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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 2024

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a 2024 supernatural comedy‑horror film directed by Gil Kenan, co‑written with Jason Reitman, and produced by Sony Pictures. It picks up three years after Ghostbusters: Afterlife, bringing the surviving Spengler family and Paul Rudd’s Gary Grooberson back to the original New York City firehouse, where they launch a high-stakes battle alongside the original Ghostbusters against an ancient evil spirit threatening global winter.📅 Release & Streaming World Premiere (NYC): March 14, 2024 Theatrical Release (US/India): March 22, 2024 (India release April 14/19 in local languages). Digital/VOD Release: May 7, 2024 Blu‑Ray/DVD Release: June 25, 2024. Netflix Streaming (US & India): From ~July 22, 2024, to early 2026 under Sony's first‑window deal.📝 Critics Overview Critics: Mixed to negative. Aggregators show around 42–44% on Rotten Tomatoes; reviewers note the film suffers from cluttered plotlines and overstuffed pacing, despite nostalgic nods and return of classic characters. Audiences: More favorable, with audience scores around 83–85% on Rotten Tomatoes. Review Highlights: BBC Culture: Calls it “closer to a proper Ghostbusters film than any other sequel,” despite its tonal and narrative excess. RogerEbert.com (Christy Lemire): Appreciates the balanced fan service and Paul Rudd’s likability, but criticizes the convoluted mythology and underuse of some cast members. AP News: Praises some comedic moments and family focus, but finds the nostalgia focus overbearing and the overall impact modest. Reddit user consensus:“Overstuffed with excessive protagonists… a convoluted plot, and unclear rules… spotty humor… minimal drama.”💰 Box Office Performance Worldwide, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire grossed approximately $202 million, with $113.4 million from North America and $88.6 million from international markets. To provide context within the franchise and production: Production Budget: Around $100 million. Worldwide Gross: Box Office Mojo reports $201.97 million total. Wikipedia cites a $202 million global haul.While strong enough to turn a modest profit, this entry became the lowest-grossing Ghostbusters film worldwide, trailing behind Afterlife and even the 2016 reboot, largely due to its substantial budget and steep second-week box office decline.🎬 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) — Conclusion Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire delivers a nostalgic return to the franchise’s New York roots, packed with legacy characters, supernatural spectacle, and comedic moments. While the film succeeds in fan service and visual effects, it stumbles with a crowded cast and a muddled plot that may alienate newcomers or those seeking a tighter narrative. Ultimately, it’s an entertaining but uneven sequel — fun for longtime fans, especially those invested in the Ghostbusters lore, but unlikely to convert skeptics. Think of it as a chilly blast of retro charm rather than a fresh reboot. Read More

• 2024
• 1 h : 55 min
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• PG-13