Screening Permission
Public performance (generally defined as anything outside of a home) of a film requires clearance from the current rights holder. We hope this page helps groups and organizations interested in screening Studio Ghibli films navigate the often murky maze.
Quick lookup table
The information in this table is always subject to change, so contact GKids if you have any questions.
| Film | North American Rights Holder | Format | Languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausicaa | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| Castle in the Sky | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| My Neighbor Totoro | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| Grave of the Fireflies | GKids | DCP | Japanese with English subtitles | |
| Kiki's Delivery Service | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| Only Yesterday | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles | |
| Ocean Waves | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles | |
| Porco Rosso | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| Pom Poko | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| Whisper of the Heart | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| Princess Mononoke | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| My Neighbors the Yamadas | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| Spirited Away | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| The Cat Returns | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| Howl's Moving Castle | Disney | Multiple | Japanese with English subtitles, English | Available through Swank |
| Tales from Earthsea | Disney | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Ponyo | Disney | Unknown | Unknown | |
| From Up on Poppy Hill | GKids | 35mm | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| The Wind Rises | Disney | DCP | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| The Tale of Princess Kaguya | GKids | DCP | Japanese with English subtitles, English | |
| When Marnie Was There | GKids | DCP | Japanese with English subtitles, English |
Why are 35mm and DCP the only available formats?
Studio Ghibli has not granted Bluray, DVD, or non-DCP digital screening rights to GKids. Additionally, 35mm print production for motion picture releases has shut down as of 2015, with the exception of a few specialized labs. DCP is now the format most exhibitors can expect to receive. 35mm prints will generally continue to be available until they are no longer in show-able condition. See below for how to contact GKids for those rights.
Can I use an Umbrella License?
Maybe. The umbrella license from the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation allows for the use of any legally obtained format but in the US Disney and subsidiaries are not included in the Libraries and Schools category. Terms and conditions differ in other countries, consult the MPLC website for details.
I can use a 35mm print or DCP. Who do I contact?
There are a few ways to book films, depending on certain details:
- For general booking for DCP and 35mm, contact GKids here for booking details. This is the default contact form if neither of the two more specific forms apply.
- For general Studio Ghibli film booking for theaters, contact GKids here.
- For universities, libraries, and other non-theatrical venues, contact GKids using this form.