Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版：破
“In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.”
Synopsis
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-05
Top Cast
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Megumi Ogata
Shinji Ikari (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
Yuko Miyamura
Asuka Shikinami Langley (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto
Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)
Kotono Mitsuishi
Misato Katsuragi (voice)
Yuriko Yamaguchi
Ritsuko Akagi (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Ryoji Kaji (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki
Gendo Ikari (voice)
Motomu Kiyokawa
Kozo Fuyutsuki (voice)
Miki Nagasawa
Maya Ibuki (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Shigeru Aoba (voice)
Hiro Yuuki
Makoto Hyuuga (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Toji Suzuhara (voice)
Tetsuya Iwanaga
Kensuke Aida (voice)
Junko Iwao
Hikari Horaki (voice)
Mugihito
Keel Lorenz (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 21, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.43x
+$34.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno
- Screenplay & Story
- Hideaki Anno
- Original Score
- Shiro Sagisu
- Original Title
- ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版：破
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.3M
- Production Studios
- khara, Dynamo Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno
Hideaki Anno
Shiro Sagisu
Toru Fukushi
Hiroshi Okuda
Toshimichi Otsuki
Department Leadership Roster
Hideaki Anno
Screenplay
Shiro Sagisu
Original Music Composer
Masayuki
Director
Kazuya Tsurumaki
Director
Hideaki Anno
Director
Toru Fukushi
Director of Photography
Hiroshi Okuda
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance about?
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.
Who directed Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance was directed by Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno.
Who stars in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
The principal cast of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance includes Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto, Kotono Mitsuishi.
When was Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance released and how long is it?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $44.3M at the worldwide box office (4.43 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance was composed by Shiro Sagisu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).