The Boy and the Heron HBO Max release date is right around the corner, and viewers are wondering when they can start streaming the movie. This upcoming US debut is a Japanese animated adventure-drama film. It was directed and written by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Toshio Suzuki. This movie begins with the following death of his mother and his father’s remarriage, Mahito, a strong-willed boy, embarks on a journey into a fantastical world where the living and the dead intersect.
Here’s when the film is coming out on HBO Max.
When is The Boy and the Heron HBO Max release date?
The Boy and the Heron HBO Max release date is Friday, September 6, 2024
The film was officially launched on July 14, 2024. Now it’s premiered on HBO Max for the first time and is set to release on the platform in a couple of months. The story revolves around a boy named Mahito who tragically loses his mother in a hospital fire. Afterward, Mahito relocates to his family’s countryside estate. Here a series of strange occurrences lead him to a secluded ancient tower inhabited by a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito’s new stepmother vanishes, he decides to follow the heron into the tower. Embarking on a thrilling adventure into a mystical realm where the living and the dead coexist. With the heron as his companion, Mahito must unravel the mysteries of this world and discover the truth about himself.
The Boy and the Heron English dubbed voice cast members include Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh.
When is The Boy and the Heron coming out via streaming?
The Boy and the Heron is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max on Friday, September 6, 2024. Viewers will be able to stream it at this time.
Current HBO Max subscribers will be able to watch the series when it airs, and if you haven’t already subscribed to the service, you can do so below:
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The Boy and the Heron’s official synopsis reads:
“While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother’s tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy’s mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the long-awaited one.”
