Max to Stream Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron Following Oscar Win
The highly acclaimed animated film The Boy and the Heron, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is set to be available for streaming on Max in the near future. This announcement comes on the heels of the movie’s recent victory at the Oscars, where it was awarded the prestigious title of Best Animated Feature. The distribution company Gkids has solidified another agreement with the streaming platform to maintain its status as the exclusive provider of Studio Ghibli’s extensive collection of films.
Continued Partnership Between Gkids and Max
Elizabeth Bannan, a representative from Warner Bros. Discovery, expressed delight over the ongoing collaboration between Gkids and Max. She emphasized the significance of offering viewers access to a diverse array of captivating narratives, including the award-winning and critically acclaimed lineup of Studio Ghibli films. This partnership ensures that fans will have the opportunity to enjoy timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces from the world-renowned realm of Japanese animated cinema.
Since its rebranding as HBO Max in 2020, the streaming service has been showcasing Studio Ghibli’s works, thus introducing a wider global audience to the brilliance of Miyazaki’s creations. Viewers have been able to immerse themselves in a plethora of films from the iconic studio, complete with both original Japanese dialogue accompanied by subtitles and English-language dubbing for accessibility.
Studio Ghibli Films Available on Max
For those eager to explore the enchanting universe of Studio Ghibli, here is a compilation of films currently accessible on Max:
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
- Castle in the Sky (1986)
- My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
- Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
- Only Yesterday (1991)
- Porco Rosso (1992)
- Ocean Waves (1993)
- Pom Poko (1994)
- Whisper of the Heart (1995)
- Princess Mononoke (1997)
- My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
- Spirited Away (2001)
- The Cat Returns (2002)
- Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
- Tales from Earthsea (2006)
- Ponyo (2008)
- The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
- From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
- The Wind Rises (2013)
- The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)
- When Marnie Was There (2014)
- Earwig and the Witch (2020)
While The Boy and the Heron is slated for a theatrical re-release following its recent Oscar triumph, its arrival on Max for streaming purposes will be disclosed at a later date. Stay tuned for updates on this eagerly anticipated addition to the platform’s content.
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