Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Discover the past. Save the future.
When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 18 November 2021 |
| Genre | Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure |
| Director | Jason Reitman |
| Starring | Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard and Carrie Coon |
| Runtime | 124 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes 63% · Rotten Tomatoes (average) 4.8/10 · Metacritic 45/100 · TMDB users 7.3/10 |
| Budget | $75 million |
| Box office | $197 million worldwide |
Where to watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is streaming on Hulu ($21.49 a month) in the US. It is also on Fubo. If that is the only reason to subscribe, one month of Hulu is $21.49 at list price.
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| Antigua & Barbuda | Prime Video |
| Argentina | Prime Video $5199 ARS |
| Australia | ARD/ZDF |
| Austria | Netflix €10.99, Skygo |
| Bahamas | Prime Video |
| Barbados | Prime Video |
| Belgium | Netflix €10.99 |
| Belize | Prime Video |
| Bermuda | Prime Video |
| Bolivia | Prime Video |
| Brazil | Prime Video R$19.90 |
| Chile | Prime Video $6490 CLP |
| Colombia | Prime Video $24900 COP |
| Costa Rica | Prime Video |
| Czechia | Canal+ |
| Denmark | Viaplay 159 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Prime Video |
| Ecuador | Prime Video $5.99, Clarovideo |
| El Salvador | Prime Video |
| Finland | Viaplay €13.99 |
| France | Prime Video €6.99 |
| French Guiana | Prime Video |
| French Polynesia | Prime Video |
| Germany | Netflix €15.99, Skygo |
| Guatemala | Prime Video |
| Guyana | Prime Video |
| Honduras | Prime Video |
| Iceland | Netflix about 1636 kr ISK, Viaplay 799 kr ISK |
| India | Prime Video ₹299, Jiohotstar, SonyLIV ₹299 |
| Ireland | Skygo |
| Italy | Netflix €13.99, Prime Video €4.99, Skygo, Now TV |
| Jamaica | Prime Video |
| Japan | Prime Video ¥600 JPY, Hulu |
| Liechtenstein | Netflix |
| Luxembourg | Netflix €10.99 |
| Malta | Netflix €8.99 |
| Mexico | Prime Video $99 MXN |
| Monaco | Netflix , Prime Video |
| Netherlands | Prime Video €4.99 |
| Nicaragua | Prime Video |
| Norway | Viaplay 169 kr NOK |
| Panama | Prime Video $5.99 |
| Paraguay | Prime Video |
| Peru | Prime Video S/25.90, Clarovideo |
| San Marino | Netflix , Prime Video |
| Slovakia | Canal+ |
| Spain | Prime Video €4.99 |
| St. Lucia | Prime Video |
| Sweden | Viaplay 169 kr SEK |
| Switzerland | Netflix CHF14.90 |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Prime Video |
| Turks & Caicos Islands | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | Skygo |
| Uruguay | Prime Video $U249 |
| Vatican City | Prime Video |
| Venezuela | Prime Video |
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What kind of watch this is
Jason Reitman directs Ghostbusters: Afterlife, a 124-minute fantasy comedy that swaps the New York skyline for the Oklahoma plains. It leans into a quiet, rural tone before the supernatural chaos erupts. The film treats its legacy with a wink, acknowledging the weight of the franchise while keeping the stakes personal for a single mother and her two kids. It is a gentle entry point into the franchise, prioritizing family dynamics over cosmic threats. The humor lands softly, letting the scares do the heavy lifting. It runs long, but the pacing feels deliberate. A solid choice for those who want the ghosts to feel like neighbors rather than invaders.
What the critics said
The reception is lukewarm, a temperature that suits a movie about ghosts. Rotten Tomatoes reported a 63% Tomatometer score in November 2022, while Metacritic assigned a 45/100 Metascore in October 2025, a verdict that lands squarely in the mixed. The consensus suggests the film balances franchise nostalgia with decent execution, though it doesn't break new ground. Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter found the cast "engaging," noting the characters feel more fully fleshed than in the first film. Not everyone was charmed. Charles Bramesco of The Guardian gave it 1 out of 5, calling it a "nostalgia object" drained of personality. It is a safe bet for fans, and a boring one for everyone else.
How it did with audiences
It cost $75 million and pulled in $129 million domestically, then $197 million worldwide. That is a solid margin, though Scott Mendelson of Forbes called it "relatively successful" because it was "made cheaply enough to be a hit." Paul Dergarabedian of Comscore noted the brand remains powerful decades later. On TMDB, users rate it 7.3 out of 10. It opened strong, topping the box office. The math works out fine.
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Sources
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q61883088 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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