Gorgeous Trailer + Poster for ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ IMAX Re-Release
by Alex Billington
February 23, 2026
Source: YouTube
“We fly with our spirit.” Watch out for Kiki! GKids + IMAX have unveiled a brand new official trailer for the 4K restoration IMAX re-release of Kiki’s Delivery Service coming up this March. Kiki’s was the fourth film made by Studio Ghibli after starting in 1986 – just after My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and before Porco Rosso (1992). The timeless and beloved classic from director Hayao Miyazaki and the globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli about a young witch who goes on an adventure in a new city with her black cat Jiji (who’s the best!!). 🐈⬛ The release marks the first time ever that Kiki’s Delivery Service will play on IMAX screens. At least for a few days this March. The latest Ghibli title in the continued partnership of 4K updates to GKids’ animated classics. Kiki settles in a seaside town and starts a high-flying delivery service. Here begins her magical encounter with independence and responsibility, making lifelong friends and also finding her place in the world. This new re-release will include the original Japanese version with subtitles + the English dub (from its US release in 1990). Along with a new poster based on an original piece of concept art from celebrated studio veteran and Whisper of the Heart director Yoshifumi Kondo. View both below.
Here’s the official IMAX trailer (+ poster) for Hayao Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service, from YouTube:
It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside town, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation. Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world. Kiki’s Delivery Service, also known as 魔女の宅急便 in Japanese, is written and directed and animated by Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki – his fifth feature film at the time just after My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and before Porco Rosso (1992). Based on an original story by Eiko Kadono. Produced by Hayao Miyazaki. Made by Studio Ghibli in 1989. With original music by Joe Hisaishi. The film initially opened in Japanese theaters in July 1989, only showing up in the US in December 1990. It has since become a beloved animated classic. GKids will host a 4K re-release of Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service in IMAX exclusively in the US & Canada starting March 13th, 2026 this spring. Tickets are on sale now with showings in original Japanese language with subtitles + English dub versions. For info visit the official site.
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