June 13 – June 17

Synopsis

From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, and Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a heartwarming family adventure.

When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea. Loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid, Miyazaki’s breathtaking, imaginative world is brought to life with an all-star cast, featuring the voices of Cate Blanchett, Noah Cyrus, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Frankie Jonas, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, and Betty White.

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
101 min
First Released in 2008

General Audiences
All Ages Admitted

Director's Statement

This is the story of Ponyo, a little fish from the sea, who struggles to realize her dream of living with a boy named Sosuke. It also tells of how five- year-old Sosuke manages to keep a most solemn promise. Ponyo places Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid in a contemporary Japanese setting. It is a tale of childhood love and adventure.

Hayao Miyazaki

June 5, 2006

Producer's Statement

Last fall Hayao Miyazaki, who would be turning sixty-seven in the coming year, said to me, “I’ve come to an age where I can count with my fingers my remaining years…. And then, I’ll probably be reunited with my mother. What should I say to her when that time comes?” This was what Miya-san (Hayao Miyazaki) was thinking about along while making Ponyo.

Toshio Suzuki

May 7, 2008

Up Next

Ponyo

English Dub

Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM

Japanese Dub

Monday, June 15 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM

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Coming Soon

My Neighbor Totoro

English Dub

Saturday, July 11 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM

Japanese Dub

Monday, July 13 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM

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Tales from Earthsea

20th Anniversary

English Dub

Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 PM

Japanese Dub

Monday, August 10 at 7:00 PM

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Only Yesterday

35th Anniversary

English Dub

Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Japanese Dub

Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM

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Castle in the Sky

40th Anniversary

English Dub

Saturday, August 22 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, August 23 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM

Japanese Dub

Monday, August 24 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 PM

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Princess Mononoke – 4K Remastered

English Dub

Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM

Japanese Dub

Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 PM

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Spirited Away

25th Anniversary

English Dub

Saturday, October 17 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM

Japanese Dub

Monday, October 19 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM

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Studio Ghibli Fest returns this June!

The STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2026 lineup kicks off this June with Ponyo as one of many timeless classics from the legendary Studio Ghibli. Other highlights in the 2026 lineup include several special anniversary celebrations, such as Goro Miyazaki’s feature directorial debut, Tales from Earthsea which joins the Ghibli Fest lineup for the first time for its 20th anniversary, and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata’s feature Only Yesterday commemorating its 35th Anniversary. Rounding out the all-star lineup, Castle in the Sky celebrates its 40th Anniversary, and esteemed director Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning feature Spirited Away 25th Anniversary closes the 2026 series.

Each of the seven STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2026 animated features will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions, including special surprise extra content for each screening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghibli Fest?

Studio Ghibli Fest is a year-long celebration of Studio Ghibli’s catalog returning to cinemas nationwide. The Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 lineup kicks off this June with Ponyo as one of many timeless classics from the legendary Studio Ghibli. Other highlights in the 2026 lineup include several special anniversary celebrations, such as Goro Miyazaki’s feature directorial debut, Tales from Earthsea which joins the Ghibli Fest lineup for the first time for its 20th anniversary, and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata’s feature Only Yesterday commemorating its 35th Anniversary. Rounding out the all-star lineup, Castle in the Sky celebrates its 40th Anniversary, and esteemed director Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning feature Spirited Away 25th Anniversary closes the 2026 series.

When is Ghibli Fest?

Studio Ghibli Fest will be returning to cinemas nationwide.

Where is Ghibli Fest?

Ghibli Fest takes place in theatres across the United States.

Which languages are the movies in?

Ghibli Fest plays both the Japanese version (Japanese audio with English subtitles) and the English version (English audio) for all films. Check out which version is playing on the date that you’re going on.

Does Ghibli Fest play subtitled or dubbed versions?

Yes, Ghibli Fest plays both the subtitled (Japanese audio with English subtitles) and dubbed (English audio) versions. Check out which version is playing on the date that you’re going on.

What is Studio Ghibli?

Studio Ghibli is one of the most acclaimed and influential animation studios in the world, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike over the last 40 years with beloved stories and breathtaking visuals. Under the brilliance of visionary animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio’s films are known for timeless classics such as My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Ponyo; and have won countless international awards including two Academy Awards® for Best Animated Feature for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron, as well as five additional Oscar® nominations for Howl’s Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There, and The Red Turtle. Director and studio co-founder Hayao Miyazaki was separately given an Honorary Award at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards in 2014, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures paid tribute to his artwork with a special exhibit when the Museum opened in September 2021. The studio received the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

Which Studio Ghibli movies won an Oscar?

Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron have both won an Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature. Howl’s Moving Castle was nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature.