Celebrating 30 Years of “Evangelion” with Monthly Cine Festivals
A thrilling announcement is on the horizon for “Evangelion” enthusiasts as festivities honoring the series’ 30th anniversary prepare to unfold across Japanese theaters. Set to span from October to February, fans can look forward to specially curated screenings of all six films.
Screenings and Celebrations: Revitalizing a Franchise Classic
“Monthly Eva: Evangelion 30th Movie Fest. 2025-2026” will showcase the cherished films in theaters nationwide, providing a nostalgic journey through the franchise’s evolution. For both long-time fans and new explorers, this is a golden opportunity to relive the impact of “Evangelion.”
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The schedule for these epic revival screenings is eagerly awaited by fans.”
GKIDS screened The End of Evangelion film in U.S. theaters in March 2024.
The End of Evangelion was first released in 1997 as an alternate ending to the television anime.
GKIDS licensed the North American theatrical, home video, and EST rights for the film in 2020 and released it on Blu-ray Disc and digital download-to-own later that year.
The company screened Evangelion: 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon A Time (Shin Evangelion Gekijō-ban :||),
the final film in Hidaki Anno’s reimagined Evangelion tetralogy, in select IMAX theaters in the U.S. in November 2022. The film then screened in U.S. theaters that December.
GKIDS released the Evangelion: 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon A Time (Shin Evangelion Gekijō-ban :||) film on Blu-ray Disc and Collector’s Edition 4K UHD in October 2023.
In May last year, Hideaki Anno hinted at possibilities for more “Evangelion” stories, hinting there might be plans for additional content within the franchise.”
Sources: Evangelions website, Comic Natalie
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