021, 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
My Neighbor Totoro
• Sunday, December 5, 2021, 3:00 PM (English Dubbed)
• Monday, December 6, 2021, 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
• Thursday, December 9, 2021, 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
Tickets for STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2021 can be purchased online beginning Friday, July 16 by visiting GhibliFest.com, FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices. The ticket on-sale date may vary based on local cinemas, so please check back often. (Theaters and participants are subject to change).
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