Release date: 22 March 2024

In “Frozen Empire,” the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

What better way to prepare for the upcoming movie than with a Ghostbusters movie marathon? Let’s revisit the previous movies in chronological order:

Ghostbusters (1984)

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Directed by Ivan Reitman, this classic supernatural comedy follows three parapsychologists – Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler – who are forced out of their university jobs and decide to start a ghost removal service in New York City. Along with their new recruit, Winston Zeddemore, they battle ghosts, ghouls, and a powerful demon named Gozer. The film stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, and Harold Ramis.

Ghostbusters II (1989)

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Directed by Ivan Reitman, this sequel to the original Ghostbusters sees the team reuniting to combat a new supernatural threat emerging in New York City. When a river of ectoplasm and increased spectral activity signal the city’s danger, the Ghostbusters must once again don their proton packs and save the day. The film reunites Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, and Harold Ramis.

Ghostbusters (2016)

IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Directed by Paul Feig, this reboot of the Ghostbusters franchise features an all-female lead cast as paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert, Abby Yates, Jillian Holtzmann, and Patty Tolan. When Manhattan faces a ghost invasion, this eclectic team bands together to stop the otherworldly threat and save the city. The film stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Directed by Jason Reitman, this sequel to the original Ghostbusters follows a single mother and her two children who move to a small town and discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters team. As they uncover the legacy left behind by their grandfather, they embark on a supernatural adventure to save the town from a new threat. The film stars Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace.