GKIDS, Studio Ghibli and Fathom Events have teamed up to
Princess Mononoke to U.S. theaters for two days only in celebration of the films 20th anniversary and Director Hayao Miyazaki's birthday. The classic anime film will hit select theaters in subtitled form on Thursday January 5th 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and an English dubbed version will hit select theaters Monday January 9th 2017 at 7:00 p.m. (local times). The English-dubbed version includes the vocal talents of Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudop, Claire Daines, Minnie Driver, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Billy Bob Thorton.
Head over to Fathom Events to pick up your tickets!
"Twenty years after its release,
Princess Mononoke remains an undisputed animated triumph and one of the most thrilling adventures ever produced," said GKIDS' President Eric Beckman. "Following the great success of
Spirited Away returning to theaters, we are excited to present
Princess Mononoke in a theatrical setting to fans both old and new. It's also a fitting way to celebrate Miyazaki's birthday as we remind ourselves of the cinematic gifts he has given audiences over the years."
In addition to the animated feature film, movie audiences will be able to view the never-before-released in North American 1995 Miyazaki-directed music video by the Japanese rock duo Chage & Aska for their song
On Your Mark.
Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior named Ashitaka sets out for the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. Once there, he becomes inextricably entangled in a bitter battle that matches Lady Eboshi and a proud clan of humans against the forest's animal gods, who are led by the brave Princess Mononoke, a young woman raised by wolves!