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 styles, from fantastical and surreal to deeply emotional and introspective. 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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Where to Stream Studio Ghibli Films
### Max Streaming Platform
Subscription plans start at $9.99. View on Max. Max is the primary streaming provider for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Netflix offers access in select international regions. A notable exception is Grave of the Fireflies (1988), now available on Netflix after a long period of limited online accessibility. This guide includes all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, alongside two television specials and two films produced by Ghibli's creative team prior to the studio's official establishment.
Below, you'll find streaming links for each film, along with alternative rental/purchase options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Film Streaming & Purchase Options:
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Other Ways to Access Studio Ghibli Films
Physical Media
For those seeking guaranteed access or physical collectors' items, GKIDS, in collaboration with Shout! Factory, offers Blu-ray steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli catalog.
New Release!### The Boy and the Heron
1See it at Amazon
### Spirited Away
1See it at Amazon
### My Neighbor Totoro
2See it at Amazon
### Howl's Moving Castle
1See it at Amazon
### Princess Mononoke
1See it at Amazon
### Kiki's Delivery Service
1See it at Amazon
### Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
1See it at Amazon
### Ponyo
1See it at Amazon
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 reportedly working on a new project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative endeavors, stating that he supports Miyazaki's passion, regardless of the outcome. Further details remain undisclosed.
