The highly anticipated return of the Ghostbusters franchise is set to hit theaters this weekend with the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The film, directed by Jason Reitman, serves as a direct sequel to the successful 2021 feature Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which revitalized the beloved series created by his late father, Ivan Reitman.
Frozen Empire picks up two years after the events of the previous film and features a star-studded cast including returning members Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, and Logan Kim. Additionally, original Ghostbusters cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and William Atherton make appearances, alongside newcomers Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt.
Sony Pictures is banking on a strong opening weekend for Frozen Empire, with estimates ranging from $43 million to $45 million. The film is expected to dominate the box office this weekend before facing competition from upcoming releases such as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Meanwhile, other films are vying for audience attention, including Neon's horror pic Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney, GKIDS' The Boy and the Heron, and the William Shatner documentary You Can Call Me Bill. Holdovers like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 continue to draw audiences as they aim for impressive global ticket sales.
As moviegoers gear up for a weekend of thrills and entertainment, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire stands out as a must-see blockbuster that promises to deliver nostalgia, humor, and supernatural excitement to audiences of all ages.
