Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

An ancient relic is unearthed beneath New York, and when it releases a frigid supernatural force the city faces an accelerating freeze. Phoebe Spengler, a young scientist with a knack for the paranormal, reunites with veteran ghost hunters and new allies to stop the spreading cold and the entity behind it. As old equipment is dusted off and alliances are tested, the team pieces together clues linking the artifact to a larger threat that could plunge the planet into another Ice Age. The film balances humor and action while the characters race against time to shield their home and reckon with the legacy of past Ghostbusters without revealing how their struggle ends. It leans on family ties and scientific curiosity.

Released in 2024, the film continues the Ghostbusters franchise, credited to creators Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman, and Dan Aykroyd. The cast mixes legacy figures and newcomers, with Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Aykroyd among the leads.

Audience response landed around a middling average, reflected by a 6.5 out of 10 vote, with fans praising nostalgia and newcomers while critics noted uneven pacing. The movie leans on themes of inheritance, teamwork, and the collision between scientific inquiry and supernatural menace, keeping comedy threaded through its peril effectively.

By bringing back a franchise icon and spotlighting a younger Spengler, the film aimed to bridge generations and reignite interest in Ghostbusters lore. Visual callbacks like proton packs and icy set pieces provoked fan discussion, while nostalgia fueled social media conversation and renewed merchandise and costume enthusiasm among fans globally.

Theatrical release reached international markets in 2024, drawing franchise loyalists alongside curious newcomers. Its box office performance was solid enough to sustain franchise interest, though it did not break major records, settling into a reliable niche among summer releases ultimately.