Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the latest movie in the much-loved comedy series, and it hits theaters later this year. Unlike the commercially disappointing 2016 reboot, the movie is a direct sequel to the original ’80s films, and it combines a new cast with some familiar faces.
The original Ghostbusters was released in June 1984 to rave reviews and huge box office results. It was a masterful mix of big scares, dazzling special effects, brilliant comic performances, and a clever, laugh-out-loud script, but despite a sometimes rocky road to the screen, now as a genuine cultural phenomenon. The film was the biggest movie at the US box office in 1984, and worldwide came second to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom that year.
Inevitably, a sequel followed, as did an animated TV spin-off, video games, and comic books. But 1989’s Ghostbusters II was considered a disappointment by many fans and Aykroyd’s attempt to make a third film over the following years was met with little success. The franchise was finally rebooted in 2016 with an all-new female-led cast, but that movie’s commercial failure ensured that sequel plans were quickly dropped.
Nevertheless, the series refuses to die and hopes are high that the next movie can recapture what made the first movie so special. So here’s everything we know so far about Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
