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8.2 / 10(1,006 votes)IMDbNR20212h 35m$93.9M Worldwide GrossJapan

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版:||

“Bye-bye, all of EVANGELION.”

Synopsis

In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 15, 2023

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

August 12, 2021

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 17, 2023

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.16x ROI)

Production Budget

$29.7M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$93.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.16x

+$64.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $29.7MWorldwide: $93.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kazuya Tsurumaki, Mahiro Maeda, Katsuichi Nakayama, Hideaki Anno
Screenplay & Story
Hideaki Anno
Original Score
Shiro Sagisu
Original Title
シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版:||
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
2h 35m
Production Budget
$29.7M
Worldwide Gross
$93.9M
Production Studios
khara

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kazuya Tsurumaki, Mahiro Maeda, Katsuichi Nakayama, Hideaki Anno

Screenplay & Story

Hideaki Anno

Original Score & Music

Shiro Sagisu

Director of Photography

Toru Fukushi, Nanae Hirabayashi

Film Editing

Emi Tsujita

Producers

Hideaki Anno, Tomoyuki Ogata

Department Leadership Roster

Toru Fukushi

Director of Photography

Shiro Sagisu

Shiro Sagisu

Original Music Composer

Kazuya Tsurumaki

Kazuya Tsurumaki

Director

Mahiro Maeda

Mahiro Maeda

Director

Katsuichi Nakayama

Director

Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

Director

Nanae Hirabayashi

Director of Photography

Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

Screenplay

Emi Tsujita

Editor

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)MA 15+
Canada18A
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 Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

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

What is Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time about?

In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.

Who directed Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time was directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, Mahiro Maeda, Katsuichi Nakayama, Hideaki Anno.

Who stars in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?

The principal cast of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time includes Megumi Ogata, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi.

When was Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time released and how long is it?

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.

What was the box office and production budget of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time had a reported production budget of $29.7M and grossed $93.9M at the worldwide box office (3.16 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time was composed by Shiro Sagisu.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; 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.).