# Neon Genesis Evangelion on Criterion Channel

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/neon-genesis-evangelion-on-criterion-channel
> Updated: 2026-08-02T16:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Criterion Channel announced that the landmark anime series *Neon Genesis Evangelion* would launch on its platform on 1 September. The release includes the full 26‑episode Japanese series, the original English dub produced by ADV Films (making its streaming debut), and the franchise’s films *The End of Evangelion* and *Death & Rebirth*. The addition coincides with the series’ 30‑year anniversary and is positioned alongside other curated anime titles such as *Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex*, *The Garden of Words* and *K‑ON!*. The rollout is expected to attract both longtime fans seeking the classic dub and new viewers discovering the series through the arthouse streaming catalogue.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Neon Genesis Evangelion to Stream on Criterion Channel with Original English Dub

Neon Genesis Evangelion, The End of Evangelion and Death & Rebirth will stream on Criterion Channel from 1 Sept, featuring the original ADV English dub for the first time.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neon-genesis-evangelion-to-stream-on-criterion-channel-with-original-english-dub

### 2026-07-30: Neon Genesis Evangelion Added to Criterion Channel for September Release

Neon Genesis Evangelion and its films debut on Criterion Channel on September 1, with Japanese and first‑time streaming English dub, distributed by GKIDS.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neon-genesis-evangelion-added-to-criterion-channel-for-september-release

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