30 Years Later, One of the Greatest Sci-Fi Action Epics Ever Is Finally Back

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Published Feb 26, 2026, 7:41 PM EST

Three decades after it first detonated across anime culture, the Hideaki Anno franchise is officially moving forward again with a brand-new series announcement that feels bigger than a nostalgia play. The official Evangelion account on X (formerly Twitter) posted the news during the final program of the franchise’s 30th anniversary festival on February 23.

That matters for a property like Eva, which has spent years being revisited through films, analysis, and legacy discourse rather than a fresh serialized TV continuation. What makes this update especially potent is the creative lineup. The newly announced project lists Yoko Taro on series composition/script, Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toru (Tōko/Toru) Yatabe as directors, Keiichi Okabe on music, and production by Studio Khara × CloverWorks — a combination that immediately frames this as an auteur-heavy, high-risk, high-curiosity move instead of a safe brand extension. In other words, the franchise is not just returning; it’s returning with creators known for psychological intensity, tonal experimentation, and strong stylistic identity.

The core takeaway is that a new Evangelion anime series is officially in production, three decades after Neon Genesis Evangelion, and was announced as part of the 30th-anniversary festivities. While details like plot, release window, and cast remain under wraps, the reveal confirms that one of sci-fi anime’s most influential epics is entering a new chapter.

Will the Newly Announced Series ‘Evangelion’ Operate As a Sequel?

Right now, there’s no confirmed evidence that the newly announced Evangelion series is a direct sequel in timeline/continuity terms. The official reveal (via the franchise’s official account) confirms a brand-new series is in production and lists key staff, but it does not publicly lock in whether it continues the original TV ending, End of Evangelion, or the Rebuild film continuity.

As for the franchise’s media footprint so far, Evangelion is far bigger than one show: it includes the original 1995–96 TV anime, multiple films (including End of Evangelion and the four Rebuild movies), manga (including Yoshiyuki Sadamoto’s long-running adaptation), light novels/spinoffs (like ANIMA), video games, and extensive music/merch media.

Neon Genesis Evangelion is available to watch on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.