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ARRIETA
IMAX® Previews on October 14 and 15
In theaters starting Friday, October 16
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NEW YORK/LONDON (September 10, 2026) – Get ready to experience a small world on the biggest screen yet. From the world famous Studio Ghibli, ARRIETA comes to IMAX® for the first time in the UK and Ireland, newly remastered in 4K, from Wednesday October 14, 2026. The film will also be released in theaters Friday October 16.
ARRIETA will be released in IMAX and theaters in both the Japanese original with English subtitles and the 2011 UK-produced English dub featuring Tom Holland’s first film performance. The cast features British and Irish icons such as Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, Olivia Colman, Geraldine McEwan and Mark Strong.
ARRIETA is a magnificent, adventure-filled adaptation of Mary Norton’s “The Borrowers,” one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, directed by Academy Award® nominee Hiromasa Yonebayashi and based on a screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki, who also worked on the planning of the film project, and Keiko Niwa.
The release continues GKIDS’ celebration of the timeless works of Studio Ghibli, featuring Yoshifumi Kondo. whisper of the heart theatrical release of Friday September 18and IMAX previews of Wednesday September 16. Much like the GKIDS and IMAX partnership in North America, fans can expect additional IMAX releases of new Studio Ghibli 4K Remasters, in addition to the re-release of the entire library on all home video platforms.
The release follows the recent announcement that GKIDS has acquired, through Goodfellas, the UK and Irish distribution rights to the 23-film library of Japan’s renowned Studio Ghibli, one of the most acclaimed and influential animation studios in the world. In the UK and Ireland, GKIDS will work closely with its sister company and long-time collaborator, Anime Limited, the Glasgow-based distributor, which was recently acquired by GKIDS parent company Toho Global.
Synopsis
In a secret world hidden beneath the ground, tiny people called Borrowers live out of sight of humans. But when brave Arrietty is gathering supplies, Sho, a human boy, discovers her and they begin to form a friendship that turns into a heartwarming adventure.
Source: Anime Limited