The Ghostbusters films feature a perfect mixture of humor and the supernatural, which is why the franchise is so popular among the global fandom. Over the years, we have got several Ghostbusters films. Irrespective of whether the movies were hit or flop, hardcore fans of the franchise want to watch it all. That being said, it may be hard for new fans to figure out the correct watch order to watch the movies. Well, here is how to watch Ghostbusters movies in order.
How Many Ghostbusters Movies Are There?
There are five Ghostbusters movies for the time being. While fans believed the 2024’s Frozen Empire to be the final film of the franchise, the director spilled beans on the future projects in an interview . However, we do not have any information about the upcoming Ghostbusters film yet; be it the title, release window, or cast, everything is a mystery for now.
Ghostbusters Movies in Chronological Order
The films don’t need to come out chronologically. For instance, at times, the prequel stories are told after the sequel. So, if you want to watch the Ghostbusters movies in chronological order, you may follow the below list:
- Ghostbusters
- Ghostbusters II
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
- Ghostbusters: Answer The Call
1. Ghostbusters (1984)
Image Credit: Columbia Pictures (Amazon)
- Release Date: June 8, 1984
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.8/95%
- Director: Ivan Reitman
- Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis
Created by Ivan Reitman, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis, Ghostbusters was released in 1984. It is considered one of the best in the horror comedy genre to date. While the film gives you plenty of reasons to laugh at its ludicrous storyline, it also does give you goosebumps with its supernatural elements. Moreover, with the amazing characters, special effects, and catchy opening theme, this movie never feels dull, even for a minute.
After getting thrown out of Columbia University, the parapsychologists Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler start a paranormal investigation and elimination service in New York City. Their business makes them encounter several ghosts and spirits, but the real threat comes when they collide with Gozer the Gozerian, the god of destruction.
2. Ghostbusters II (1989)
Image Credit: Columbia Pictures (Amazon)
- Release Date: June 16, 1989
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.5/55%
- Director: Ivan Reitman
- Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts
Ghostbusters II takes place five years after the events of the first film. Despite being the sequel to an outstanding film, Ghostbusters II didn’t succeed at the box office. Unlike the original film, the sequel delved deeper heavily into the comedy elements that overshadowed the spookiness of the film at times. Besides that, the main enemy that the trio stumbled upon in the first film was much more impactful if compared to the supernatural villain in the 1989 film.
Following the destruction that happened in the original film, Ghostbusters II sees the main trio getting barred from paranormal investigations and their business being shut. However, they have to reunite once again as a new threat emerges from the shadow.
3. Ghostbusters: Afterlife(2021)
Image Credit: Columbia Pictures (Amazon)
- Release Date: November 19, 2021
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7/63%
- Director: Jason Reitman
- Starring: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, Paul Rudd
Directed by the original director’s son, Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is set thirty years after the events of the second film of the franchise. The film sees a new set of cast, including some popular faces such as Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coonand more. Intriguingly, the original cast returns either in the supporting roles or cameo appearances. Like the 1989 film, it also didn’t live up to the hype, but still, it became a commercial success and received mixed reviews.
After the death of Egon Spengler, his estranged daughter shifts to the farm that she inherited from him with her two children, Pheobe and Trevor. After Pheobe realizes that the farm is haunted, she seeks help from Gary, who has been a die-hard fan of the Ghostbusters. Interestingly, Paul Rudd’s character in FRIENDS TV show fell in love with Pheobe. And, well, Paul Rudd’s character in this film also ends up helping a character named Pheobe.
4. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
Image Credit: Columbia Pictures (Amazon)
- Release Date: March 22, 2024
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.1/42%
- Director: Gil Kenan
- Starring: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, James Acaster, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire takes place three years after the previous entry on the list. The majority of the cast from the 2021 film returned, and the ones from the original film also appeared in the supporting roles. Despite boasting a nostalgic feel, the film couldn’t perform well and ended up becoming the lowest-ranked movie of the horror comedy franchise. It was the balanced horror and comedy elements that made the 1984 movie a smash hit at the box office. However, this film couldn’t pull off that essence.
After their encounter with the supernatural enemy in Ghostbuster: Afterlife, Gary, Trevor, Pheobe, Callie, and their friends shift to New York, from where it all began. They join forces with the original Ghostbusters and start re-establishing the ghost elimination service that was founded by our iconic trio: Ray, Egon, and Peter.
5. Ghostbusters: Answer The Call (2016)
Image Credit: Columbia Pictures (Amazon)
- Release Date: July 15, 2016
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.8/74%
- Director: Paul Feig
- Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Charles Dance, Michael K. Williams, Chris Hemsworth
Ghostbusters: Answer The Call is a female-driven reboot of the 1984 film that came after the 1989 film. Taking place in a parallel reality, this film features a storyline similar to the original film. The film majorly received negative reviews and ended up seeing a $70 million loss at the box office.
It follows an all-girl Ghostbusters team that aims to capture ghosts and spirits to protect New York City from supernatural threats. Like the 2021 and 2024 films, Ghostbusters: Answer The Call also sees the original cast appearing in cameo roles.
