‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ to get a sequel with Sony Pictures giving it a greenlight. Film’s writer and executive producer Gil Kenan is set to take over the directing reins on this film.&nbsp;

As for the previous film’s director, Jason Reitman, he is expected to return in writer-producer role alongside co-scribe Kenan and Jason Blumenfeld.&nbsp;

We can expect ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ cast including Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon to return for the sequel.&nbsp;

Speaking on the plan, Kenan said, “It’s an absolute honour to pick up the proton pack and step behind the camera for the next chapter of the Spengler family saga. I just wish I could go back to 1984 and tell the kid in the sixth row of the Mann Valley West that one day he was going to get to direct a Ghostbusters film.”

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ sequel is slated for a December 2023 release.

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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ to get a sequel with Sony Pictures giving it a greenlight. Film’s writer and executive producer Gil Kenan is set to take over the directing reins on this film.

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ to get a sequel with Sony Pictures giving it a greenlight. Film’s writer and executive producer Gil Kenan is set to take over the directing reins on this film. As for the previous film’s director, Jason Reitman, he is expected to return in writer-producer role alongside co-scribe Kenan and Jason Blumenfeld. We can expect ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ cast including Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon to return for the sequel. Speaking on the plan, Kenan said, “It’s an absolute honour to pick up the proton pack and step behind the camera for the next chapter of the Spengler family saga. I just wish I could go back to 1984 and tell the kid in the sixth row of the Mann Valley West that one day he was going to get to direct a Ghostbusters film.” ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ sequel is slated for a December 2023 release.

'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' sequel gets greenlit with previous cast

The release date of the next 'Ghostbusters' movie has been set by Sony. The yet-untitled movie, the fifth film in the franchise, will hit theatres worldwide on December 20, 2023.

The film was confirmed only this year and now it has a release date. The last iteration in the popular horror comedy franchise, titled 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', released in 2021. Directed by Jason Reitman, the son of Ivan Reitman who directed the first two films.

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Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Paul Rudd joined the franchise, while old hands of the franchise Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts reprised their old roles.&nbsp;

The film was a mild commercial success with $204.4 million in global box office returns on a budget of $75 million. It also received mixed to positive reviews.&nbsp;

'Afterlife' received a 63 per cent rating at review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Ghostbusters: Afterlife crosses the streams between franchise revival and exercise in nostalgia -- and this time around, the bustin' mostly feels good."

Gil Kenan, who co-wrote 'Afterlife' with Reitman, will come back. Apart from the fifth film, an animated film is also in development.&nbsp;

The release date of the next 'Ghostbusters' movie has been set by Sony. The yet-untitled movie, the fifth film in the franchise, will hit theatres worldwide on December 20, 2023.

The release date of the next 'Ghostbusters' movie has been set by Sony. The yet-untitled movie, the fifth film in the franchise, will hit theatres worldwide on December 20, 2023. The film was confirmed only this year and now it has a release date. The last iteration in the popular horror comedy franchise, titled 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', released in 2021. Directed by Jason Reitman, the son of Ivan Reitman who directed the first two films. Also Read: Did Natalie Portman just spoil a major 'Thor Love and Thunder' plot point? Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Paul Rudd joined the franchise, while old hands of the franchise Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts reprised their old roles. The film was a mild commercial success with $204.4 million in global box office returns on a budget of $75 million. It also received mixed to positive reviews. 'Afterlife' received a 63 per cent rating at review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Ghostbusters: Afterlife crosses the streams between franchise revival and exercise in nostalgia -- and this time around, the bustin' mostly feels good." Gil Kenan, who co-wrote 'Afterlife' with Reitman, will come back. Apart from the fifth film, an animated film is also in development.

'Ghostbusters 5' to release on this date

It was a nostalgic fest a t the Ghostbusters: Afterlife premiere as original cast members Bill Murray, Dan Ayrkroyd and Ernie Hudson all reunited after 37 years of their original blockbuster.&nbsp;

71-year-old Bill Murray reprises his role in the new film as Dr Peter Venkman while Dan, 69, returns as Dr Raymond Stantz and Ernie Hudson, 75, is back as Dr. Winston Zeddmore. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-new-‘ghostbusters-afterlife’-trailer-release-date-pushed-410231">Watch Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer here.</a>

All three were spotted posing together on the red carpet at the New York City premiere. The premiere was held at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater.

