‘Ghostbusters’ team tease the franchise’s next steps after big news day


It’s been a big news day for fans of the Ghostbusters franchise,

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one that’s been a long time coming after those with a fondness for the supernatural comedy saga

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were left starved of content (that they didn’t actively despise) for the longest time.

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All it took was a spark, which came in the form of Jason Reitman

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getting into the family business by following in the footsteps of his late father Ivan.

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Not only did Ghostbusters: Afterlife do a decent turn at the pandemic-stricken

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box office to get a sequel green lit, but an animated series and feature film were both announced as part of Netflix Geeked Week.

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It’s a great time to be a Ghostbusters supporter, then, and shortly after the news broke,

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Reitman spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about what comes next for a property that’s ignited into a state of rapid expansion.

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