The Ghostbusters movies have been a beloved part of pop culture since the first movie was released in 1984. With a mix of comedy, adventure and the supernatural, the Ghostbusters franchise includes multiple movies and animated series. Here’s a look at the franchise, how to watch Ghostbusters movies in order, and where to watch Ghostbusters online in the UK.
Ghostbusters
The original Ghostbusters movie follows a group of scientists in New York City. The scientists start a ghost-catching business, and fight against many supernatural threats including the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson and Sigourney Weaver, Ghostbusters is directed by Ivan Reitman.
Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II was released in 1989, with the team facing off against a malicious slime spirit threatening to take over New York City. The main cast all reprised their roles in the second movie, along with director Ivan Reitman.
All-Female Ghostbusters Movie Remake
Ghostbusters: Answer The Call is a reboot of the original 1984 Ghostbusters movie with an all-female leading cast. The new team of ghostbusters deal with a paranormal conspiracy in modern-day New York. The movie is directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) and stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Picking up from the original ‘80s movies, Ghostbusters: Afterlife moves the action from New York City to the small town of Summerville, Oklahoma, where Egon Spengler’s descendants discover their family legacy and a new supernatural threat. The film stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Paul Rudd, with appearances from Murray, Aykroyd and Hudson. Jason Reitman, the son of Ivan Reitman, directs.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
The Spenglers move back to New York City to help Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore re-establish the Ghostbusters. They’re developing new ways to bust ghosts when an evil force freezes everything (and everyone). Now, it’s up to the Ghostbusters to save the world in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
How To Watch Ghostbusters Movies In Order of Release
- Ghostbusters (1984)
- Ghostbusters II (1989)
- Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016)
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
How To Watch Ghostbusters Movies In Chronological Order
- Ghostbusters (1984)
- Ghostbusters II (1989)
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
- Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016) - as a standalone reboot
Ghostbusters Animated TV Series
An animated series called The Real Ghostbusters (1986 - 1991) was released, which expands on the adventures of the original Ghostbusters team. There is also Ghostbusters (1986) which ran for one season, Extreme Ghostbusters, released in 1997 that introduces a new generation of ghostbusters, and an animated short film, LEGO Ghostbusters.
Ghostbusters Documentary
A documentary called Cleanin' Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters was released in 2016. Featuring cast and crew from the original film, the documentary goes behind the scenes on the making of Ghostbusters and includes never before told stories.
Where To Watch Ghostbusters Movies In Order Online
For all the details on how and where to watch the Ghostbusters movies in order, as well as the animated series, see the list below.