Is ‘Castle in the Sky’ Streaming on Netflix, Max or Crunchyroll?

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The Japanese animation Castle in the Sky was first released in 1986 — but this week, you can relive the magic all over again as Studio Ghibli plans to re-release the movie for two days only. Luckily, we have all the information on how you can watch it!

The fantasy film — which stars James Van Der Beek, Mark Hamill and Anna Paquin in the English dubbed version — follows Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice who spots Sheeta, a young girl floating down from the sky with a glowing pendant. Together, the two embark on a journey to find a legendary floating castle.

So where can you watch Castle in the Sky? Is it on Netflix? What about Max?

Here’s everything we know about the upcoming movie:

WHERE TO WATCH CASTLE IN THE SKY:

As Castle in the Sky gears up to celebrate its 37th anniversary, it will get a special two-day release in select movie theaters on July 10 and July 12. You can check the Fandango for local showings. Plus, it’s available to rent or purchase on digital platforms like  Amazon, Vudu, Apple or YouTube and available to stream on Max. Read on for more information.

IS CASTLE IN THE SKY STREAMING ON MAX?

Yes, Castle in the Sky is currently available to stream on Max (formerly known as HBO Max). You can subscribe to the streaming platform for $9.99 per month with ads and for $15.99 per month without ads.

'Castle in the Sky'
Photo: Everett Collection

IS CASTLE IN THE SKY STREAMING ON CRUNCHYROLL?

Despite Crunchyroll being the go-to hub for anime films, Castle in the Sky is unfortunately not available on the streamer.

IS CASTLE IN THE SKY STREAMING ON NETFLIX?

No, Castle in the Sky is not streaming on Netflix — at least not any time soon. While it could come to the streamer in the future, you’re better off just watching it on Max or renting the movie on digital in the meantime.