Evangelion 3.0+1.0 box office: ¥10 billion in Japan, $94.7 million worldwide
The final Rebuild of Evangelion film became Hideaki Anno's highest-grossing work and the biggest Japanese film of 2021, even with pandemic-era capacity limits.
Published: 2026-08-19. Updated: 2026-08-19.
Short answer: Evangelion 3.0+1.0 grossed ¥10,015.82 million in Japan 127 days after its March 8, 2021 release, according to an official Toei announcement reported by Anime Anime Global. Box Office Mojo puts the worldwide total at $94,721,384, with $93,0 million from Japan and $810,744 from domestic (North American) releases. Variety reported it as the highest-grossing film in Japan for 2021.
What did Evangelion 3.0+1.0 earn in Japan?
Anime Anime Global, citing distributor Toei, reported that the film reached ¥10,015.82 million in Japanese box office revenue and 6.55 million admissions in its first 127 days. That made it the ninth anime film in Japan to cross the ¥10 billion milestone at the time.
Box Office Mojo records the Japan total at $92,981,330 across the original release and a 2026 re-release. The dollar figure is lower than a straight currency conversion of ¥10 billion because exchange rates and timing differ.
Evangelion 3.0+1.0 worldwide gross by release phase, from Box Office Mojo.| Release phase | Markets | Gross |
|---|
| Original release | 9 markets | $93,986,272 |
| 2026 re-release | Japan | $735,112 |
| Worldwide total | - | $94,721,384 |
What is the worldwide box office?
Box Office Mojo lists a worldwide total of $94,721,384. Domestic (North American) receipts were $810,744, while international markets contributed $93,910,640.
Outside Japan, the largest reported territories were Hong Kong at $386,014, South Korea at $336,886, Australia at $61,675, Vietnam at $22,749, the United Kingdom at $64,507, and Spain at $51,501. No other territory contributed more than $10,000.
How did it become the top film of 2021 in Japan?
Variety reported that Evangelion 3.0+1.0 was the highest-grossing film in Japan for 2021 with a gross of $90 million following its March 8 release. Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet placed second and Belle third.
The achievement came during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Japanese theaters operated with capacity restrictions. The film's long theatrical run and repeat-viewing audience helped it accumulate the yearly total gradually.
What about the 2026 re-release?
Box Office Mojo records a 2026 Japan re-release on February 13, 2026, which added $735,112 to the worldwide total. That re-release brought the combined worldwide figure from roughly $94.0 million to $94.7 million.
The re-release is small relative to the original run, but it matters for the final worldwide total reported by the tracker. Without it, Box Office Mojo's worldwide figure would be $93,986,272.
Where does public evidence stop?
Studio Khara and distributor Toei have not published audited territorial revenue statements. The Japan gross comes from official weekly updates and distributor announcements, while the international breakdown relies on Box Office Mojo's tracking.
As with many Japanese films, the publicly available numbers are reliable for order of magnitude but not for precise profit calculation. Distribution fees, marketing costs, and revenue shares are not disclosed.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Evangelion 3.0+1.0 make?
It grossed ¥10.02 billion in Japan and $94.7 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo.
Did Evangelion 3.0+1.0 beat Shin Godzilla?
Yes. The film surpassed Shin Godzilla to become Hideaki Anno's highest-grossing work, reaching ¥8.28 billion after 59 days and eventually crossing ¥10 billion.
Was Evangelion 3.0+1.0 the top film in Japan in 2021?
Yes. Variety reported it as the highest-grossing film in Japan for 2021.