Ghibli Fest will screen 22 Studio Ghibli films in Brazilian cinemas

A Ghibli Fest 2025 will gather in a single event 22 Studio Ghibli films, screened in various Brazilian cities, including dubbed and subtitled screenings. The festival will cover everything from the studio's earliest works to more recent productions, allowing audiences access to a comprehensive program that includes titles by directors such as Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. See below for the list of Brazilian films and theaters hosting the festival!

What is Ghibli Fest?

A Ghibli Fest 2025 is a film festival that promises to bring the magic of Japanese animations to Studio Ghibli for Brazilian screens. Organized by Sato Company, a distributor recognized for bringing Asian content such as anime and tokusatsu to the country, the event will showcase 22 productions from the studio, including classics such as A Viagem de Chihiro e My Totoro FriendThis is a unique opportunity for both old and new fans to experience these masterpieces in theaters, both dubbed and subtitled.

The festival's program, which celebrates the 40 years of Studio Ghibli and the Sato Company, starts in September 18th, 2025.

Films to be shown

Check out the list of films below Studio Ghibland that will be shown again in Brazilian cinemas:

The Tale of Princess Kaguya

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | Metacritic: 89 | IMDB: 8.0

Inspired by an ancient Japanese folk tale, the film follows the story of a mysterious girl found inside a glowing bamboo cane by a peasant couple. Named Kaguya, she grows rapidly and attracts everyone's attention for her beauty and intelligence. When taken to the city, she becomes the target of nobles and powerful men who wish to conquer her, but she carries a secret that reveals her true origins.

Princess Mononoke

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 76 | IMDB: 8.4

Set in a transitional medieval Japan, the film follows the young warrior Ashitaka as he searches for a cure for a curse he received after battling a corrupted deer god. His journey takes him to a sacred forest in conflict with humans exploiting its resources, where he meets San, the so-called Princess Mononoke, raised by wolves and a defender of nature.

The Animated Castle

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | Metacritic: 80 | IMDB: 8.2

In this enchanted fantasy, Sophie, an insecure young dressmaker, has her life transformed when a witch curses her, causing her to suddenly age. Searching for a solution, she finds refuge in the mysterious wizard Howl's moving castle, a magical construct that moves through the kingdom amidst an impending war. Inside the castle, Sophie uncovers secrets about Howl, her inner demons, and the true nature of magic.

The Kiki Delivery Service

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | Metacritic: 83 | IMDB: 7.8

Kiki is a 13-year-old witch who, following her community's tradition, must leave home to live alone for a year and learn to navigate the world. With her flying broomstick and her talking cat, Jiji, she moves to a coastal town and decides to open an air delivery service. However, as she grows up, she faces personal challenges, doubts, and crises of confidence. The film sensitively portrays growing up, the search for identity, and the importance of friendship and persistence.

Lives in the Wind

Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | Metacritic: 83 | IMDB: 7.7

Inspired by the life of engineer Jirō Horikoshi, responsible for developing aircraft during World War II, the film blends historical fact with fiction and dreamlike elements. The narrative follows Jirō from his childhood, when he dreamed of flying, to his adult life, when he dedicates himself to creating innovative machines amidst the hardships of early 20th-century Japan. At the same time, he experiences a touching love story with Naoko, marked by her fragile health.

Marnie's Memories

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | Metacritic: 72 | IMDB: 7.7

Shy and lonely, young Anna is sent to spend the summer in the countryside to improve her health. There, she discovers an old mansion on the edge of a swamp and meets Marnie, a mysterious girl with whom she develops an intense and transformative friendship. As their relationship deepens, secrets from the past begin to emerge, revealing unexpected connections between the two.

Grave of the Fireflies

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | Metacritic: 94 | IMDB: 8.5

Set in World War II-ravaged Japan, the film chronicles the struggle for survival of Seita and his younger sister, Setsuko, after losing their family and home in a bombing raid. Seeking shelter and food, they face social indifference and the harsh realities of war, finding small moments of hope and tenderness in their sibling bond.

Tales from Earthsea

Rotten Tomatoes: 40% | Metacritic: 47 | IMDB: 6.3

Loosely based on Ursula K. Le Guin's literary saga, the film depicts a world in disarray, where dragons and humans no longer live in harmony. The story follows Arren, a tormented prince who teams up with the archmage Ged to confront dark forces threatening the kingdom. As they battle the sorcerer Cob and his quest for immortal power, Arren must confront his own fears and inner shadows.