Ghostbusters Movies in Release Order
While some fans want to watch the movies in chronological order, there is always someone who wants to experience them the way they were released. So, here, we have listed the Ghostbusters movies in the order they were released.
- Ghostbusters (1984)
- Ghostbusters II (1989)
- Ghostbusters: Answer The Call (2016)
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
Aparna is a Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom with 4 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Jujutsu Kaisen and everything horror, she brings in-depth insights and a passion for storytelling to her coverage. Recently, she has interviewed Abby Trott, the voice actress behind Demon Slayer’s Nezuko and Dandadan’s Momo. She has also interviewed Adam McArthur, the one to voice Yuji Itadori in JJK, delivering exclusive content for fans. Previously, she contributed her expertise to some notable publications including Sportskeeda, Dexerto, and Forever Geek, honing her craft in entertainment journalism.
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2025 proved a blessing for cinephiles, offering a wide range of movies and television series. While some of the movies were released in theatres, others arrived on streaming services. In fact, there are also some that several fans missed watching in theatres. So, with the year coming to an end, we have listed the five best movies of 2025 that you can stream on Netflix right now.
1. Frankenstein
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- Release Date: November 7, 2025
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 7.5/ 85%
Netflix’s Frankenstein is one of the best screen adaptations of the 1818 classic novel. Do you think you know the movie’s story? Well, you might be proved wrong. Frankenstein was Guillermo del Toro’s dream project, so he crafted a brilliant story based on the original. Well, the best part of his vision was that he didn’t make the creature seem like a mere horror; instead, he allowed us to see the creature’s human side.
Frankenstein follows Victor Frankenstein, a scientist, who is fascinated with death. So, he creates a creature using the body parts of the corpses. However, after the creature comes to life, Victor becomes frustrated with its appearance and the way it speaks and moves. He abandons him, but the creature, unable to accept rejection, follows Victor to seek answers.
2. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
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- Release Date: December 12, 2025
- Director: Rian Johnson
- Cast: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 7.5/ 93%
A Knives Out Mystery film never disappoints, and Wake Up Dead Man raised everyone’s expectations from the franchise even more. Unlike the previous instalments, this one comes with a more serious and intriguing plot. On top of everything, Daniel Craig’s Blanc has evolved more than ever and appears as a fully realised detective in Wake Up Dead Man.
The story of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery kicks off with the murder of a religious leader in a small upstate New York church. A troubled priest of the church becomes the prime suspect, but when Blanc enters the picture, he instantly realises there is more beneath the surface that has not yet come to light.
3. KPop Demon Hunters
Image Credit: Sony Pictures Animation
- Release Date: June 20, 2025
- Director: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans
- Cast: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, Lee Byung-hun
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 7.5/ 95%
KPop Demon Hunters arrived on Netflix in June 2025 and, within days, garnered a huge fanbase for its stylish animation and top-notch visuals. Instead of just being a parody of KPop, it features behind-the-scenes, idol training, stage personas, and everything in the most subtle way. Above all, we also see the lead protagonists dealing with the supernatural while maintaining their normal lives.
Kpop Demon Hunters follow a girl group, who are Kpop idols during the day and trained demon hunters at night. They have taken on the responsibility of protecting the human world from the demonic threats that emerge from time to time. So, basically, when on stage, they are not only performing for their audience, but they are also creating an energy with their music that weakens the demons, keeping their fans safe.
4. Bring Her Back
Image Credit: Causeway Films (via Prime Video)
- Release Date: May 29, 2025
- Director: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
- Cast: Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally Hawkins
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 7.1/ 89%
Bring Her Back is one of those horror movies that depends on cheap jump scares. Instead, it makes the horror feel personal wth the unsettling setting and the uneasy silences. Besides that, it features a slow-burning story that rewards those who unapologetically stick to it until the very end.
Andy and Piper are placed in the care of a foster mother, Laura, after the death of their father. As the story moves forward, Laura is seen desperate to bring her dead daughter back to life. So, she decides to use blind Piper as a vessel.
5. Counterattack
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- Release Date: February 28, 2025
- Director: Chava Cartas
- Cast: Luis Alberti, Noe Hernandez, Leonardo Alonso, Luis Curiel, David Leon, Guillermo Nava
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 6/ 69%
There are rare movies out there that skip the over-explaining part and put the focus entirely on the central point, and Counterattack is one among those golden gems in existence. It is a Mexican movie that jumps straight into the action and follows a tight script throughout, without feeling rushed at any point. If you enjoy action films, this one is perfectly suitable for you.
The movie follows Captain Armando Guerrero, the lead officer of a Mexican special unit tasked with carrying out a routine operation. However, unknowingly, they cross paths and come in the way of a brutal drug cartel, and become their targets.
Aparna is a Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom with 4 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Jujutsu Kaisen and everything horror, she brings in-depth insights and a passion for storytelling to her coverage. Recently, she has interviewed Abby Trott, the voice actress behind Demon Slayer’s Nezuko and Dandadan’s Momo. She has also interviewed Adam McArthur, the one to voice Yuji Itadori in JJK, delivering exclusive content for fans. Previously, she contributed her expertise to some notable publications including Sportskeeda, Dexerto, and Forever Geek, honing her craft in entertainment journalism.
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