Studio Ghibli’s inaugural feature, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, will hit theaters again from August 22‑26, 2025, as part of the traveling Ghibli Fest’s 40th‑anniversary run. The studio also confirmed a single‑volume film‑comic omnibus slated for release on July 28, 2026.

August 2025 theatrical run brings ‘Laputa’ back to cinemas

Tickets for the five‑day showing are being sold through GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment, offering both the original Japanese track and an English dub.. According to the festival’s official website, the limited engagement aims to let a new generation experience the steampunk adventure on the big screen, echoing the film’s original 1986 premiere.

July 28, 2026 film‑comic omnibus consolidates four volumes

The omnibus compiles the four‑volume film‑comic—first published in 2003—into a single hardcover that pairs movie stills with dialogue balloons. The publisher announced the release on its Amazon pre‑order page, noting that the edition will be the first time the entire adaptation is available in one book.

40th‑anniversary Ghibli Fest highlights studio’s early struggles

Ghibli Fest’s milestone coincides with a reminder that Laputa was not a box‑office hit when it opened in 1986.. As the source notes, the film only achieved cult status through repeated re‑releases, underscoring the studio’s gradual rise from financial uncertainty to global acclaim.

What remains unclear about the new omnibus?

The announcement did not specify whether the omnibus will include any previously unreleased artwork or commentary from Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata. it also leaves open whether the edition will be printed in lanugages beyond English, a detail that could affect international collectors.

Why the timing matters for Ghibli’s legacy

Re‑releasing a 1986 classic during a 40th‑anniversary celebration reinforces the studio’s brand as a timeless storyteller. as the report says, the film’s themes of technology versus nature continue to resonate,and the dual theatrical and print events may boost sales ahead of the studio’s next original release.