Film

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Name: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2024
Cast: Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Dan Aykroyd

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire brings the Spengler kids into the firehouse to work alongside the original crew, blending legacy nostalgia with fresh energy. It's a fun, effects-driven adventure that doesn't take itself seriously and clearly loves the universe it inhabits. For anyone who wants to see the originals again or introduce kids to the franchise without cynicism.

TMDb rating

3.2

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