---
title: "Ghostbusters: Afterlife"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ghostbusters-afterlife-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 425909
imdb_id: "tt4513678"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 124
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 5220
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ghostbusters-afterlife-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a 2021 American supernatural comedy film that serves as a sequel in the franchise. Directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gil Kenan, the production was released in the United States on November 19, 2021. The film runs for two hours and four minutes and is classified as a fantasy, comedy, and adventure movie. The story follows a single mother named Callie and her two children, Trevor and Phoebe, as they relocate to a small town in Oklahoma. Upon their arrival, the family begins to uncover their connection to the original Ghostbusters team. As the narrative progresses, the characters discover the secret legacy left behind by their grandfather. The film explores themes of discovering the past and saving the future. Additional information regarding the production and its development was shared during a New York Comic Con panel featuring members of the cast and the filmmakers. The film carries a PG-13 rating and is officially categorized within the fantasy, comedy, and adventure genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A single mother and her children discover their secret connection to the original Ghostbusters."

### Why Watch
- features a family uncovering a secret legacy
- direct continuation of the franchise as a sequel

### Caveats & Content Note
- rated pg-13 which may not suit younger viewers
- runtime is over two hours long
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13 for fantasy, comedy, and adventure elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, comedy, adventure, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, fuboTV, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Club Illico | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jason Reitman
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Bron Studios, The Montecito Picture Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mckenna Grace** as *Phoebe*
- **Finn Wolfhard** as *Trevor*
- **Carrie Coon** as *Callie*
- **Paul Rudd** as *Grooberson*
- **Logan Kim** as *Podcast*
- **Celeste O'Connor** as *Lucky*
- **Bill Murray** as *Peter Venkman*
- **Dan Aykroyd** as *Ray Stantz*
- **Ernie Hudson** as *Winston Zeddemore*
- **Annie Potts** as *Janine Melnitz*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
Ghostbusters: Afterlife was released in 2021.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jason Reitman.

### Q: Who wrote the film?
It was written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is a supernatural comedy, fantasy, and adventure film.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ghostbusters: Afterlife — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/425909)
- [Ghostbusters: Afterlife](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostbusters:_Afterlife)
- [Ghostbusters: Afterlife NYCC Panel with Cast and Filmmakers - Yo…](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xfam4qqEYU)

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