You can watch Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki-directed fan favorites, such as Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, andPonyo again on the big screen this April 15-21 exclusively at SM Cinemas in Metro Manila and in provincial outlets, courtesy of Reality MM Studios.
Studio Ghibli movies are popular for their whimsical and fantastical approach to storytelling, blending reality and fantasy elements in each of their films.
This year, Kiki’s Delivery Service celebrated its 35th anniversary while Castle in the Sky and Arrietty had 4K remasters.
Ticket prices are P275 in Metro Manila cinemas and P230 for provincial cinemas. Tickets will be available soon via the SM Cinema website.
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The Studio Ghibli Film Festival 2026 features Hayao Miyazaki-directed titles: Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, and Ponyo, screening April 15 to 21 at SM Cinemas nationwide.
The festival screens exclusively at SM Cinemas in Metro Manila and select provincial outlets, presented by Reality MM Studios, running from April 15 to 21, 2026.
Tickets cost P275 in Metro Manila cinemas and P230 in provincial cinemas. Tickets will be made available soon through the official SM Cinema website.
Yes. Kiki’s Delivery Service celebrated its 35th anniversary this year, while Castle in the Sky and Arrietty both received 4K remasters, adding to the festival’s lineup of classic Ghibli titles.
All five featured films, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, and Ponyo, were directed by Hayao Miyazaki, known for blending whimsical fantasy with grounded emotional storytelling.
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