Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance

Name: Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance
Genre: Animation
Released: 2026-10-15
Duration: 112 min

What it is about

Mari Makinami Illustrioous pilots Provisional Unit-05 to defeat the excavated Third Angel. Asuka Shikinami Langley and EVA-02 defeat the Seventh Angel. The Eighth Angel appears and attacks NERV HQ. EVA-03 is taken over by the Ninth Angel during testing and Shinji deploys to stop it, but learns Asuka is aboard. Gendoh switches EVA-01's controls over to the Dummy System and begins fighting EVA-03...

What to expect

Hideaki Anno returns to the Eva universe with this 2009 feature, screening again in Hong Kong from 15 October. New pilot Mari steps into Provisional Unit-05 against the Third Angel, while Asuka and EVA-02 take the Seventh. The movie then pivots to the Eighth Angel's assault on NERV HQ and the EVA-03 incident, where Shinji discovers Asuka trapped inside a possessed unit. At 112 minutes, the action is relentless and the character pressure is dialled up higher than in the first rebuild. The IIB certificate flags sustained intensity rather than gore. English and Chinese subtitles are provided. It plays in standard cinemas; check listings for any premium-format sessions.

Common questions

How long is the movie?

112 minutes.

What is the Hong Kong rating?

IIB — persons aged 18 and above only. The rating reflects the movie's sustained psychological intensity.

Which subtitles are available?

English and Traditional Chinese.

Is it suitable for children?

The IIB certificate means it is restricted to 18 and over, so it is not intended for children.