The World of Little Ones

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | Metacritic: 80 | IMDB: 7.6

Based on the book "The Borrowers," the film follows Arrietty, a little girl who is part of a family of tiny beings who live hidden under the floorboards of a house, discreetly stealing small objects from humans to survive. Her life changes when she is discovered by Shō, a human boy with health problems, with whom she forms an unlikely friendship.

From Kokuriko Hill

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | Metacritic: 71 | IMDB: 7.4

Set in 1960s Japan, the film follows Umi, a student who runs a family boarding house while coping with the absence of her father, who disappeared in a naval accident. Upon meeting Shun, a fellow student involved in the preservation of an old student building, she becomes involved in a collective movement that symbolizes hope and post-war reconstruction.

Whispers of the Heart

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | Metacritic: 75 | IMDB: 7.9

Shizuku, a young woman passionate about reading and writing, discovers that all the books she borrows from the library have already been read by the same boy, Seiji. Intrigued, she meets him and learns that he dreams of becoming a luthier in Italy. Inspired by his determination, Shizuku decides to write her own story, confronting her insecurities and discovering her talents.

My Totoro Friend

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 86 | IMDB: 8.1

Considered one of the greatest symbols of Studio Ghibli, the film follows sisters Satsuki and Mei, who move to the countryside while their mother is hospitalized. In their new home, they discover the existence of magical forest creatures, including the charismatic Totoro, a giant and welcoming being who becomes the girls' friend and protector.

Ponyo: A Friendship from the Sea

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | Metacritic: 86 | IMDB: 7.6

The story follows Sosuke, a boy living in a coastal village, and Ponyo, a magical goldfish who longs to become human. By escaping the ocean and meeting the boy, Ponyo defies the laws of nature, triggering imbalances that affect the sea and land.

The Castle in Heaven

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Metacritic: 78 | IMDB: 8.0

The film chronicles the journey of Sheeta, a young woman carrying a mysterious crystal, and Pazu, a dreamy boy who helps her escape from pirates and government agents. Together, they set out in search of Laputa, a legendary floating island filled with forgotten technology and secrets of the past.

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | Metacritic: 86 | IMDB: 8.0

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film depicts a world ravaged by war and dominated by a toxic forest inhabited by giant insects. The protagonist, Nausicaä, is the princess of a small valley who seeks to understand nature and find ways to coexist peacefully, rather than destroy it. As she becomes embroiled in conflicts between kingdoms vying for power and survival, she becomes a symbol of hope and wisdom.

the kingdom of cats

Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | Metacritic: 70 | IMDB: 7.1

The plot follows Haru, an ordinary teenager who saves a cat from being run over and, to her surprise, discovers he's a feline prince. In gratitude, she's invited to the Cat Kingdom, where she becomes embroiled in a series of magical events and even risks transforming into a cat. With the help of the elegant Baron and other unlikely allies, Haru must rediscover her courage and identity.

I can hear the ocean

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | Metacritic: 73 | IMDB: 6.6

Produced for television, the film portrays the everyday lives of teenagers in a small coastal town in Japan. The story follows Taku, a student who reminisces about his senior year of high school, when his friendship with Yutaka was shaken by the arrival of Rikako, a classmate who had transferred from Tokyo.

Memories of Yesterday

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | Metacritic: 90 | IMDB: 7.6

Taeko, a 27-year-old woman living in Tokyo, decides to take a vacation in the countryside to reflect on her life. During the trip, memories of her childhood in the 1960s emerge, causing her to revisit defining experiences and question her adult choices. The film alternates between past and present, constructing an introspective narrative about identity, dreams, and the search for meaning.

PomPoko: The Great Raccoon Battle

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | Metacritic: 77 | IMDB: 7.3

In a fable-like tone, the film follows a group of raccoons whose habitat is threatened by the advance of urbanization in Tokyo. Gifted with powers of transformation, they attempt to resist human expansion through trickery and illusion, but face the challenges of maintaining their traditions in the face of modernization.

My Neighbors the Yamadas

Rotten Tomatoes: 71%* | Metacritic: 75 | IMDB: 7.1

With a visual style unlike the studio's usual, reminiscent of newspaper comic strips, the film portrays the Yamada family's daily life in sketches filled with humor and tenderness. Each situation reveals the joys and difficulties of family life—from minor domestic conflicts to reflections on unity and affection.

