Since 2023, Netflix has published its “What We Watched” charts twice a year. Based on this data, What’s on Netflix evaluated which Studio Ghibli films have achieved the highest viewing figures on the streaming platform to date. We’ll give you an overview.
Over 40 million views for #1
The first place among the most frequently streamed Studio Ghibli films on Netflix is “Howl’s Moving Castle” from 2004. The fantasy title recorded 40.4 million views worldwide between 2023 and 2025.
The Oscar-winning film classic “Spirited Away” (2001) follows closely behind with 40 million views. “My Neighbor Totoro” (1988) completes the podium with 30.6 million views.
The other places are occupied by “Ponyo” (28.7 million), “Kiki’s Little Delivery Service” (15.8 million), “Arrietty” (13.4 million), “Aya and the Witch” (13.4 million), “The Boy and the Heron” (11.9 million), “Princess Mononoke” (10.7 million) and “The Kingdom of the Cats” (9.1 million).
In this context, one remarkable detail immediately catches the eye: The five most successful Ghibli films on Netflix were all created by the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki – and a new film is already said to be in the works.
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