Studio Ghibli Retrospective
Get spirited away at this magical cinema tribute, revisiting 'My Neighbour Totoro', 'Howl's Moving Castle', 'Princess Mononoke' and more on the big screen.
Overview
Some kinds of movie magic never get old, and Studio Ghibli's films are exactly that type. Understandably, a whole heap of Sydney cinemas have agreed with that idea over the years, hosting their own events dedicated to the Japanese animation house. We understand — who doesn't want to watch these animated delights over and over?
In 2025, Hayden Orpheum is one such site, bringing Studio Ghibli's gorgeous features back to the big screen from 7pm on Thursday nights across Thursday, August 7–Thursday, October 2. Yes, you should make like a moving castle to see Howl's Moving Castle. And yes, you'll be palling around with My Neighbour Totoro, too.
Other highlights include Spirited Away, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke and The Wind Rises, as well as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service and Porco Rosso.
If you've missed these films in their limited cinema runs or fest appearances in the past, consider this your chance to catch up. Sure, you might've seen everything that Studio Ghibli has made before — but these movies really are something extra special when they're flickering across the silver screen.
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