Quote Originally Posted by JKTrix View Post
Rebuild is a cash-in for sure, but it's not 'merely' so. I can agree with that.

Also in case I was too ambiguous before, speculation on the true nature of RebuildRebuild is a direct sequel to End of Evangelion.
I think it's mainly Hideako showing what he wanted Evangelion to truly be (He was happy with the TV Ending, but there were problems because of budget cutbacks etc.).

And I've heard a lot of theories about that, and it is really interesting and very plausible. In 2.0, there are actually a lot of hints that support (SPOILER)Rebuild being a sequel to EOE. I have yet to see the movie though, this is just from what I've read.