Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2008 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMT
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Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2008 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMT
Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 slate debuts this summer with family-favorite PONYO. Tickets are on sale now for Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s under-the-sea 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 sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.
The heartwarming tale brimming with color returns to theatres this June for five nationwide screenings. PONYO will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions featuring the voices of Cate Blanchett, Noah Cyrus, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Frankie Jonas, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, and Betty White.
GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are pleased to continue Studio Ghibli Fest with a seven-title lineup featuring TALES FROM EARTHSEA 20th Anniversary, which joins the Ghibli Fest lineup for the first time, ONLY YESTERDAY 35th Anniversary, CASTLE IN THE SKY 40th Anniversary, and concluding with the SPIRITED AWAY 25th Anniversary.
As well as the full feature, screenings will include a post-film clip of bonus feature, “Ponyo Theme Song Music Video”.
Tickets for PONYO can be purchased online by visiting GhibliFest.com, FathomEntertainment.com or at participating theatre box offices (Theatre participants are subject to change).
PONYO (崖の上のポニョ, Gake no Ue no Ponyo, 2008)
Perfect for audiences of all ages, PONYO centers on the friendship between five-year-old Sosuke and a magical goldfish named Ponyo, the young daughter of a sorcerer father and a sea-goddess mother. After a chance encounter, Ponyo yearns to become a human so she can be with Sosuke. As to be expected with Miyazaki, the film is awash in pure unbridled imagination and visual wonder — but it is the tender love, humor, and devotion exhibited by Ponyo and Sosuke that form the emotional heart of the film.
Show Dates
Check with your local theatres or online ticketing site for specific showtimes.
Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM (English Language Dub)
Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM (English Language Dub)
Monday, June 15 at 7:00 PM (Japanese Language with Subtitles)
Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM (Japanese Language with Subtitles)
Wednesday, June 17: 7:00 PM (English Language Dub)
Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2008 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMT
About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit www.fathomentertainment.com.
About GKIDS
GKIDS is the Academy Award-winning curator, producer, and distributor of artist-driven, globally inspired cinema dedicated to connecting North American audiences with distinctive stories from around the world. Widely celebrated for its leadership in the “animation is film” movement, the studio has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape for feature animation in the U.S. and internationally for nearly two decades. GKIDS represents the work of many of the world’s most acclaimed animation filmmakers, including Makoto Shinkai (YOUR NAME., WEATHERING WITH YOU), Satoshi Kon (PERFECT BLUE, MILLENNIUM ACTRESS), Tomm Moore (SONG OF THE SEA, WOLFWALKERS), Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI, WOLF CHILDREN), and serves as the North American home of Japan’s legendary Studio Ghibli.
Upcoming theatrical releases include the highly anticipated GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, the follow up to director Takashi Yamazaki’s Academy Award-winning GODZILLA MINUS ONE; and SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM, the latest Aardman feature in the beloved Oscar-nominated film series. In addition to Oscar-nominated KOKUHO and LITTLE AMÉLIE AND THE CHARACTER OF RAIN, recent theatrical releases are the box office hit JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION, Mamoru Oshii’s cult classic ANGEL’S EGG, and the critically acclaimed ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, alongside groundbreaking television series such as DAN DA DAN, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, and ARCANE: LEAGUE OF LEGENDS. @GKIDSFilms
About 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.