Netflix has officially acquired exclusive streaming rights to Studio Ghibli's film catalogue for all regions outside of North America and Japan. According to
The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix will add 21 iconic feature films from the beloved Japanese arthouse to its service in monthly waves, with the first set of titles expected to drop on February 1, 2020, for subscribers in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/11/20/our-favorite-studio-ghibli-films-ign-anime-club"] Per the report, the release schedule for the Studio Ghibli titles is outlined as follows:
- February 1, 2020: Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Only Yesterday, Porco Rosso, Ocean Waves, Tales from Earthsea.
- March 1, 2020: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbors the Yamadas, Spirited Away, The Cat Returns, Arrietty, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.
- April 1, 2020: Pom Poko, Whisper of the Heart, Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, From Up on Poppy Hill, The Wind Rises, When Marnie Was There.
As part of the landmark deal, Netflix will provide subtitles in 28 languages for the catalogue of films, and dub them in up to 20 languages. "This is a dream come true for Netflix and millions of our members," said Aram Yacoubian, Netflix's director of original animation. "Studio Ghibli's animated films are legendary and have enthralled fans around the world for over 35 years. We're excited to make them available in more languages across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia — so that more people can enjoy this whimsical and wonderful world of animation." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-anime-of-the-decade-2010-2019&captions=true"] "In this day and age, there are various great ways a film can reach audiences," Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki added in a separate statement. "We've listened to our fans and have made the definitive decision to stream our film catalogue. We hope people around the world will discover the world of Studio Ghibli through this experience." Elsewhere,
HBO Max recently picked up U.S. streaming rights to Studio Ghibli's famed work, meaning that Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Academy Award-winning Spirited Away, and many more will be available on WarnerMedia's new streaming service when it
launches in Spring 2020. However, before streaming any of these Studio Ghibli classics, we suggest that you check out our list of
Top 10 Hayao Miyazaki movies, find out about the new
Studio Ghibli theme park opening in 2022 and read our comprehensive breakdown of
the best anime of the past decade. [poilib element="accentDivider"]
Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
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