Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Continues With “Spirited Away” Master Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-Winning Cult Classic Returns to the Big Screen Nationwide

"Spirited Away" returns this September for 5 nationwide screenings as Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 celebrates "The Secret World of Arrietty"

With Fathom Entertainment for 5 nights only

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO ( September 25, 2025 ) -

Tickets are on sale now for “Spirited Away” – Chihiro’s family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba. Put to work in a magical bathhouse for spirits and demons, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents and return to the normal world. Overflowing with imaginative creatures and thrilling storytelling, “Spirited Away” became a worldwide smash hit, and is one of the most critically-acclaimed films of all time. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation. The film returns to theatres this September for five nationwide screenings. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are delighted to continue Studio Ghibli Fest with the 2025 edition which celebrates “The Secret World of Arrietty’”s 15th anniversary.

Audiences can look forward to Studio Ghibli Fest 2025’s eight-title lineup of films, including “The Boy and the Heron,” re-entering theatres for the first time since its release. “Spirited Away” will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions.

In addition to the full feature, screenings will include a post-film clip from bonus featurette, “Nippon Television Special” with Director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli staff exploring the storyboarding process for “Spirited Away.” Tickets for “Spirited Away” can be purchased online by visiting GhibliFest.com, or at participating theatre box offices (Theatre participants are subject to change).

“Spirited Away” Show Dates
Check with your local theatres or online ticketing site for specific showtimes.

Saturday, October 18 (English Language Dub)
Sunday, October 19 (English Language Dub)
Monday, October 20 (Japanese Language with Subtitles)
Tuesday, October 21 (Japanese Language with Subtitles)
Wednesday, October 22 (English Language Dub)

About Fathom Entertainment
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