Where to Watch Every Studio Ghibli Movie Online in 2025

For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its breathtaking hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese animation studio has crafted a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, spanning a diverse range of genres from fantastical adventures to poignant reflections on life. This comprehensive guide details where to stream or purchase every Studio Ghibli film currently available.

Essential Studio Ghibli Films

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Streaming and Purchasing Studio Ghibli Films

Max Streaming Service: Your Primary Source

With plans starting at $9.99, Max is the primary streaming platform for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Note that Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is an exception, currently available on Netflix. This guide encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with its TV specials and pre-studio films.

Below, find streaming links and alternative options for each film. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).

Film Listings with Streaming and Purchase Options

• Grave of the Fireflies (1988): Stream: Netflix; IGN Review
• *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984):** Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• *Castle in the Sky (1986):** Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• *My Neighbor Totoro (1988):** Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• *Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):** Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• Only Yesterday (1991): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
• *Porco Rosso (1992):** Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN 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 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 Review
• The Cat Returns (2002): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• *Howl's Moving Castle (2004):** Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• Tales from Earthsea (2006): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
• *Ponyo (2008):** Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• The Secret World of Arrietty (2010): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• From Up on Poppy Hill (2011): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• *The Wind Rises (2013):** Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN Review
• The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube; IGN 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 Review

*Denotes films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Physical Media Options

GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray steelbook releases for collectors.

Future Studio Ghibli Projects

While initially believed to be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, as of October 2023, he is reportedly working on a new Studio Ghibli project. Details remain undisclosed.