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TheGhostbustersfranchise is a pop culture behemoth. It started back in 1984 with a hilarious film about ghost-catching scientists, however its success stemmed from more than just humor. People loved the quirky characters and the funny story.
After the first movie,Ghostbustersbecame a cultural phenomenon, spawning sequels, animated series, video games, and tons of merchandise — becoming $959 million worth iconic franchise (viaThe Numbers). In its wake, however, not every addition to it has been a hit with fans.
2GhostbustersSequels That Miss the Mark Despite Iconic Legacy
TheGhostbustersfranchise is hard to live up to. BothGhostbusters: Answer The CallandGhostbusters IIhave their fans, but they couldn’t match the charm of the original movie.
The reboot had trouble finding the right balance of humor and scares, while the sequel didn’t bring anything new to the table. These movies show how tough it is to recreate the magic of a beloved classic.
Ghostbusters: Answer The Call(2016)
Paul Feig‘s 2016Ghostbusters: Answer The Call,was supposed to kickstart a new series of movies. This time, theGhostbustersteam was all-female, withMelissa McCarthy,Kristen Wiig,Leslie Jones, andKate McKinnonin the lead roles.
The idea of rebootingGhostbusterswasn’t bad, but the movie didn’t quite hit the mark. It tried to be funny like the original, but leaned too much into slapstick humor, which alienated some fans. The story wasn’t very strong, and the villain wasn’t memorable, either.
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Despite a talented cast,Ghostbusters: Answer The Callfailed to resonate with audiences and ultimately couldn’t measure up to the legacy of the 1984 classic.
Ghostbusters II(1989)
Ghostbusters II,the 1989 sequel to the original and directed byIvan Reitmandidn’t impress everyone. While some fans enjoyed it as a fun adventure, particularly for the villain Vigo The Carpathian, others felt it was a retread of the first film.
One big issue was the lack of originality. The storyline felt like a repeat of the first movie, which disappointed some fans. Plus,Bill Murray, who played one of the Ghostbusters, seemed like he wasn’t really into it.
Despite its flaws,Ghostbusters IIhad some good points. The special effects were groundbreaking for their time, the villain was memorable, and it kept the charm of the original New York City setting. Overall, though, it didn’t live up to the high standards set by the first movie.
WillGhostbusters 6Ever Come to Fruition?
After the release ofGhostbusters: Frozen Empire, fans are eagerly wondering if there will be aGhostbusters 6.WhileGhostbusters: Afterlifeseems promising and could rival the original film, there’s been no official word on aGhostbusters 6yet. Initial reviews ofFrozen Empirehaven’t been great, but box office success matters more in Hollywood.
TheGhostbustersfranchise has a history of making money when done right, soFrozen Empire’s nostalgic approach might still make it a hit.
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Dan Aykroydhas talked about doing moreGhostbusterssequels with the original cast, but it’s unclear if that will happen. TheGhostbustersuniverse is vast, so there’s always the chance for new teams or reboots in the future.
WatchGhostbusters: Answer The Call(2016) andGhostbusters IIon Prime Video.
Shreya Jha
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Meet Shreya, FandomWire’s go-to Pop-Culture Writer. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and a pop culture obsession that rivals even the most die-hard ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel fans.Her articles have been published in Animated Times, Creator Mail, and The Luxxe Mag. When Shreya’s not busy dishing out hot takes, she is lost in the world of rom-coms.
