Will Hayao Miyazaki direct and release another feature film (after 'The Boy and the Heron') before the end of 2029?

Miyazaki's Return: One More Film by 2029?

Despite declaring *The Boy and the Heron* his final film, Hayao Miyazaki has reportedly returned to the studio. This prediction asks if he will successfully direct and release another feature film before the end of 2029.

The Creative Compulsion

The high 'Yes' vote is based on Miyazaki's history of failed retirements and recent reports from Studio Ghibli producers confirming he is brainstorming new concepts (potentially an action-adventure). However, his age (he would be nearly 90 by 2029) and the slow pace of Ghibli's hand-drawn production are significant risks. A release by 2029 would require a faster production cycle than his previous film, suggesting a potentially smaller-scale or more collaborative project.