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fan of the originalNeon Genesis Evangelioncan rejoice , as the series ' climactic movie ending , End of Evangelion , is making its American theatrical debut– almost 27 eld after its original release in Japan . While the flick has been released on house video and cyclosis before , this passing marks the film ’s first appearance in select theaters across the US .
The film , which is seeing a limited release from GKIDS , will be sort on March 17 and March 20 , 2024 , in theaters across the country . The screening will be of the original Japanese version with English subtitles , something likely to be welcomed by retentive - metre fans of the series .
While otherEvangelionfilms , particularly theRebuild of Evangeliontetralogy , have already strike theater , it can be shocking to realize what was arguably the firstEvangelionmovie ( it was proceeded by a compilation film , Death and Rebirth , recapping the serial ) has never really been sieve for audiences in America .
End of Evangelion Provides Essential Context to the Series
End of Evangelion Was Created By Hideaki Anno & Studio Gainax
Upon end , the originalNeon Genesis Evangelionanime pick up some degree of backlash for its bizarre end , with the last two episodes be of monologue and introspection rather than climactic giant robot activeness . End of Evangelionwas conceptualize as an alternative retelling of these two concluding episodes , and as such is split into two part : Episode 25 ' and Episode 26 ' . While the serial ' ending go around around the intimate sentiment and fears of the character , theEnd of Evangelionversion eventually offered the action - pack culmination many fan were hoping for .
That ’s not to say thatEnd of Evangelioncompletely replaces the original ending , however . The two endings are stand for to take place in bicycle-built-for-two , as is hinted at by flashes of world seen in the original episode 25 and 26 , which were expanded into full scenes in the picture . End of Evangelionitself has plenty of unusual and confusing imagery in it , which might leave some viewers just as garbled as they were with the original ending . Watching both endings is generally recommended by lover , providing a clearer picture of event .
End of Evangelion Coming to American Theaters Cements its Legacy
close of Evangelionwas not only satisfying for fans , but became beloved by critics as well , who plant the saturnine root word and unique visuals compelling . The movie hold a 90 % mark on Rotten Tomatoes , which is especially telling moot this is its first theatrical release . Fans should be mindful that the film contains some distressing content , both crimson and sexual in nature , although those who ’ve seen the serial publication should be fairly well - prepare . With only two night in theaters , fans need to act fast if they desire to appropriate this opportunity to seeNeon Genesis Evangelion ’s expectant ending on the silver screen door .
Look forEnd of Evangelionwhen it releases in field of operations on March 20th !
