---
title: "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 967847
imdb_id: "tt21235248"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 2217
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a 2024 film that follows the Spengler family as they return to the iconic New York City firehouse. This location serves as the base for the original Ghostbusters, who have established a top-secret research lab dedicated to advancing ghost-busting technology. The narrative centers on the collaboration between the new and original members of the team as they navigate their professional responsibilities. The plot shifts when the discovery of an ancient artifact releases a powerful evil force. This supernatural threat puts the world at risk of a second Ice Age, forcing the team to unite to protect their home and humanity. By combining their expertise and resources, the characters must confront this new danger to prevent a global catastrophe. The film highlights the generational connection between the legacy of the original ghost-hunting crew and the efforts of the Spengler family as they face this escalating conflict within the city.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Generations of Ghostbusters unite at the iconic New York City firehouse to stop a freezing threat."

### Why Watch
- features the original Ghostbusters
- brings back the Spengler family
- directed by Gil Kenan

### Caveats & Content Note
- rated PG-13
- runtime is 1 hour and 55 minutes
- Tone & Suitability: This film carries a PG-13 rating and blends fantasy, adventure, and comedy elements.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gil Kenan
- **Networks / Studios**: Ghost Corps, Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mckenna Grace** as *Phoebe Spengler*
- **Paul Rudd** as *Gary Grooberson*
- **Carrie Coon** as *Callie Spengler*
- **Finn Wolfhard** as *Trevor Spengler*
- **Dan Aykroyd** as *Ray Stantz*
- **Kumail Nanjiani** as *Nadeem*
- **Patton Oswalt** as *Dr. Hubert Wartzki*
- **Celeste O'Connor** as *Lucky*
- **Logan Kim** as *Podcast*
- **Emily Alyn Lind** as *Melody*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire released?
It was released on March 22, 2024 in the US.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Gil Kenan.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, and Finn Wolfhard.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
The Spengler family returns to the New York City firehouse to team up with the original Ghostbusters against an ancient evil force.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*