Spirited Away Returns to U.S. Theaters for Ghibli Fest Finale
The biggest annual celebration of Studio Ghibli films is about to come to a close for 2026, and it's sending another classic back to the big screen.
Original headline at CBR Anime: “Studio Ghibli Confirms Its Final U.S. Release of 2026 With New Trailer”
Key facts
- Release Date
- October 17-21, 2026
- Platform
- Theatrical Re-release
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Distributors
- Fathom Entertainment, GKIDS
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