Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo Timeline ( Real )

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June 14, 2010

Announcement of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Studio Khara officially announces the production of the third film in the Rebuild of Evangelion series, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.

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October 25, 2012

Premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo premieres at the Tokyo International Film Festival, showcasing the film to critics and early audiences.

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo Timeline ( Fictional )

awakening
AD 2015, 14 years after Second Impact

Shinji Ikari Awakens After 14 Years

Shinji Ikari wakes up in a post-apocalyptic world after being in stasis for 14 years following the events of the Second Impact.

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AD 2015, shortly after awakening

First Encounter with Wille

Shinji is rescued by the organization Wille aboard the carrier Wunder and learns about their opposition to NERV and SEELE.

military_conflict
AD 2015, soon after Shinji's arrival at Wille

Attack on NERV Headquarters

Wille launches an attack on NERV headquarters to stop the plans of SEELE and NERV to initiate the Third Impact.

battle
AD 2015, during NERV confrontation

Battle Against Evangelion Mark.06 and Fourth Angel

Shinji pilots Evangelion Unit-01 to fight against the Evangelion Mark.06 and the Fourth Angel, an unprecedented Angel that has human elements.

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AD 2015, during battles aboard Wunder

Kaworu Nagisa's Appearance and Self-Sacrifice

Kaworu Nagisa appears to Shinji and sacrifices himself to prevent further catastrophe, reinforcing the emotional turmoil Shinji experiences.

historical_context
AD 2015, 14 years prior to film start

Shinji's Absence Causes Global Catastrophe

The 14-year absence of Shinji led to deteriorating world conditions, widespread destruction, and the near collapse of human civilization.

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AD 2015, early film timeline

Shinji Refuses to Pilot Evangelion Unit-13 Initially

Shinji struggles with trauma and refuses initially to pilot the Evangelion Unit-13 for Wille's missions.

climax
AD 2015, film end

Final Confrontation and Magical Realism Climax

The movie culminates in a surreal and metaphysical battle involving Unit-13, Kaworu, and various entities as Shinji confronts his past and future.