SPIRITED AWAY IS TAKING THE STAGE—AND THE WORLD!
Studio Ghibli's Oscar-winning animated classic is getting a theatrical makeover, and it's hitting the road in a massive global tour starting in 2026.
Hold onto your No-Face masks! Toho Co., Ltd. just announced that the stage adaptation of "Spirited Away" is about to become a globe-trotting theatrical phenomenon, according to Variety. The production kicks off in December at Taiwan's National Theater in Taipei before heading to a full Japan tour starting in Tokyo—and that's just the beginning.
The world tour runs through 2028 and includes a triumphant return to London's iconic Coliseum in spring 2028. This isn't your living-room Studio Ghibli experience—it's a full-blown stage spectacular bringing Hayao Miyazaki's magical 2001 masterpiece to life with actors, puppetry, and theatrical wizardry.
The anime classic has already won hearts everywhere (hello, Oscar!), but now fans worldwide will get to see Chihiro's unforgettable journey in real time, live and in person. Whether you've watched the film a hundred times or you're ready to discover it on stage, this tour is shaping up to be one of the most enchanting theatrical events of the next few years. Start planning your pilgrimage!
Sources · Variety