Studio Ghibli has said it is in no hurry to begin work on its next film, describing current conversations about future projects as merely "casual" rather than concrete planning. The comments suggest the acclaimed Japanese animation studio, known for its meticulous and often lengthy production process, is not under pressure to announce a follow-up to its recent releases despite ongoing fan anticipation.

The studio characterised the nature of any future project as "very unpredictable" at this stage, indicating that no formal decisions have been made about a director, story or timeline. This approach is consistent with Ghibli's history of prioritising creative readiness over release schedules, meaning fans may need to wait some time before any official announcement.