PSA: 21 Films From Studio Ghibli Are Coming To Netflix Australia

Try to stay calm.

Studio Ghibli is undoubtedly one of the most highly acclaimed animation studios to have ever graced the planet. But there’s always been one small issue: their films have been notoriously difficult to stream.

However, that all changed when Netflix Australia announced that 21 movies from Studio Ghibli will be added to the streaming service this year.

From February 2020, 21 films from the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli are coming exclusively to Netflix.

We’re proud to bring beloved, influential stories like Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and My Neighbour Totoro to first-time viewers and high-flying fans alike. pic.twitter.com/955uiYAzA1

— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) January 20, 2020

The animation studio hopes that by licencing their films to Netflix, they’ll be able to reach new international audiences.

Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki said in a statement, "We’ve listened to our fans and have made the definitive decision to stream our film catalog. We hope people around the world will discover the world of Studio Ghibli through this experience."

All of Studio Ghibli’s major films will be rolled out in three waves over the next few months, starting on Saturday 1 February.

From February 1 you can expect to see:

Castle in the Sky (1986)
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Only Yesterday (1991)
Porco Rosso (1992)
Ocean Waves (1993)
Tales from Earthsea (2006)

— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) January 20, 2020

In March, another seven flicks will land on Aussie Netflix, including Spirited Away, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2003.

From March 1, you'll be able to stream:

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Princess Mononoke (1997)
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Spirited Away (2001)
The Cat Returns (2002)
Arrietty (2010)
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)

— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) January 20, 2020

Of course, it doesn’t stop there. From 1 April, you’ll be able to watch Ponyo, Howl’s Moving Castle, Pom Poko and more.

It’s an actual dream come true.

And, no joke, from April 1 you'll be able to catch:

Pom Poko (1994)
Whisper of the Heart (1995)
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Ponyo (2008)
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
The Wind Rises (2013)
When Marnie Was There (2014)

— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) January 20, 2020

While everywhere from Europe to Australasia will be able to catch the films on Netflix, the upcoming HBO Max has exclusive access to the catalogue in North America, and Ghibli’s homeland has its own rights deal, so those places will be excluded.

As part of the partnership, Netflix will subtitle the Ghibli titles into 28 different languages and dub them in up to 20 languages.

Now, we'll just patiently wait until we can immerse ourselves in those aesthetically stunning masterpieces. 

Header Image: Studio Ghibli