While Bill looked dapper in a navy blue dress shirt, dark grey suit coat and light grey pants for his premiere look, Dan Aykroyd opted for a black Ghostbusters baseball cap, black sunglasses, with a black-on-black suit with a royal blue tie.

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Hudson looked stylish in a royal blue suit and matching pants.&nbsp;

The original Ghostbusters followed four scientists including the late Harold Ramis (who passed away in 2014) as Dr. Egon Spengler -- who set up a ghost removal service in New York City, in the midst of a slew of paranormal activity. The film was the second-highest grossing movie of 1984 with $229.2 million.

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The new film, ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ follows a single mother (Carrie Coon) and her two kids (McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard) who relocate to a small town to move into the large home they inherited from the single mother's late father. They discover their family's connection to the original Ghostbusters and uncover what was left behind.

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The film also stars Paul Rudd, Logan Kim, Bokeem Woodbine and two more members of the original Ghostbusters cast, Annie Potts as the original Ghostbusters secretary, Janine Melnitz, and Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett.&nbsp;

It was a nostalgic fest a t the Ghostbusters: Afterlife premiere as original cast members Bill Murray, Dan Ayrkroyd and Ernie Hudson all reunited after 37 years of their original blockbuster.

It was a nostalgic fest a t the Ghostbusters: Afterlife premiere as original cast members Bill Murray, Dan Ayrkroyd and Ernie Hudson all reunited after 37 years of their original blockbuster. 71-year-old Bill Murray reprises his role in the new film as Dr Peter Venkman while Dan, 69, returns as Dr Raymond Stantz and Ernie Hudson, 75, is back as Dr. Winston Zeddmore. Watch Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer here. All three were spotted posing together on the red carpet at the New York City premiere. The premiere was held at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater. While Bill looked dapper in a navy blue dress shirt, dark grey suit coat and light grey pants for his premiere look, Dan Aykroyd opted for a black Ghostbusters baseball cap, black sunglasses, with a black-on-black suit with a royal blue tie. Hudson looked stylish in a royal blue suit and matching pants. The original Ghostbusters followed four scientists including the late Harold Ramis (who passed away in 2014) as Dr. Egon Spengler -- who set up a ghost removal service in New York City, in the midst of a slew of paranormal activity. The film was the second-highest grossing movie of 1984 with $229.2 million. Also see: Harry Styles doesn't think he's a style icon but we disagree; check out shoot pics inside The new film, ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ follows a single mother (Carrie Coon) and her two kids (McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard) who relocate to a small town to move into the large home they inherited from the single mother's late father. They discover their family's connection to the original Ghostbusters and uncover what was left behind. Also read: Adele more popular than Oscars? Oprah interview pulls in more viewers than awards night The film also stars Paul Rudd, Logan Kim, Bokeem Woodbine and two more members of the original Ghostbusters cast, Annie Potts as the original Ghostbusters secretary, Janine Melnitz, and Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett.

The iconic trio of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson reunite for 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' premiere

Makers have again shifted ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ release dates as they have now moved to 2021.

Sony and Columbia Pictures shifted the film's release date back three months to June 11, 2021.&nbsp;

The film from Jason Reitman had been originally dated for March 2021, after previously being delayed from its original July 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jason Reitman is directing ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’, which stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Paul Rudd. It follows the events of previous films, Ghosbusters (1984) and Ghosbusters II (1989).

Makers have again shifted ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ release dates as they have now moved to 2021. Sony and Columbia Pictures shifted the film's release date back three months to June 11, 2021.

Makers have again shifted ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ release dates as they have now moved to 2021. Sony and Columbia Pictures shifted the film's release date back three months to June 11, 2021. The film from Jason Reitman had been originally dated for March 2021, after previously being delayed from its original July 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Jason Reitman is directing ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’, which stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Paul Rudd. It follows the events of previous films, Ghosbusters (1984) and Ghosbusters II (1989).