The 2021 entry in the iconic supernatural and sci-fi comedy film franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, combines the fun in reviving blockbusters and the warm familiarity of nostalgia-filled classics.
Afterlife is the sequel to the original Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II movies and the fourth film in the franchise. It stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace, and Marvel actor Paul Rudd. The original Ghostbusters cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and Sigourney Weaver reprised their roles and joined in on the fun.
In the next chapter set in the original Ghostbusters universe, a single mum and her two kids arrive in a small town. There, they discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy that their grandfather left behind.
Where is Ghostbusters: Afterlife streaming in Australia?
After being released in the theatres in 2021, it became available for on demand streaming via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
The film, however, is not on any subscription streaming services in Australia as of this writing. To watch it, you can rent or buy on Apple TV, Prime Video Store, Google Play, and other similar services.
The 2016 Ghostbusters reboot starring Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig are currently available for streaming on BINGE and Netflix.
| Ghostbusters Afterlife streaming | Available now? |
|---|---|
| Apple TV | Yes – Rent or buy |
| Google Play | Yes – Rent or buy |
| Telstra TV Box Office | Yes – Rent or buy |
| Prime Video Store | Yes – Rent or buy |
| Microsoft Store | Yes – Rent or buy |
| YouTube | Yes – Rent or buy |
Ghostbusters: Afterlife streaming release date
Ghostbusters: Afterlife made its theatrical debut in Australian cinemas on 1 January 2022 and became a box-office success globally.
After it hit the theatres and pay per view, it launched on selected streaming services in Australia, premiering on 30 July 2022 on BINGE and Foxtel (via Movies Premiere).
The movie has since been removed from these platforms, unfortunately. If Ghostbusters: Afterlife becomes available again for on demand streaming, this guide will be updated.
| Movie | Running Time | IMDb |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostbusters 3 | 2h 4m | 7.1/10 |
What is the plot of Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
The film is set thirty-two years after the events of Ghostbusters II. Callie, a single mom played by Carrie Coon, moves to a small town together with her two kids, Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace).
When Phoebe discovers that their house is haunted, she seeks help from her teacher, seismologist Gary Grooberson, portrayed by Paul Rudd. As a big fan of the Ghostbusters, he helps Phoebe learn more about them, her grandfather’s secret legacy and the family’s connection to the ghost-fighting group.
They also discover that a vengeful ghost named Gozer aims to seek revenge on the Ghostbusters. The family, along with their new friends and the original Ghostbusters, try to save the town from supernatural chaos and get rid of Gozer once and for all.
Directed by Jason Reitman and produced by Ivan Reitman, who directed the original Ghostbusters movies in the ’80s, the new Ghostbusters film is both a commercial and critical success. A sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is set to premiere in March 2024.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer
You can watch the trailer right here.
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Cast of Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Afterlife featured a star-studded cast with the original actors from the ’80s films reprising their roles.
The film is directed by Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman, the original director of the original Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II.
Here is a list of the complete cast and their characters:
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