It’s been a tumultuous few months for Studio Ghibli fans. It wasn’t too long ago that the studio said they weren’t open to the world of streaming. Roughly five seconds later, it was reported that they were headed to HBO Max — at least in the United States. That left international rights completely up in the air. So, would this mean the rest of the world had to keep on buying the Blu-rays?

Perhaps not. Netflix’s New Zealand account posted some recent news via Twitter, indicating a brand-new deal across the globe.

“From February 2020, 21 films from the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli are coming exclusively to Netflix. 

“We’re proud to bring beloved, influential stories like Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and My Neighbour Totoro to first-time viewers and high-flying fans alike.”

From February 2020, 21 films from the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli are coming exclusively to Netflix.

We’re proud to bring beloved, influential stories like Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and My Neighbour Totoro to first-time viewers and high-flying fans alike. pic.twitter.com/955uiYAzA1

— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) January 20, 2020

It looks like overseas audiences are getting a better deal, as the streaming starts on February 1, with seven films, and each month through April, you can catch a bunch more.

From March 1, you'll be able to stream:

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Princess Mononoke (1997)
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Spirited Away (2001)
The Cat Returns (2002)
Arrietty (2010)
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)

— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) January 20, 2020

And, no joke, from April 1 you'll be able to catch:

Pom Poko (1994)
Whisper of the Heart (1995)
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Ponyo (2008)
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
The Wind Rises (2013)
When Marnie Was There (2014)

— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) January 20, 2020

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SOURCE: Netflix