Hayao Miyazaki's Final Film 'The Boy and the Heron' Set for December Release with Star-Studded English Voice Cast

Anime legend Hayao Miyazaki's final film "The Boy and the Heron," received strong reactions and grossed over $56 million in its initial Japanese release, set to dazzle U.S. audiences with a star-studded voice cast that includes Christian Bale, Robert Pattinson and Florence Pugh. The film provides a glimpse into World War II from the perspective of a teenager who discovers a fantastical hidden world after his mother's passing.

Hayao Miyazaki’s final film 'The Boy and the Heron,' retitled for English-speaking audiences from the original Japanese title 'How Do You Live?,' is set to release in the U.S. in December, following its successful premiere in Japan this July, grossing over $56 million.
The movie centers around a teenager named Mahito living in World War II who discovers a secret, hidden world after his mother's death, and his journey is guided by a talking Grey Heron voiced by Robert Pattinson.
The English voice cast is comprised of an ensemble of A-list actors including Christian Bale, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh, among others. Bale is making a return to Ghibli following his role in 'Howl’s Moving Castle.'
Despite the film's successful run on the film festival circuit and accolades from the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival, there has been a purposeful effort to keep plot details concealed to maintain the magic and wonder of the movie.
Ahead of the U.S. release, Studio Ghibli and North American distributor GKIDS have released a teaser trailer that retains the secretive nature of the Japanese marketing campaign while showcasing the English voice cast.