Where to Watch Every Studio Ghibli Movie Online in 2025

For 40 years, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its exquisite hand-drawn animation and enchanting storytelling. Under the guidance of the visionary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has crafted a rich filmography of nearly two dozen movies, spanning from the surreal and supernatural to the deeply emotional and reflective. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer eager to dive into their magical world, we've put together this comprehensive guide to help you watch every Studio Ghibli movie right now.

The Best Studio Ghibli Movies

12 Images

Where to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies Online

Max Streaming Service

Plans start at $9.99. See it at Max

Max is the streaming home for Studio Ghibli movies in North America, while they're available on Netflix in other territories. The notable exception is the 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, which, after being elusive online for years, is now accessible on Netflix. This guide covers 24 Studio Ghibli movies, including all theatrical releases, two TV movies, and two films crafted by the Ghibli creative team before the studio's official inception.

Below, you'll find streaming links for each movie, along with alternative options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

Stream: Netflix
IGN's Review

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

Castle in the Sky (1986)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

Only Yesterday (1991)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Porco Rosso (1992)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

Ocean Waves (1993)

Stream: Max (Japanese audio)
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube (Japanese audio)

Pom Poko (1994)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Whisper of the Heart (1995)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Princess Mononoke (1997)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Spirited Away (2001)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Cat Returns (2002)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

Tales from Earthsea (2006)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Ponyo (2008)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Wind Rises (2013)*

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

When Marnie Was There (2014)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

Earwig and the Witch (2020)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube

The Boy and the Heron (2023)*

Stream: Max
Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review

*Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Other Ways to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies

Physical Releases

For those who prefer to own their favorite films or ensure they're always accessible, GKIDS, in partnership with home video distributor Shout! Factory, has released blu-ray steelbooks of Studio Ghibli's catalog.

New Release!

The Boy and the Heron

See it at Amazon

Spirited Away

See it at Amazon

My Neighbor Totoro

See it at Amazon

Howl's Moving Castle

See it at Amazon

Princess Mononoke

See it at Amazon

Kiki's Delivery Service

See it at Amazon

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

See it at Amazon

Ponyo

See it at Amazon

Future Studio Ghibli Films

While The Boy and the Heron was rumored to be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, as of October 2023, Miyazaki was actively working on his next project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki shared, “He's thinking about this next project every day, and I can't stop him — in fact, I've given up. I no longer try to dissuade him, even if he were to make a failed film. In life, it's only the work that delights him.” No further details about the project have been announced, keeping fans eagerly awaiting more magical tales from the master storyteller.