Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: See release date, storyline, trailer, cast and more

In 2021, Ghostbusters: Afterlife revived the franchise, featuring the original cast and introducing a new generation. The story centered on teens discovering old Ghostbusters equipment and joining forces with the veteran team to combat supernatural threats. After wrapping up with hints of a reopened business, the stage was set for a sequel.

Enter Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The trailer reveals a scorching New York City day disrupted by a menace that plunges the city into icy chaos. The Spenglers, joined by the original Ghostbusters, identify an ancient force triggering a new Ice Age. Their mission: thwart the impending global freeze.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Storyline

In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse, collaborating with the original Ghostbusters in a top-secret research lab. A discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, compelling Ghostbusters old and new to unite, protecting their home and averting a second Ice Age.


The film, directed by Gil Kenan and scripted by Jason Reitman (son of the late Ivan Reitman), mourns the absence of Ivan, a driving force behind the original films and Afterlife, who passed away in 2022.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Cast

Returning for Frozen Empire are the Afterlife cast, including Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Logan Kim, Celeste O’Connor, Carrie Coon, and Paul Rudd. William Atherton reprises his role as Walter Peck, joined by newcomers Patton Oswalt and Kumail Nanjiani in undisclosed roles. The star-studded lineup also features Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, James Acaster, Emily Alyn Lind, and others.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Release Date

Originally slated for a December 20, 2023 premiere, the movie faced a delay due to the SAG strike. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now set to hit theaters on March 29, 2024, with streaming details yet to be confirmed.

FAQs:

What is the premise of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire depicts a hot New York day disrupted by a threat freezing the city. The Spenglers and Ghostbusters unite to combat an ancient force triggering a new Ice Age.

Who stars in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?
The cast includes Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, and the original Ghostbusters team. Notably, the late Ivan Reitman's son, Jason, wrote it, directed by Gil Kenan.