TheGhostbustersare back to spook the Netflix movie chart asFrozen Empiredebuted on the platform in the U.S. and immediately took the top spot away fromLand of Bad. It is probably not news that will come as a shock to anyone who has paid attention to the streaming giant’s movie chart, which frequently sees new releases get at least a little time as their most streamed film.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empirewas only released in cinemas back in March, and while it did not deliver a runaway blockbuster hit, or secure unanimous praise, it repeated the moderate success ofGhostbusters: Afterlifeand pleased the majority of long-term fans of the ‘80s franchise. Featuring the same cast as the 2021 legacy sequel, with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts once again joining Paul Rudd, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Carrie Coon, a brand new villain, and more than apassing feel of a live-actionReal Ghostbustersepisode, the film is now finding an audience all over again on streaming.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
The film has taken over several recent arrivals on Netflix, includingLand of Bad, the Liam Hemsworth and Russell Crowe thriller that previously held the No.1 position,Trolls Band Together, and the Harry Connick Jr. Netflix comedy,Find Me Falling. With a big name franchise like Ghostbusters behind it,Frozen Empirewas always going to bust its competition on its drop-day. The real question is going to be how long it can hold on there.
Ghostbusters is Getting a New Animated Series
While there has been no word yet on whether the Ghostbusters movie franchise will be returning for a fifth (linear) installment, Netflix previously announced that a new animated series is currently in development. Having achieved cult status success withThe Real GhostbustersandExtreme Ghostbustersamong others, fans are interested in seeing what this latest addition to the franchise can bring.
Around the time ofGhostbusters: Frozen Empire’s release, director Gil Kenan shared a teasing hint about the progress being made on the animated series, confirming that he had seen several aspects of the plan, and believed that many fans would be happy with where it was all heading. He said at the time:
“I just watched an entire art presentation for the show. I’ve seen the sets and the environments, and I just saw my first glimpse at a world of supernatural characters as realized by our brilliant creative team. All I can say is the work is being done as we speak. It’s in what we call full development. Scripts are being written, art is being created, and it’s a great time to be a Ghostbuster.”
This Original Cast Member Was the Best Part of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Ernie Hudson reunited, but one of the original Ghostbusters dominated the screen.
In the meantime, the fate of the Ghostbusters film franchise now hangs in the balance. While there have been plenty of encouraging noises coming from producer Jason Reitman andstars such as Ernie Hudson, the decision will ultimately come down to Sony. In the meantime, fans can once again immerse themselves in the chilling tale ofFrozen Empire, as it may just help the gang get together for one more outing.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empireis available to stream through Netflix in the U.S. There is currently no release date set for the U.K.
