GKids and IMAX to Bring Studio Ghibli 4K Restorations to North American IMAX Theaters in 2026

Overview

• IMAX and GKids confirmed a partnership to present newly restored Studio Ghibli films in IMAX across North America beginning in 2026.
• The IMAX releases will derive from fresh 4K restorations completed at Studio Ghibli under the direct oversight of Atsushi Okui.
• The next title in the program is scheduled to debut in IMAX early next year, with the specific film and dates to be announced.
• The announcement follows Princess Mononoke’s strong performance as IMAX’s second-highest grossing vault release.
• GKids and IMAX have worked together on Ghibli titles since 2021, including The Boy and the Heron, the studio’s first IMAX screening.