After much production and release delay, the much anticipated fourth film of the Evangelion tetralogy, Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon A Time, is finally hitting the theaters in Japan.
Studio Khara made the official announcement that the film will be released in theaters on March 8, 2021. The announcement was made over Twitter as well as on Studio Khara’s website on February 26.
In the same Tweet, Studio Khara also asks for responsible behavior with regard to curbing the spread of the virus when going to the theaters.
『#シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版』公開日決定のお知らせhttps://t.co/JnMmDT6bmc
— 株式会社カラー (@khara_inc) February 26, 2021
再延期の発表以降、検討を重ねました結果、『シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版』の公開日を西暦2021年3月8日（月）に決定しました。
ご鑑賞の際は各劇場での感染対策へのご協力をお願い申し上げます。#シンエヴァ pic.twitter.com/ffwjPglunV
Along with the good news, Studio Khara also posted a new, revised teaser trailer for the movie on YouTube. Interestingly, the teaser was presented in a “next episode preview” format, which was originally screened with Evangelion 3.33 re-release in theaters and on TV.
Images: Studio Khara [JP].
