Photo courtesy of GKIDS (UK). © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTWOfficial Site: https://www.gkids.co.uk/
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Photo courtesy of GKIDS (UK). © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW
Get ready to experience a small world on the biggest screen yet. From the globally celebrated Studio Ghibli, ARRIETTY (借りぐらしのアリエッティ, Karigurashi no Arrietty, 2010) comes to IMAX for the very first time in the UK and Ireland, newly remastered in 4K, from Wednesday 14th October 2026. The film will also be released wide in cinemas from Friday 16th October.
ARRIETTY will release in IMAX and cinemas both in the original Japanese with English subtitles, and the 2011 English dub produced in the UK that features the first feature film performance of Tom Holland. The cast features British and Irish icons including Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, Olivia Colman, Geraldine McEwan, and Mark Strong.
ARRIETTY is a gorgeous and adventure-filled adaptation of Mary Norton’s The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, directed by Academy Award-nominee Hiromasa Yonebayashi based on a screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki, who also worked on project planning for the film, and Keiko Niwa.
The release continues GKIDS’ celebration of Studio Ghibli’s timeless works, with Yoshifumi Kondo’s WHISPER OF THE HEART releasing in cinemas from Friday 18th September, and IMAX previews from Wednesday 16th September. Like GKIDS and IMAX’s partnership in North America, fans can look forward to additional IMAX releases of new Studio Ghibli 4K Remasters, plus the re-release of the entire library across all home video platforms.
The release follows the recent announcement that GKIDS has acquired, through Goodfellas, the UK and Ireland distribution rights to the 23 film-library of Japan’s renowned Studio Ghibli, one of the most acclaimed and influential animation studios in the world. In the UK and Ireland, GKIDS will be working in close partnership with sister-company and longtime collaborator Anime Limited, the Glasgow-based distributor, which was recently acquired by GKIDS’ parent company Toho Global.
Synopsis:
In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, tiny people called Borrowers live out of sight of humans. But when brave Arrietty is out gathering supplies, she is discovered by Sho, a human boy, and they begin to form a friendship that blossoms into a heartwarming adventure.
Photo courtesy of GKIDS (UK). © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTWAbout Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is one of the most acclaimed and influential animation studios in the world, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike for more than 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, in conjunction with the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Ghibli Park, received the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
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.
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