Uncover the past. Protect the future.|Nov. 11, 2021|Canada | United States|124 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Fantasy;Kids;Sci-Fi;&;Fantasy
Description: **Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) – Overview**
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a 2021 supernatural comedy film directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gil Kenan. The movie features Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Paul Rudd in leading roles, alongside original cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts. Serving as a sequel to *Ghostbusters* (1984) and *Ghostbusters II* (1989), both directed by Reitman’s father, Ivan Reitman, this film is the fourth installment in the Ghostbusters franchise.
Set thirty years after the events of *Ghostbusters II*, the story follows a single mother and her two children as they relocate to a small town in Oklahoma. There, they uncover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and their grandfather’s hidden legacy.
The development of a third Ghostbusters film faced delays for years, primarily due to Bill Murray’s reluctance to commit. Following the passing of Harold Ramis in 2014, Sony opted for a female-led reboot, directed by Paul Feig, which released in 2016. However, this reboot sparked controversy among fans and underperformed at the box office. Jason Reitman then took the reins to create a sequel to the original films.
The new cast was finalized by July 2019, with the original cast joining shortly after. Filming occurred from July to October 2019. *Ghostbusters: Afterlife* had its first unannounced screening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on August 23, 2021. Initially slated for a July 2020 release, its premiere was postponed four times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally arriving in U.S. theaters on November 19, 2021.
The film garnered mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances, Reitman’s direction, and its nostalgic appeal, though some criticized its heavy reliance on fan service.
Cast director: Jason Reitman
Cast actor: Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Logan Kim, Celeste O’Connor
Original name: Ghostbusters: Afterlife