Studio Ghibli has announced plans for re-releasing their classic films in theaters this year as a part of their plans for the ‘Ghibli Fest’. Ghibli films have touched the hearts of millions of people across the world with their heartwarming stories, loveable characters, and soft visuals. Over the decades, the studio has produced and created an expansive collection of films that is a brand and aesthetic of its own. So here is everything you need to know about Studio Ghibli’s reruns.
Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli Studio became famous for being the best in animated feature films over the years. Hayao Miyazaki gained great fame as a pioneer in the field of animation and the greatest anime movie director of all time. Films he participated in are now cultural icons and have won awards, including the Academy Awards for the Best Animated Feature. Their latest release was ‘Earwig And The Witch,’ which adopted a different style compared to the old works. Miyazaki is currently working on his last film before official retirement, with the title, ‘How do you live?’
Ghibli Announces Re-Releases
The official website for the Studio Ghibli Fest 2022 announced that this year would see a rerun of some of their classic films in theaters. They also dropped a trailer to hype up the fans. The trailer video is a compilation film with shots and dialogues from some of the movies they will be screening. The video also promises that there will be some extra and exclusive content in the movies. Fans will also be able to view the movies in English subbed, or English dubbed versions as per their choice. Hearing the news that some of the classics are going to be back in the halls, fans have flooded the internet with joy.
Studio Ghibli Theme Park Also Opens!
Studio Ghibli produced and aired “Earwig and the Witch” in 2020. As they prepare for Miyazaki’s next project, they are developing the Ghibli Theme Park. This year, the Park will open for visitors in the Aichi Commemorative Park near Nagoya. Bringing together the magic of Hayao Miyazaki and the creative decisions of a dedicated team, the theme park has five major areas that are replicas from the movies. They recreated the central focus of some of their best works, such as the Dondoko Forest from “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Ghibli Large Warehouse Area” from “Spirited Away”. Although the pandemic caused a few interruptions, the theme park will open to the public in Fall 2022.
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Studio Ghibli: Release details
The official website also released a list of movies and the dates they will premiere. Princess Mononoke will be on screen on April 3, April 4, and April 6. Ponyo will air on May 15, May 16, and May 18, 2022. The Cat Returns will show on June 26 and June 27. Also, Kiki’s Delivery Service will be on July 31, August 1, and August 3. Moreover, Only Yesterday will air on August 28 and August 29. Then, Howl’s Moving Castle will premiere on September 25, 26, and 28. Lastly, Spirited Away will premiere on October 30, 2022. These films will be in theaters only in North America for now. So keep a lookout on this page for more information like this.