Get in the Robot: Neon Genesis Evangelion and Iconic Films Are Coming to The Criterion Channel!
Anime fans, rejoice! The Criterion Collection’s streaming service, Criterion Channel, has officially announced that it will add the legendary 1995 television anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, alongside the feature films Evangelion: Death (True)² and The End of Evangelion, starting September 1. Originally licensed by GKIDS in 2020 after years of being out of print in North America, Hideaki Anno’s groundbreaking masterpiece is finding a prestigious new home for cinephiles and sci-fi buffs alike to experience Shinji Ikari’s fateful battle against the mysterious Angels.
A Legacy of Sci-Fi Excellence Expands on Streaming
The landmark franchise—which famously depicts Tokyo-3’s desperate defense against otherworldly threats using the Humanoid Decisive Weapon Evangelion—continues to cast a massive shadow over pop culture. Following the massive success of Hideaki Anno’s subsequent Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy and its record-breaking final film, the Criterion Channel’s acquisition marks another major milestone for the historic property. This addition follows a wave of classic anime features hitting the platform through 2025, cementing Evangelion‘s timeless status as one of the most influential works in the history of the medium.
