My Neighbor Totoro Returns to US Theaters July 11

By The Backlot

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Totoro and two children sit on a mossy log over a pond while fishing in a lush green summer scene from My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro returns to US theaters July 11 for five nights as part of Ghibli Fest 2026, presented by GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment. Screenings include a bonus featurette on how the film was made.

This is the 1988 Hayao Miyazaki film that convinced a generation that animation could be slow, tender, and completely devastating. Two sisters move to the countryside and befriend a forest spirit who does very little and means everything. At 86 minutes, it is the most efficient movie you will ever see.

Bring someone who has never seen it on a big screen. Screenings are available in both Japanese subtitled and English dubbed. Both work.

Watch Before You Go: Spirited Away.

Group Chat Take: Sub or dub is the argument. You settle it by going twice.

Quick Facts

My Neighbor Totoro Returns to US Theaters July 11

DirectorHayao Miyazaki

CastNoriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi, Shigesato Itoi, Sumi Shimamoto

GenreFantasy, Animation, Family

Release2026-07-11

Runtime86 min

Rated8.1/10

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My Neighbor Totoro is back in US theaters July 11. Five nights only, sub and dub. The best reason to go to a movie theater this week.

Bring someone who has never seen it on a big screen. Screenings are available in both Japanese subtitled and English dubbed. Both work.

Watch Before You Go: Spirited Away.

Group Chat Take: Sub or dub is the argument. You settle it by going twice.