The Ghostbusters (old and new) are headed back to New York for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a sequel to 2021's Afterlife that continues the story of the original two movies. The surviving members of the original cast are back, alongside Afterlife's Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, to stave off an ancient army of ghosts that threatens to send Earth into a second Ice Age. Read our review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire for our take on the film.
If you're wondering how and where you can watch the new Ghostbusters movie, take a look at the info below.
Where to Watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Online
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now available to rent or buy on multiple digital platforms. For links to the platforms that are currently offering the movie, check out the options below.
- Amazon - $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy
- YouTube - $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy
- AppleTV+ - $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy
- Vudu (via Fandango) - $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Blu-Ray + DVD
Also includes the digital version.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Streaming Release Date
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will eventually be released on Netflix, followed by Disney+ and/or Hulu. Sony movies come first to Netflix as part of a deal the companies struck in 2021. Following their time on Netflix, Sony movies move to Disney-owned streaming services, including Disney+ and/or Hulu.
As for a potential streaming release date for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, we can look to Sony's three latest movies to hit Netflix — Dumb Money, The Equalizer 3, and Gran Turismo — which came to the streamer 128, 122, and 122 days after their theatrical debuts, respectively. Should Sony follow suit here, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire would hit Netflix in late July, followed by a Disney+ and/or Hulu release around January 2026.
What Is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire About?
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a sequel to 2021's Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Here's the official synopsis from Sony:
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an army of ghosts that casts a death chill upon the city, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
How to Watch Previous Ghostbusters Movies
Those who want to watch or rewatch the previous Ghostbusters movies — at least the ones relevant to Frozen Empire — have a few options. The original movies have limited streaming options (only the original is available on Tubi with ads), while Afterlife is available with Fubo or to rent/buy from digital storefronts.
Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
- Fubo - (Stream)
- Prime Video - (Rent/Buy)
- YouTube - (Rent/Buy)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Cast
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was written by Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman. It was directed by Gil Kenan and stars the following actors:
- Paul Rudd as Gary Grooberson
- Carrie Coon as Callie Spengler
- Finn Wolfhard as Trevor Spengler
- Mckenna Grace as Phoebe Spengler
- Kumail Nanjiani as Nadeem Razmaadi
- Patton Oswalt as Hubert Wartzki
- Celeste O’Connor as Lucky
- Logan Kim as Podcast
- Bill Murray as Peter Venkman
- Dan Aykroyd as Ray Stantz
- Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore
- Annie Potts as Janine Melnitz
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Rating and Runtime
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is Rated PG-13 for supernatural action/violence, language, and suggestive references. The film runs for a total of 1 hour and 55 minutes including credits.
Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.
