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Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters is a multimedia franchise created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The first two films were released in the '80s, but Ghostbusters III got stuck in development hell for years. Nearly 30 years after Ghostbusters II hit theaters, a reboot starring female Ghostbusters was released, followed by another reboot/sequel in 2021 titled Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The popular characters have also appeared in several video games and animated TV shows since the franchise's creation in 1984.

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Ghostbusters Franchise Poster
Created by
Harold Ramis
First Film
Ghostbusters
First TV Show
The Real Ghostbusters
Cast
Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon

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Bill Murray as Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters 2
Ghostbusters 3 Never Happened Because The Director “Never Understood Sequels” (& There’s A Ghostbusters II Continuity Error That Proves It)

Ghostbusters: Afterlife director Jason Reitman explains why Ghostbusters 3 didn’t happen, despite the 1989 sequel succeeding at the box office.

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A 1980s Trend Followed By Back To The Future, Ghostbusters & Beetlejuice Has Aged Remarkably Well 4 Decades Later

Beetlejuice, Back to the Future, and Ghostbusters all utilized the same '80s franchise trend, and it is one that has aged surprisingly well.

Ghostbusters 1984 Venkman and The Real Ghostbusters animated TV show
New Ghostbusters Movie Is The Perfect Spiritual Successor To One Of The 1980s' Best Animated Series

The Ghostbusters franchise is expanding with an animated movie on Netflix, which can be the perfect spiritual successor to the 1986 animated TV show.

Bill Murray looking shocked as Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Netflix's New Ghostbusters Movie Is Better Than A Frozen Empire Sequel After $200M Box Office Disappointment

The next Ghostbusters movie after Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has already been announced, and it is fixing the franchise's big box office problem.

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Bill Murray looking shocked as Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
New Ghostbusters Movie In Development At Netflix

An animated Ghostbusters movie is in the early stages of development at Netflix as the long-running franchise looks to further expand.

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The four Ghostbusters gathered together covered in marshmallow
OG Ghostbusters Star Gives Blunt Response On Franchise Return After Frozen Empire's 42% RT Disappointment

One original Ghostbusters star gives a blunt response on his franchise return after Frozen Empire's disappointing release and 42% RT score.

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A closeup of Ivan Reitman in front of the Ghostbusters Frozen Empire poster featuring the cast
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's "For Ivan" Dedication Explained

The final shot of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a tribute to Ivan Reitman, who was one of the main creatives behind the original Ghostbusters.

Winston talking to his colleague while Peter touching his temple in Ghostbusters 2
Ghostbusters' Ernie Hudson Reflects On Bill Murray's In Returning For 1989 Sequel

Ghostbuster star Ernie Hudson shares a heartfelt memory when an original cast member vouched for his sequel return in the face of studio adversity.

Bill Murray looking shocked as Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters Franchise Future Gets Update After Lukewarm Frozen Empire Reception

Following the lackluster performance of Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire, director Gil Kenan provides an update on the future of the franchise.

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Sigourney Weaver as a possessed Dana in 1984 Ghostbusters
Original Ghostbusters Star Addresses Potential Franchise Return After Skipping Frozen Empire

Sigourney Weaver discusses whether she will return to the Ghostbusters franchise after not reprising her original role in Frozen Empire.

A composite image of animated Ghostbusters aiming their proton packs in front of the cast of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire posing in a promo image
Netflix's Ghostbusters Show: Confirmation & Everything We Know

Netflix has green-lit an animated Ghostbusters show, and there are already a ton of exciting updates about the franchise's return to the small screen.

Winston, Venkman, Stanz, and Ego from The Real Ghostbusters Title Screen
Ghostbusters Animated Show Greenlit At Netflix, Adds Daily Show & MST3K Writer As Showrunner

Netflix greenlights a new Ghostbusters animated show, adding a Daily Show and MST3K writer as its new showrunner.

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Rick Moranis In Ghostbusters Next to the Cast of Afterlife
3 Ways Rick Moranis Could Have Improved The Latest Ghostbusters Movies

Rick Moranis returning in Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Frozen Empire could have made the sequels even better.

Mckenna Grace's Phoebe and Finn Wolfhard's Trevor in Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
All 15 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Easter Eggs & References

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire features a bevy of Easter eggs including callbacks to the original movies, The Real Ghostbusters, and horror classics.

John Rothman in Frozen Empire wearing a suit and a library
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Cameo Subtly Brings Back OG Character After 40-Year Franchise Hiatus

John Rothman’s cameo in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire marks his return to the franchise after 40 years, and it reinforces its timeless nature.

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Phoebe has her spirit taken from her body in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024's Ghostbusters Sequel Finds Success On Netflix's Global Chart After $201M Box Office Disappointment

A Ghostbusters sequel released in 2024 finds success on Netflix's global chart after disappointing with only $201 million at the box office.

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Emily Alyn Lind as Melody in Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Emily Alyn Lind’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Character Creates A Confusing Ghost Problem

Though Emily Alyn Lind’s role as a sassy ghost in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was enjoyable, her existence creates a major hole in Ghostbusters lore.

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Dan Aykroyd as Ray Stantz beside Kate Mckinnon in Ghostbusters (2016) as both are bathed in light custom image
Original Ghostbusters Star Dan Aykroyd Defends 2016 All-Female Reboot

Original Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd has changed his mind about the 2016 female-led reboot movie and is now fully ive of the film.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Creates A Cast Problem A Sequel Won't Be Able To Ignore

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire introduced a lot of new characters, but this could lead to a huge problem in a potential Ghostbusters sequel.

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Ghostbusters Frozen Empires Dana Reference Makes Sigourney Weavers Absence So Much Worse
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’s Dana Reference Makes Sigourney Weaver’s Absence So Much Worse

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire brought back tons of original Ghostbusters cast , but it completely ignored Sigourney Weaver's character.

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