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Where can I rent Studio Ghibli movies?

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David Ramirez

Updated on February 15, 2026

Where can I rent Studio Ghibli movies?

Nearly the entire collection of Studio Ghibli movies are now available to purchase on all major platforms, including Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play Store, Sony PlayStation Movies, Microsoft, and FandangoNow in both the United States and Canada.

Beside this, where can I watch Studio Ghibli movies?

For the first time ever, nearly every single Studio Ghibli title is available to stream through a single subscription service: HBO Max. Until recently, U.S. fans of the prolific Japanese animation studio could access their films only through physical home releases and special theatrical events.

Likewise, are Studio Ghibli movies going to be on Netflix? From February 2020, 21 films from the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli are coming exclusively to Netflix. That's because HBO bought the rights to stream films in the US in 2019. It announced in October that the same 21 movies will be available on its own streaming service HBO Max when it launches this May.

Simply so, where can I watch Studio Ghibli movies free?

Kamaji — Studio Ghibli Movies (free online streaming)!

Why are there no Studio Ghibli films on Netflix?

Sadly, the Studio Ghibli films are not available to Netflix subscribers in the USA, Canada or Japan. The reason Netflix couldn't extend the agreement to those three countries is that there are pre-existing rights deals in those zones.

Will Disney plus have Studio Ghibli movies?

The massively popular Disney Plus streaming service has no evidence that Studio Ghibli was ever a part of the Walt Disney Company. But in 2019, Ghibli shifted that policy, allowing digital purchase of its films for the first time.

How long will Studio Ghibli be on Netflix?

They can be watched in the original Japanese with subtitles, or dubbed into 20 other languages – adult purists and very small fry are thus equally well served. The films are being unloaded on to Netflix in three batches of seven, over three months.

Is spirited away on Netflix or Hulu?

Netflix will host 21 Ghibli films, including the Oscar-winning Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.

Why is Studio Ghibli not on Disney plus?

For now, it seems Studio Ghibli films won't be on Disney+. The Walt Disney Company is no longer the U.S. distributor for the Japanese production company. So it's unlikely fans will see classics like Kiki's Delivery Service or My Neighbor Totoro on the streaming service anytime soon.

Is Studio Ghibli owned by Disney?

For example, certain Studio Ghibli films were distributed by Disney internationally but never owned by the company. Also, Miramax, an independently operating unit of the Walt Disney Studios, also purchased US rights to foreign animated movies.

Should I watch Studio Ghibli movies in English or Japanese?

If you find subtitles distract you from the visuals and stories of anime, sticking with the English dub is a good choice. If you'd rather watch in Japanese (with English subtitles) as you prefer to watch anime in its original language, meanwhile, that choice is fine, too.

How do I stream Miyazaki movies?

But which digital space the films have entered depends on where you live.
  1. You can watch Studio Ghibli movies on HBO Max in the U.S.
  2. You can watch Studio Ghibli movies on Netflix almost everywhere else.
  3. You can watch Grave of the Fireflies on Hulu.
  4. You can purchase Studio Ghibli movies from digital platforms.

What Ghibli films are on Netflix?

Pom Poko (1994), Whisper of the Heart (1995), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008), From Up on Poppy Hill (2011), The Wind Rises (2013), When Marnie Was There (2014)

Below is the release schedule for Studio Ghibli films on Netflix:

  • February 1, 2020:
  • March 1, 2020:
  • April 1, 2020:

Is Ponyo coming to Netflix?

The final batch of Studio Ghibli movies to arrive on Netflix internationally is expected to debut April 1. Popular titles like Howl's Moving Castle and Ponyo are finally expected to drop, as well as earlier Ghibli entries like Pom Poko and Whisper of the Heart.

Where can I watch Spirited Away 2020?

Netflix has nabbed exclusive streaming rights for all territories except the US, Canada, and Japan. Meanwhile, HBO Max will be the home for Studio Ghibli content for the North American market when the new service goes live in the US in May.

Why can't I find Spirited Away on Netflix?

Unfortunately, those in the U.S., Canada, and Japan won't be able to stream the films on Netflix easily because of agreements to bring the films to other services.

How do I change my region on Netflix?

How can I change Netflix region or country?
  1. Set up a Netflix account if you haven't already.
  2. Download, install, and log into a VPN from our list below. We recommend ExpressVPN.
  3. Connect to a server in your selected country.
  4. Go to the Netflix website.
  5. Log in to Netflix if you haven't already and select your content.

How do I use a VPN for Netflix?

How to use Netflix with a VPN
  1. First, sign up for a suitable VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN).
  2. Next, download and install the app, making sure to get the correct version for your device.
  3. Decide which country's Netflix library you'd like to use and connect to one of your VPN's servers in that country.