Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.8

Released in 2009, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is an action, drama, animation and science fiction film directed by Hideaki Anno, running about 112 minutes. “In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.
Who’s in it. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance stars Megumi Ogata as Shinji Ikari (voice), Megumi Hayashibara as Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice), Yuko Miyamura as Asuka Shikinami Langley (voice) and Maaya Sakamoto as Mari Illustrious Makinami (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $41.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)?
- In US, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance worth watching?
- Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?
- Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance stars Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto and Kotono Mitsuishi.
- When was Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance released?
- Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.
