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The Rebuild of Evangelion is a tetralogy of animated science fiction films that reimagines the iconic original anime series. The story begins as a retelling of the early conflicts between humanity and mysterious beings known as Angels, before branching into an entirely original narrative path with drastic consequences for the world and its characters. Because this is a continuous serialized epic that evolves chronologically from one film to the next, watching the movies in their intended sequence is essential for understanding the shifting continuity, character arcs, and overarching plot developments. Skipping entries or watching them out of order will disrupt the narrative progression and emotional impact of the series.
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Movie, 2007
Watch this first as it establishes the premise, introducing Shinji Ikari and his role in piloting an Evangelion unit to defend Tokyo-3 against the attacking Angels.
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Movie, 2009
Watch this second to continue the escalating conflict, introducing new pilots Makinami Mari Illustrous and Asuka Langley Shikinami as NERV defends against ongoing Angel attacks.
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Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Movie, 2012
Watch this third to experience a dramatic time jump fourteen years after the Third Impact, where Shinji awakens in a ruined world and befriends Kaworu Nagisa.
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Movie, 2021
Watch this fourth to conclude the tetralogy, following the aftermath of the Fourth Impact as the stranded survivors attempt to live outside their pilot roles.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone | Movie | 2007 | ★ 7.6 | Not yet |
| 2 | Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance | Movie | 2009 | ★ 7.8 | Not yet |
| 3 | Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo | Movie | 2012 | ★ 7.2 | Not yet |
| 4 | Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time | Movie | 2021 | ★ 8.2 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the first film in the tetralogy, Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, which introduces the setting, the threat of the Angels, and the main protagonist Shinji Ikari.
Yes, release order is strictly required because the four movies form a continuous, serialized narrative arc that builds directly upon the events and dramatic paradigm shifts of the preceding films.
None of the entries can be skipped. All four movies are essential component parts of a single overarching story arc, and missing any film leaves major gaps in the plot and character development.
Watch in this order: 1. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, 2. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, 3. Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, 4. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2007 and 2021.
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time has the highest average rating in this guide, at 8.2 out of 10.