Studio Ghibli Fest 2023 lineup announced
For the first time in North America, Spirited Away: Live On Stage is coming to the big screen!
Whenever we think of animation, Disney, Dreamworks, Illumination, and other American studios come to mind. But, from Japan, there is an exponent that with every animation it has made, has completely changed this part of the industry: Studio Ghibli.
And, thanks to GKids and Fanthom Events, we can enjoy the best works created by Hayao Miyazaki. So, today it has been announced that the Studio Ghibli Fest is back! It’s coming to theaters once again and it will be the biggest edition yet The full line-up and dates have been revealed. For the first time in North America, there will be screenings of Spirited Away: Live On Stage.
Don’t miss the Studio Ghibli Fest 2023!
One of the world’s greatest exponents of animation is Studio Ghibli. Hayao Miyazaki’s works have transcended the Japanese market and touched every viewer’s heart. And, here in the American market, more and more people are becoming acquainted with these wonderful visual works. Much of this work has been thanks to GKids and Fathom Events.
These two companies dedicated to the industry have once again brought the Studio Ghibli Fest to America. This festival seeks to celebrate the great work done by Miyazaki during his career. Therefore, they have got a line-up of different works that everyone will be able to enjoy in theaters.
“We’re excited to partner with GKIDS and honor Hayao Miyazaki this year by bringing his collective body of work to the big screen. He has always been a leader, visionary, and inspiration to fans and critics alike and we know this series, including the debut of Spirited Away: Live On Stage will be well received by fans across the country,” said Ray Nutt CEO of Fathom Events.
A big line-up of amazing animations
In addition to the screening of Spirited Away: Live On Stage, Studio Ghibli Fest 2023 will feature 10 more films by Miyazaki. The line-up will celebrate milestones such as the 35th anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro, the 15th anniversary of Ponyo, and the 10th anniversary of The Wind Rises. Therefore, the line-up of animations that this festival will have are:
My Neighbor Totoro 35th Anniversary
- Saturday, March 25 at 3:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Sunday, March 26 at 4:00 PM (English Dubbed) and 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Monday, March 27 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
Spirited Away: Live on Stage
*All performances in Japanese with English Subtitles
- Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 PM (with Kanna Hashimoto as Chihiro)
- Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 PM (with Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro)
Ponyo 15th Anniversary
- Sunday, May 7 at 4:00 PM (English Dubbed) and 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Monday, May 8 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
Kiki’s Delivery Service
- Sunday, June 11 at 4:00 PM (English Dubbed) and 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Monday, June 12 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
- Sunday, July 9 at 4:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Tuesday, July 11 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
Castle in the Sky
- Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Wednesday, July 12 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
Princess Mononoke
- Saturday, August 5 at 3:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Sunday, August 6 at 4:00 PM (English Dubbed) and 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Monday, August 7 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Tuesday, August 8 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
Porco Rosso
- Sunday, August 20 at 4:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Tuesday, August 22 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
The Wind Rises 10th Anniversary
- Monday, August 21 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Wednesday, August 23 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
Howl’s Moving Castle
- Saturday, September 23 at 3:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Sunday, September 24 at 4:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles) and 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Monday, September 25 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
Spirited Away
- Saturday, October 28 at 3:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 PM (English Dubbed) and 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Monday, October 30 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
- Tuesday, October 31 at 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)
- Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)
If you want to enjoy Studio Ghibli Fest 2023, don’t forget to get your tickets at FathomEvents.com, GhibliFest.com, or at participating theater box offices. (Theater participants are subject to change).
