Ghostbusters: Is a new movie in development at Sony after Frozen Empire?

The famous supernatural franchise is far from dead. As the latest feature film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire directed by Gil Kenan, airs on television, fans are wondering if the iconic team will return to the big screen.

A new project brewing at Sony Pictures?

Industry whispers, shared by insiders, suggest that a brand new film might be in early development at Sony Pictures under the working title Ghostbusters: Nightmare on 34th Street. The screenplay is reportedly written by Josh Miller, known for his work on the Sonic the hedgehog movies and Violent Night. However, no official confirmation has been provided regarding whether this will be a direct sequel or a standalone story.

Regarding the cast, actress Carrie Coon, who plays Callie Spengler since Ghostbusters: Afterlife, noted in an interview that she had not been contacted by the team in a while, pointing out that everyone's busy schedules remain the main hurdle.

Animated projects and expanding horizons

The box office for the latest installment reached around 201 million dollars worldwide against a 100 million budget, yielding mixed results. Nevertheless, the brand remains highly lucrative and the universe continues to grow through animation.

Netflix is set to release an animated series in 2027 titled Ghostbusters: Night Shift, set in New York in 1994, alongside an animated feature film directed by Kris Pearn. Fans have plenty to look forward to while waiting for news on a potential live-action cinematic return.