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Ghostbusters: Afterlife

A new generation picks up the proton packs in a direct sequel to the 1984 classic.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a 2021 sequel to the 1984 film Ghostbusters. It follows the original film's story, set years after the death of Egon Spengler. The film was released after a 2016 reboot received mixed reviews and underperformed financially. It is a direct sequel to the 1984 film, picking up with a new generation of characters.

Key Protagonists
Callie Spengler, Trevor Spengler, Phoebe Spengler (Mckenna Grace), Podcast (Logan Kim)

Verified Timeline

19842014201620212024

Lore & Background

The source material does not provide specific details about the plot, characters, or mythology of Ghostbusters: Afterlife beyond its existence as a sequel. It is known that the film was released in 2021 and was followed by Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire in 2024. The source confirms that attempts to develop a second sequel to the original film paused in 2014 following Harold Ramis's death, and that Afterlife represents a second sequel to the 1984 film, following the 2016 reboot.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide a narrative summary of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. It only establishes that the film is a sequel to the 1984 Ghostbusters and was released in 2021. No specific plot points, characters, or events from the film are mentioned in the provided text.

Reader's Guide

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a 2021 sequel to the original 1984 film. It was released after a 2016 reboot that received mixed reviews and underperformed financially. The film was followed by another sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, in 2024. The source does not provide any further details about the film's plot, cast, or production.

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