Now Streaming: Studio Ghibli Films Hit HBO Max in 2023

For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enthralled audiences with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing diverse genres from fantastical and supernatural to deeply emotional and introspective narratives. This comprehensive guide details where to stream or purchase every Studio Ghibli film currently available.

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 service for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Netflix offers the catalog 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 list encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two television specials and two films predating the studio's official formation but featuring key Ghibli personnel.

Streaming links and alternative viewing options (for non-Max subscribers) are provided below. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are denoted with an asterisk (*).

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

Stream: Netflix

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Castle in the Sky (1986)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Only Yesterday (1991)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Porco Rosso (1992)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Ocean Waves (1993)

Stream: Max (Japanese audio) Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube (Japanese audio)

Pom Poko (1994)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Whisper of the Heart (1995)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Princess Mononoke (1997)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Spirited Away (2001)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

The Cat Returns (2002)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Tales from Earthsea (2006)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Ponyo (2008)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

The Wind Rises (2013)*

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

When Marnie Was There (2014)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Earwig and the Witch (2020)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

The Boy and the Heron (2023)*

Stream: Max Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

*Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Alternative Viewing Options: Physical Media

GKIDS, in collaboration with Shout! Factory, offers Blu-ray Steelbooks of the Studio Ghibli collection for those preferring physical media.

New Release!

The Boy and the Heron

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Spirited Away

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My Neighbor Totoro

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Howl's Moving Castle

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Princess Mononoke

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Kiki's Delivery Service

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

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Ponyo

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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 Studio Ghibli project. Producer Toshio Suzuki has confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative endeavors. Further details remain undisclosed.