Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise, has just hit theaters, and director Gil Kenan is already looking ahead to the future. Should another sequel be greenlit, Kenan has revealed that the central character of Ghostbusters 6 will continue to be Phoebe Spangler, portrayed by Mckenna Grace.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the storyline of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, released in 2021, where familiar faces such as Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and Carrie Coon battle an ancient deity in New York City. The film focuses on the Spengler family legacy, with Phoebe Spangler at the forefront.
Kenan and Jason Reitman aimed to elevate the Ghostbusters franchise into a family saga, moving away from the original concept of a group starting a business. The decision to center the story around Phoebe Spangler was pivotal for the filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of family dynamics within the narrative.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire pays tribute to the late Ivan Reitman, who directed the original Ghostbusters films and produced the recent installments. Before his passing, Ivan Reitman was able to hear the outline of the new film's story, providing his blessing and support to the filmmakers.
While there were discussions about Jason Reitman returning as director for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Gil Kenan ultimately took the helm. Kenan expressed gratitude for the opportunity and highlighted the profound experience of witnessing the passing of the torch between Ivan and Jason Reitman during the filming of Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Despite mixed reviews, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is expected to perform well at the box office during its opening weekend, with projected earnings in the range of $43 to $45 million. The film continues to captivate audiences nationwide, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the latest chapter of the iconic Ghostbusters saga.
