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Studio Ghibli Announces Official Sequel to Kiki's Delivery Service Nearly 40 Years After the Original

Studio Ghibli has officially announced a sequel to Kiki's Delivery Service, the beloved 1989 classic, marking the first direct follow-up to the film in nearly four decades. The announcement comes alongside a new first look at the project, generating significant excitement among longtime fans of the studio. Ghibli continues to be a major force in animation, with new projects and theatrical re-releases keeping audience interest high.

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CBR and ComicBook.com both covered the sequel announcement; a third ComicBook.com article appears to focus on a separate theatrical re-release of Ghibli's first feature film rather than the sequel, suggesting the outlet conflated or ran two distinct Ghibli stories in close proximity.

What we know

  • An official sequel to Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service has been announced approximately 37–40 years after the original film's release.
  • A new first look at the sequel has been released alongside the announcement.
  • Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) is one of Studio Ghibli's most beloved classics and the studio's first feature film.
  • Studio Ghibli, established in 1985, remains one of Japan's most iconic animation studios.

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