When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
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- MR_BigTimeJune 1, 2026Phoebe: Gozer isn't a he or a she. Lucky: Pretty woke for 3000 B.C. This is likely going to be an unpopular opinion, but I truly believe that Ghostbusters: Afterlife not only respected the legacy of the original entries and did a great job of integrating them to this modern take. I believe this is maybe the best entry so far. Granted, if it weren't for the existing lore provided by the source material, this one would probably be a very different film and maybe not as widely accepted and even praised. But contrary to what I thought this movie struck me much better than the originals when I rewatched them recently. The whole cast, old and new, did a great job here, and the flawless writing and direction certainly helped. CGI was pretty awesomely done, too. I'm gonna even overlook a couple of lame jokes, because well, their being lame was kinda the point. Five stars.
- ZokkiieJanuary 8, 2026Making a sequel after all these years seems almost impossible — this is probably the best attempt they could make, and it ain’t bad at all. The story is simple but heartfelt, the CGI is mostly solid without being distracting, and the new cast does a genuinely good job carrying it. Not perfect, but a fun, respectful return to the Ghostbusters world
- RichardOctober 18, 2025A proper love letter to the original and definitely not as bad as the 2016 reboot. Jason Reitman took the reins from his father and gave us a story that respected the past without drowning in it. Phoebe Spengler (Mckenna Grace) was the heart, smart, awkward and carrying the legacy of Egon with quiet strength. Paul Rudd added charm and the kids actually worked. The plot leaned into mystery and nostalgia: a haunted farmhouse, hidden tech and the slow reveal of what Egon had been preparing for. The effects were polished, the tone balanced humor and emotion and yes, the original crew showed up, not just for fan service but to pass the torch. I loved the callbacks: proton packs, ghost traps, Mini-Pufts and that unmistakable siren. It felt like the franchise finally remembered what made it special.
- jackmeatAugust 22, 2025My quick rating - 7.7/10. This is how you just look the other way and not concern yourself with the previous Ghostbusters attempt ( I didn't hate it, review here), This one not only dealt with the original two existing but it also did a surprisingly great job and not only respecting it for the classic it was but also incorporating the story into modern time. The cast was really varied and sort of paired off in who interacts with whom, and some really good comedy. Without naming them all, the daughter and her buddy, the podcaster, have some great onscreen scenes for the kids' side, while Rudd and Coon do the exact same thing but for the adults' side. The story here is also well done, as the mother inherits a farm in the middle of nowhere after being killed by some evil spirits. I won't give spoilers, so I'll leave that part for you to see. But as the story progresses, you learn that there is more to it than just being a simple farm. And it unfolds in good fun as well. It is nice to see the special effects looking so polished (I did watch the original 1984 version recently, and it doesn't quite hold up so well). The movie, for being 124 minutes, really never lags at all since, after the ghosts are introduced, the action is pretty non-stop. Up until then, I will say the older brother story was a bit lacking, but that is nitpicking. It introduced more necessary characters into the crew that would be needed to stop the return of Zuul. By saying that, I am sure you can see that this movie does really root itself into what you have seen with the first two, and I highly suggest you at least go revisit the first one if possible before popping this in. There are quite a few references, props, and characters that will be a part of this. And I am sure you have seen, the whole crew is back to help the new kiddos usher in a new generation of Ghostbusters. The complete and utter amount of love and respect that was put into this one makes it truly worth seeing, and I will leave it at RIP Harold Ramis.
- AntonioMay 20, 2025Good film. It carries on the ghostbusters feel, and introduces it in a new era. Nothing blockbuster or like the first, but it gets the job done. Story is fine and the cast did a great job. Paul rudd is a great choice to throw into this franchise. He's perfect for these movies. The right amount of effects to not make it ridiculous. And overall entertaining to sit back and watch alone or with family. Can't wait till my little boy is older to watch all the films with me. -- Don't go into this film EXPECTING it to be like the first 2 films and the same kind of action, otherwise you will be disappointed. Accept it for what it is and enjoy it if you're a ghostbusters fan. I grew up with this, so finally getting around to watching it was worth the wait for me. Hopefully you too! :)
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife was released on November 11, 2021.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife was directed by Jason Reitman.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife has a runtime of 2h 3m.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife was produced by Patrice Avery, Ivan Reitman.
When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
The key characters in Ghostbusters: Afterlife are Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), Callie (Carrie Coon).
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is rated PG-13.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure film.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife has an audience rating of 9.4 out of 10.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife had a budget of $75M.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife has made $204.4M at the box office.