Ghostbusters: Afterlife

An American supernatural comedy film released in 2021, serving as a direct sequel to "Ghostbusters" (1984) and "Ghostbusters II" (1989), making it the third main installment and fourth film overall in the franchise. Directed by Jason Reitman, son of original director Ivan Reitman, the story follows single mother Callie (Carrie Coon) and her children—teenager Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and 12-year-old science prodigy Phoebe (Mckenna Grace)—who move to the small town of Summerville, Oklahoma, after inheriting a farm from Callie's estranged father, Dr. Egon Spengler. As they settle into their new home, the family encounters unexplained phenomena and discovers that their grandfather was one of the original Ghostbusters. Phoebe, along with her classmates Podcast (Logan Kim) and Lucky (Celeste O’Connor), delves into the town's mysterious occurrences and uncovers an ancient threat linked to the demon Gozer. In a climactic moment, the original Ghostbusters—Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson)—return to assist the new generation in saving the world. The film blends nostalgia, humor, and family drama, exploring themes of legacy, familial bonds, and sacrifice, while paying tribute to the late Harold Ramis, who portrayed Egon Spengler in the original films.