Studio Ghibli’s THE BOY AND THE HERON Takes Flight on Max This September

Studio Ghibli fans rejoice! The Oscar®️ and Golden Globe®️-winning film “The Boy and the Heron” will be making its U.S. streaming debut exclusively on Max starting Friday, September 6th.

This hand-drawn masterpiece marks Hayao Miyazaki’s grand return, both writing and directing his first feature film in a decade. “The Boy and the Heron” joins Max’s extensive Studio Ghibli library as part of their multiyear deal announced earlier this year.

The story follows young Mahito, who after a tragic loss, moves to his family’s rural estate. There, a string of mysterious events leads him to a hidden tower inhabited by a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito’s stepmother vanishes, he follows the heron into the tower, uncovering a fantastical world where the veil between the living and the dead is thin. Mahito embarks on a life-changing journey with the heron as his guide, seeking to unlock the secrets of this world and discover the truth about himself.

The film boasts a stellar voice cast, including Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh.

“The Boy and the Heron” is directed and written by Hayao Miyazaki, produced by Toshio Suzuki, and features a score by the legendary Joe Hisaishi. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this September on Max!