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An Anime Classic Returns to Theaters

GKIDS has announced they will be hosting a special two night theatrical screening of The End of Evangelion. Making this the first time the film has been shown in theaters in North America. Best of all, the film will also be shown in several theaters in the Bay Area. 

The End of Evangelion will be shown on March 17th and March 20th in select theaters. This will be the Japanese version of the film with English subtitles. To learn more about this special event, check out the official trailer: 

Where to Watch

The following Bay Area theaters will be showing The End of Evangelion on March 17th and March 20th. 

• Cinemark Century Daly City 20 in Daly City
• Regal Hacienda Crossings ScreenX in Dublin
• Cinemark Century at Pacific Commons and XD in Fremont
• Century 20 Great Mall and XD in Milpitas
• Century Cinemas 16 in Mountain View
• Century 20 Downtown Redwood City in Redwood City
• Regal Stonestown Galleria ScreenX, 4DX, & RPX in San Francisco 
• Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD in Walnut Creek 

A Cruel Angeles Thesis

The End of Evangelion is the conclusion of the acclaimed series following the events of Ep. 24 “The Last Cometh”. When it’s learned that Gendo Ikari goes rogue, SEELE orders an attack on NERV HQ with the goal of taking everyone out. It’s up to Shinji to overcome his grief and save everyone. 

Set 15 years after a cataclysmic event, Neon Genesis Evangelion follows the story of Shinji as he is recruited by his father to pilot an Evangelion into combat against creatures dubbed Angels. The series has been highly praised for deconstruction the mech genre while also exploring complex religious themes that explore the meaning of individuality, freedom, and personal choice.

If you can’t attend the event, the film is also available to watch on Netflix along with the original series. 

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