Ghostbusters: Afterlife, released in 2021 and directed by Jason Reitman, continues the story from the original Ghostbusters movies from 1984 and 1989, taking place many years later. The plot follows Callie, played by Carrie Coon, who is the distant daughter of Egon Spengler, portrayed by Harold Ramis. She moves with her two children, Phoebe and Trevor, to a small town in Oklahoma after inheriting Egon’s old farmhouse, which looks like a forgotten piece of his quirky scientific adventures.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
movie: | Ghostbusters: Afterlife |
IMDB Rating: | 7.5/10 |
Genre: | Supernatural, Comedy, Adventure |
Language: | English |
Director: | Jason Reitman |
Main Cast: | Carrie Coon (Callie Spengler) - Finn Wolfhard (Trevor Spengler) - Mckenna Grace (Phoebe Spengler) - Paul Rudd (Gary Grooberson) - Bill Murray (Peter Venkman) |
Release Date: | November 19, 2021 |
Banner: | Columbia Pictures, Ghost Corps |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $75 million |
Runtime: | 2h 4m |
As Phoebe, played by Mckenna Grace, learns about her grandfather’s secret Ghostbusters history, she and her friends, including Logan, a podcast host played by Paul Rudd, start to notice unusual events related to Egon’s past. They discover a powerful supernatural being named Gozer, the antagonist from the first film. The kids find classic Ghostbusters gear like proton packs and a modified Ecto-1, and they set out to stop the paranormal troubles that have begun.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife mixes elements of nostalgia with New young characters, creating relatable heroes while honoring the original movies. The film highlights Egon’s legacy and the first Ghostbusters team, featuring touching moments that resonate with fans of the classic series. It received acclaim for its emotional richness, humor, and respectful continuation of the cherished franchise.