My god.
When I read the thread’s title, I knew all this debates and arguments will happen.
Anyway, let’s not be generous with the spoilers, guys.
As for me, I would suggest miroku2192 (OP) to start from the series as that is where all the hoopla comes from. Watch
episode 1-24-> stop -> watch
End of Evangelion -> continue to watch episode
25-26. After that, you are free to enjoy the
Rebuild movies. Yeah, maybe that method is rather unconventional, but I think you’ll get the most "Evangelion experience" by doing that
.
Peace.