Studio Ghibli Film Festival 2026 Announced at SM Cinemas This April
Fans of Studio Ghibli in the Philippines can once again experience the magic of its iconic films on the big screen, as SM Cinema announces the Studio Ghibli Film Festival 2026, scheduled to run from April 15 to 21 across participating branches nationwide.
The announcement was made through SM Cinema’s official social media pages and later shared by anime community outlets, confirming the return of the beloved film showcase following previous successful runs of the Ghibli festival in the country.
This year’s lineup highlights some of the most celebrated works from the studio, including:
- Spirited Away
- Howl's Moving Castle
- My Neighbor Totoro
- Castle in the Sky
- Ponyo
These films, many directed by renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, are widely regarded as timeless classics and continue to attract audiences across generations.
Nationwide Screenings
The festival will be screened exclusively at SM Cinema locations, with multiple participating branches listed in the official promotional materials. Ticket prices are indicated at ₱275 in Metro Manila and ₱230 in provincial cinemas, based on the event poster.
Participating SM Cinema Branches
- SM Aura
- SM City Bacolod
- SM City Bacoor
- SM City Baguio
- SM City Baliwag
- SM City Batangas
- SM City BF Parañaque
- SM City Bicutan
- SM City Butuan
- SM City Cabanatuan
- SM City Calamba
- SM City Cauayan
- SM CDO Downtown Premier
- SM City Cebu
- SM City Clark
- SM City Dasmariñas
- SM City East Ortigas
- SM City Fairview
- SM City Grand Central
- SM City Iloilo
- SM J Mall
- SM Lanang Premier
- SM City Laoag
- SM City Legazpi
- SM City Lipa
- SM City Lucena
- SM Mall of Asia
- SM City Manila
- SM City Marikina
- SM City Marilao
- SM City Masinag
- SM Megamall
- SM City Naga
- SM City North EDSA
- SM City Olongapo Central
- SM City Pampanga
- SM City Puerto Princesa
- SM City Roxas
- SM City San Jose del Monte
- SM City San Mateo
- SM City San Pablo
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- SM Southmall
- SM City Sta. Mesa
- SM City Sta. Rosa
- SM City Sucat
- SM City Tanza
- SM City Tarlac
- SM City Telabastagan
- SM City Valenzuela
- SM City Urdaneta Central
A Return to the Big Screen Experience
The Studio Ghibli Film Festival offers fans a rare opportunity to revisit these animated masterpieces in theaters, delivering a cinematic experience that differs from streaming platforms. The event continues the tradition of celebrating Ghibli’s legacy through theatrical re-releases, allowing both longtime fans and new audiences to immerse themselves in its richly crafted worlds.
The featured titles in the Studio Ghibli Film Festival 2026 are part of the acclaimed works produced by Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, along with producer Toshio Suzuki.
Notable Films in the Lineup
- Spirited Away – An original story written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
- Howl's Moving Castle – Based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones.
- My Neighbor Totoro – An original film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
- Castle in the Sky – An original story by Hayao Miyazaki.
- Ponyo – Inspired by “The Little Mermaid,” written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
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