Porco Rosso: The Last Romantic Hero

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Metacritic: 83 | IMDB: 7.7

Set in 1920s Italy, the film follows Marco Pagot, a former war pilot who, after a mysterious curse, takes the form of an anthropomorphic pig. Known as Porco Rosso, he works as a bounty hunter in the skies of the Adriatic, battling air pirates and his own melancholy. Throughout the story, characters emerge who challenge his solitude, such as the resourceful Fio, a young mechanic, and the elegant Gina, a café owner.

A Viagem de Chihiro

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | Metacritic: 96 | IMDB: 8.6

Considered the great classic of Studio Ghibli, the film tells the story of Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl who, upon moving to a new town with her parents, ends up entering a magical world inhabited by spirits and gods. When her parents are transformed into pigs, she must work in a bathhouse run by the witch Yubaba to find a way to save them and return to the human world.

Participating cinemas

Southeast

São Paulo

• Kinoplex Itaim
• Kinoplex City Park
• Kinoplex Vila Olímpia
• Kinoplex Campinas Dom Pedro
• Kinoplex Osasco
• Kinoplex Sao Jose dos Campos South Valley
• Kinoplex Sao Jose dos Campos Vale Sul Diamond VIP
• Cinépolis Alphaville VIP
• Cinépolis Bauru
• Cinépolis Campinas Shopping
• Cinépolis Parque Maia
• Cinépolis Jundiaí Shopping
• Cinépolis Santa Ursula
• Cinépolis São Bernardo
• Cinépolis São José do Rio Preto
• Cinépolis Jardim Oriente
• Cinépolis Itaquera
• Cinépolis JK VIP
• Cinépolis Iguatemi Esplanada
• Cine Marquise Paulista

Espírito Santo

• Kinoplex Praia da Costa – Vila Velha

Minas Gerais

• Kinoplex Uberaba – Uberaba
• Cinépolis Center Shopping Uberlândia
• Unimed BH Cultural Center Cinema

Rio de Janeiro

• Kinoplex Leblon
• Kinoplex Via Parque
• Kinoplex Nova América
• Kinoplex Fashion Mall
• Kinoplex Madureira
• Kinoplex Meier
• Kinoplex Rio Sul
• Kinoplex West Shopping
• Kinoplex Boulevard Rio
• Kinoplex Tijuca
• Kinoplex Nova Iguaçu
• Kinoplex Iguaçu Top
• Kinoplex Bay Market
• Kinoplex Grande Rio
• Cinépolis São Gonçalo Shopping

Northern Region

Amazon

• Kinoplex Amazonas – Manaus
• Cinépolis Millennium

Amapá

• Cinépolis Amapá Garden Shopping

Para

• Cinépolis Belém
• Cine Libero Luxardo

North East Region

Alagoas

• Kinoplex Maceió
• Pajuçara Art Cultural Center

Bahia

• Cinépolis Salvador Norte

Ceará

• Kinoplex North Shopping – Fortaleza
• Cinépolis Riomar
• Dragão do Mar Center for Art and Culture

Maranhao

• Kinoplex Golden – São Luís
• Cinépolis São Luís

Paraíba

• Cinépolis Manaíra Shopping

Pernambuco

• Kinoplex Boa Vista – Recife
• Cinépolis Shopping Guararapes

Piaui

• Cinépolis Rio Poty

Rio Grande do Norte

• Cinépolis Natal Shopping

Midwest region

Goiás

• Kinoplex Goiânia
• Cine Prime Anápolis
• Goiânia Cultural Cinema

Federal District

• Kinoplex Patio Brasil
• Kinoplex Boulevard
• Kinoplex Park Shopping

Mato Grosso

• Cinépolis Cuiabá Station
• Cine Center

Mato Grosso do Sul

• Cinépolis North South

South

Paraná

• Movie Walk
• Guarani Cinema – Cultural Gate
• Vila Rica Space
• Construcine Cornélio Procópio
• Construcine Londrina
• Cinépolis Jockey Plaza Shopping
• Cinépolis Patio Batel VIP

Santa Catarina

• Cinépolis Blumenau
• CInépolis Continente Park

Your city will receive the films of Studio Ghibli in theaters? Tell us in the comments below!

See also:

See how to take Studio Ghibli-style photos with ChatGPT

Learn about the history and all the Studio Ghibli films

Sources: GKids e Studio Ghibli Brazil.

reviewed by Luis Antonio Costa in 19 / 08 / 2025