- Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson return in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a thrilling sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, set to hit cinemas soon

News - 14 March 2024

In 2021, audiences were thrilled to see Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson don their Ghostbusters suits once again in the highly anticipated Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Now, fans can look forward to seeing these legendary actors reprise their iconic roles in the upcoming sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, set to hit cinemas soon.Directed by Gil Kenan and co-written with Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire features a stellar cast including returning stars such as Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, and Logan Kim.

Joining them are original Ghostbusters Murray, Aykroyd, and Hudson, as well as Annie Potts and William Atherton.The story of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the Spengler family as they make the decision to leave Summerville, Oklahoma and return to the iconic fire station in New York City where it all began. There, they team up with the original Ghostbusters who have established a top-secret research lab to advance their ghost-fighting technology.

However, when an ancient artifact unleashes a malevolent force, both old and new Ghostbusters must unite to protect their city and prevent a second Ice Age from devastating the world.This sequel marks a poignant moment for the Ghostbusters franchise as it is the first film released following the passing of Ivan Reitman, who is honored posthumously as a producer. Reitman, known for directing the first two Ghostbusters films and producing all subsequent installments, will be remembered in this movie which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the original Ghostbusters (1984).

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire promises to bring back the spooky elements that were lacking in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, introducing new terrifying ghosts and a formidable villain with the power to wreak havoc on humanity. Fans can also expect to see some familiar supernatural entities from previous films, with Potts stepping into a Ghostbusters suit for the first time in this installment as her character Janine Melnitz.Audiences in the Netherlands can catch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire when it premieres in cinemas on April 4th.

In the meantime, viewers can enjoy Ghostbusters: Afterlife on streaming platforms like Viaplay or choose to purchase or rent the film on platforms like Prime Video and Pathé Thuis.Overall, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is poised to deliver an exciting and nostalgic experience for fans of the franchise, blending classic elements with new twists to create a thrilling cinematic adventure that honors the legacy of Ghostbusters while paving the way for its future.