Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, merges both old and new casts. Set to hit screens on March 22, 2024, this movie promises a fresh take on the classic franchise. Here’s a detailed look at the release date, cast, trailer, and plot of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Release Date
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is scheduled for release on March 22, 2024. Initially announced for December 20, 2023, the release date experienced several shifts due to circumstances like the SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, the film will premiere in New York City on March 14, 2024, before its nationwide release.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Cast Overview
The cast of the movie includes:
- Paul Rudd as Gary Grooberson
- Ernie Hudson as Dr. Winston Zeddemore
- Finn Wolfhard as Trevor Spengler
- Mckenna Grace as Phoebe Spengler
- William Atherton as Walter Peck
- Kumail Nanjiani as Nadeem Razmaadi
- Patton Oswalt as Dr. Hubert Wartzki
- James Acaster as Lars Pinfield
- Celeste O’Connor as Lucky Domingo
- Carrie Coon as Callie Spengler
- Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman
- Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond “Ray” Stantz
- Annie Potts as Janine Melnitz
Plot
The movie revisits the essence of the original Ghostbusters stories. The Spengler family, portrayed by Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Carrie Coon, returns to the iconic New York City firehouse. Together with the original Ghostbusters team, they unveil a top-secret research lab to enhance ghost-busting techniques.
However, their plans take a sinister turn when the discovery of an ancient artifact triggers the unleashing of an evil force. Now, the Ghostbusters, both old and new, must unite to safeguard their home and prevent a catastrophic second Ice Age from engulfing the world.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire promises to be a thrilling addition to the beloved franchise. Directed by Gil Kenan, the movie’s script, co-written with Ghostbusters: Afterlife helmer Jason Reitman, aims to capture the essence of the original Ghostbusters while introducing fresh elements to captivate audiences once more.