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7.4 / 10(522 votes)IMDbNR19971h 41m$16K Worldwide GrossJapan

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 シト新生

“Welcome to the apocalypse.”

Synopsis

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.

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EVANGELION:DEATH (TRUE)² & REBIRTH - Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 21, 2026

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 30, 2002

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$16K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hideaki Anno, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Ken Ando, Naoyasu Habu, Hiroyuki Ishido, Tsuyoshi Kaga, Shoichi Masuo, Seiji Mizushima, Tensai Okamura, Akira Takamura, Tetsuya Watanabe, Minoru Ohara, Masahiko Otsuka, Keiichi Sugiyama
Screenplay & Story
Hideaki Anno, Akio Satsukawa, Yoji Enokido, Shinji Higuchi, Mitsuo Iso, Hiroshi Yamaguchi
Original Score
Shiro Sagisu
Original Title
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 シト新生
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 41m
Worldwide Gross
$16K
Production Studios
GAINAX, Production I.G, Tatsunoko Production, KADOKAWA Shoten, TV Tokyo, SEGA, Toei Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hideaki Anno, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Ken Ando, Naoyasu Habu, Hiroyuki Ishido, Tsuyoshi Kaga, Shoichi Masuo, Seiji Mizushima, Tensai Okamura, Akira Takamura, Tetsuya Watanabe, Minoru Ohara, Masahiko Otsuka, Keiichi Sugiyama

Screenplay & Story

Hideaki Anno, Akio Satsukawa, Yoji Enokido, Shinji Higuchi, Mitsuo Iso, Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Original Score & Music

Shiro Sagisu

Director of Photography

Hisao Shirai

Film Editing

Sachiko Miki, Masayuki

Producers

Marvin Gleicher, Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Hiroyuki Yamaga

Department Leadership Roster

Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

Director

Masayuki

Masayuki

Director

Kazuya Tsurumaki

Kazuya Tsurumaki

Director

Akio Satsukawa

Writer

Shiro Sagisu

Shiro Sagisu

Original Music Composer

okama

Production Design

Ken Ando

Director

Naoyasu Habu

Director

Hiroyuki Ishido

Director

Tsuyoshi Kaga

Director

Shoichi Masuo

Shoichi Masuo

Director

Seiji Mizushima

Seiji Mizushima

Director

Tensai Okamura

Tensai Okamura

Director

Akira Takamura

Director

Tetsuya Watanabe

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth about?

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.

Who directed Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth was directed by Hideaki Anno, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Ken Ando, Naoyasu Habu, Hiroyuki Ishido, Tsuyoshi Kaga, Shoichi Masuo, Seiji Mizushima, Tensai Okamura, Akira Takamura, Tetsuya Watanabe, Minoru Ohara, Masahiko Otsuka, Keiichi Sugiyama.

Who stars in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?

The principal cast of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth includes Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Kotono Mitsuishi, Fumihiko Tachiki.

When was Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth released and how long is it?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

How much did Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth make at the box office?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth grossed $16K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth was composed by Shiro Sagisu.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).