‘Spirited Away’ Returns to Big Screens in 2025: Release Date, Showtimes and More

Published 10/01/2025, 11:28 AM EDT

Spirited Away is a dazzling whirlwind of imagination, where every frame shimmers with magic and mystery. Hayao Miyazaki’s vision bends reality, blending awe-inspiring spirits, surreal landscapes, and moments that make the heart race. From its 2001 release to breaking Japanese box office records, it became an unstoppable phenomenon. Its charm never fades. Often hailed as one of the best anime, the animated film is set for a dazzling re-release in 2025, ready to enchant a whole new generation of dreamers.

Spirited Away’s return to theaters in 2025 is sparking massive curiosity, as fans eagerly await the release date, showtimes, and hidden surprises.

Everything you need to know about Spirited Away’s 2025 re-release

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Tickets are now available for Fathom Entertainment’s 2025 re-release of Spirited Away, part of the celebrated Studio Ghibli Fest in partnership with GKIDS. This Academy Award-winning masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki enchants with breathtaking animation and unforgettable fantasy. Audiences can experience the magic on the big screen during five exclusive nationwide screenings from October 18 to 22, 2025. Fans eager to witness the wonder can secure their seats and showtimes easily through AMC Theatres, ensuring they do not miss this extraordinary cinematic event.

Audiences can dive into Studio Ghibli Fest 2025’s enchanting eight-film lineup, including The Boy and the Heron and the timeless Spirited Away. As fans rush to book their tickets, they can experience the magic in both the original Japanese with subtitles and the English-dubbed versions. Spirited Away will be shown in English on October 18, 19, and 22, and in Japanese with subtitles on October 20 and 21, five unforgettable days of wonder, imagination, and cinematic brilliance. As audiences prepare to see it again, the film’s plot continues to captivate fans, both old and new.

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On Rotten Tomatoes, Spirited Away shines with a 96% rating, as critics hail its brilliance. The mesmerizing plot captivated fans, leaving them enchanted, hooked, and eager for more magic.

From spirits to surprises: Exploring the plot of Spirited Away

Ten-year-old Chihiro Ogino stumbles into a mysterious, abandoned resort town with her parents, only to discover they have been transformed into pigs. Alone and frightened, she navigates Yubaba’s enchanted bathhouse, meeting Haku, the enigmatic boy who guides her, and Kamaji, the boiler spirit. Renamed Sen, she must work under the witch’s strict rule while retaining her true identity. Amid magical encounters with spirits like No-Face and the polluted river, Chihiro learns courage, cleverness, and the power of remembering who she truly is.

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Sen bravely confronts the chaos of Yubaba’s bathhouse, returning stolen magic, freeing Haku from the curse, and restoring Boh to his true form. Guided by Zeniba’s wisdom and a protective hairband, she navigates perilous encounters, tames No-Face, and uncovers Haku’s true identity as the spirit of the Kohaku River. Passing Yubaba’s final test, Sen regains her real name and reunites with her parents. Adding another gem to Netflix’s anime vault, fans are now excited to revisit the magic on the big screen all over again.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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