For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enthralled audiences worldwide with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese animation studio boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a diverse range of genres from fantastical and supernatural to deeply emotional and introspective narratives. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to access every Studio Ghibli film currently available for streaming or purchase.
Essential Studio Ghibli Films
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Accessing Studio Ghibli Films Online
Max Streaming Platform
Subscription plans start at $9.99. View at Max. Max is the primary streaming service for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Netflix offers access in select international regions. A notable exception is the 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, now available on Netflix after a long period of limited online accessibility. This list encompasses all 24 theatrical releases, along with two television specials and two films predating the studio's official establishment but created by key Ghibli personnel.
Below, you'll find streaming links for each film, supplemented by alternative options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Film Listing and Availability:
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*Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
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Physical Media
For those seeking guaranteed access or desiring physical copies, GKIDS, in collaboration with Shout! Factory, offers Blu-ray steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli catalog.
(Image: The Boy and the Heron)
(Image: Spirited Away)
(Image: My Neighbor Totoro)
(Image: Howl's Moving Castle)
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(Image: Kiki's Delivery Service)
(Image: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind)
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Future Studio Ghibli Projects
While The Boy and the Heron was initially speculated to be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, as of October 2023, he is actively developing his next project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki has confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative endeavors. Further details remain undisclosed.
