Ghostbusters: Afterlife reconnects the franchise to the original two movies through Egon Spengler's family and a quieter, small-town setup before it opens back into full Ghostbusters mythology.
It works as both a legacy sequel and a handoff movie, with Phoebe, Trevor, Callie, and Podcast carrying a lot of the emotional weight while the larger movie timeline finally starts moving forward again.
Quick facts
- Format: Feature film
- Released: 2021
- Director: Jason Reitman
- Timeline lane: Prime movie timeline
Where it fits
This is the bridge between the 1980s films and the newer era. It brings back the original continuity, introduces a younger generation, and sets up the branch that continues in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Where to go next
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – the direct follow-up.
- Ghostbusters – the movie it reaches back toward most directly.
- Movies hub – back to the full movie lineup.