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Studio Ghibli Films Set for 4K Theatrical Revival in 2026

12/5/2025

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GKids and IMAX will release 4K restorations of Studio Ghibli films in North American theaters in 2026, following Princess Mononoke's successful IMAX run.
The restorations are supervised by Atsushi Okui, who has worked with Studio Ghibli since 1993.
GKids, the North American distributor for Studio Ghibli titles, has collaborated with IMAX since 2021.
Specific titles and dates remain undisclosed, but the partnership signals a stronger demand for animated cinema.

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GKids and IMAX will release 4K restorations of Studio Ghibli films in North American theaters in 2026, following Princess Mononoke's successful IMAX run.
The restorations are supervised by Atsushi Okui, who has worked with Studio Ghibli since 1993.
GKids, the North American distributor for Studio Ghibli titles, has collaborated with IMAX since 2021.
Specific titles and dates remain undisclosed, but the partnership signals a stronger demand for animated cinema.