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The End of Evangelion

The End of Evangelion is available on Criterion Channel as of September 1, alongside the television anime and Evangelion: Death (True)². Merchandise from the film continues to arrive through Sega's XrossLink prize figure line.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 21

GKIDS announced the EVANGELION 30th Movie Fest for U.S. theaters, with Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth screening on July 21 and The End of Evangelion on July 22. The two theatrical films had been out of print in North America for years, and the event ties to the 30th anniversary of the original television series. Tickets went on sale through GKIDS' website.

On September 1, Criterion Channel added the Neon Genesis Evangelion television anime along with Evangelion: Death (True)² and The End of Evangelion. GKIDS licensed the titles in 2020. The streaming addition brings the films and series to a new platform after a period of limited availability in North America.

Sega's XrossLink prize figure series is producing Unit-02 and an EVA Mass Production Unit from the film, with the two intended to be displayed together to recreate the battle scene. Unit-02 stands about 16 centimeters tall and the Mass Production Unit about 18 centimeters. The figures are scheduled as crane game prizes, with a rollout that the stories describe as beginning September 11 and then sequentially from September 18.

Key facts

Theatrical event
GKIDS announced the EVANGELION 30th Movie Fest, screening Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth on July 21 and The End of Evangelion on July 22 in U.S. theaters. ↗
Streaming availability
Criterion Channel added the Neon Genesis Evangelion television anime, Evangelion: Death (True)², and The End of Evangelion on September 1. ↗
Licensing
GKIDS licensed the titles in 2020. ↗
Home video status
The original anime and films had been out of print in North America. ↗
Figure lineup
Sega's XrossLink series pairs Unit-02 with an EVA Mass Production Unit from the film. ↗
Figure sizes
Unit-02 stands about 16 centimeters tall; the Mass Production Unit is about 18 centimeters. ↗
Figure release
The figures are scheduled as crane game prizes, with products rolling out sequentially from September 18. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
movie · 2026-09-01 · North America · 2026-08-05
Release
movie · 2026-07-22 · US · 2026-06-29
Licensed by
GKIDS (North America) · 2026-08-05

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Sep 17

Sega To Release Two Evangelion XrossLink Prize Figures From September 18

Sega plans to release two prize figures in its XrossLink series based on Neon Genesis Evangelion Theatrical Edition Air / My Purest Heart for You. The lineup pairs Unit-02 with an EVA Mass Production Model, each measuring roughly 10 by 16 to 18 centimeters. Displayed side by side, the two figures recreate the battle scene from the film. The products roll out sequentially from September 18.

Sep 6

Sega XrossLink Figures Recreate End of Evangelion's Unit-02 vs Mass Production Battle

Sega's XrossLink figure series is adding Unit-02 and an EVA Mass Production Unit from Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (Air/Magokoro o, Kimi ni). The two figures, scheduled as crane game prizes starting September 11, 2026, can be displayed together to recreate the film's battle scene. Unit-02 stands about 16 cm tall; the Mass Production Unit is about 18 cm.

Aug 5

Criterion Channel Adds Evangelion Anime and Films on September 1

Criterion Channel will add the Neon Genesis Evangelion television anime and the Evangelion: Death (True)² and The End of Evangelion films on September 1. GKIDS licensed the titles in 2020. The original anime and films had long been out of print in North America.

Jun 29

Evangelion Films Hit U.S. Theaters for 30th Anniversary Movie Fest

GKIDS announced the EVANGELION 30th Movie Fest, screening Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth on July 21 and The End of Evangelion on July 22 in U.S. theaters. Tickets are now on sale via GKIDS' website. The event marks the 30th anniversary of the original TV series.