There are so many exciting blockbusters to look forward to in2024. If you’re into horror comedies, thenGhostbusters: Frozen Empireis definitely on your watch list. The sequel to 2021’s modest hit revivalGhostbusters: Afterlifehaunts theaters this March, which meansmarketingfor the film is heating up. Now, with just a couple of months till the film’s release, collectors are being treated to theirfirst look atFrozen Empire’s line of Funko Pops, as first reported byBloody Disgusting.
The five new Pops start out with two generations of Ghostbusters.Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) represents the new era of the paranormal team, while Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) is one fourth of the returning original team. However, what makes this collection spooky fun are the ghouls. The first wave of Pops not only confirm returning faces like themini-State Puft Marshmallow men, but they also confirm the main villain’s name.The horned demon seen in the trailer, along with all the previous marketing, is called Garrakaand the event he puts New York City through is called the"Death Chill”. This evil entity will even come alongside otherfresh ghosts like Pucky. The name explains it all, but this might be a new ghost in the same comedic family as Slimer who’s also making a comeback inFrozen Empire.
What’s ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ About?
Frozen Empirepicks up withAfterlife’s post credit scene that sawtheGhostbusters return to NYC. Egon Spengler’s family has also joined to take busting to the next level. Expanding the technology of the Ghostbusters universe, both old and new members are in for their toughest challenge yet when anew threat (Garraka) freezes all of New York in a second ice age. With a star-studded cast which includesAykroyd,Bill Murray,Ernie Hudson,Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and Carrie Coons, Frozen Empire looks to be the grandest adventure yet. Feeding into the new youthful energy brought on by the wonderfulAfterlife, it feels like itcombines the classicGhostbustersstyle with the cartoonish fun that expanded the universe in the 80s seriesThe Real Ghostbusters. Whatever the case may be. it’s the40th anniversaryof the series and there’s no better way to celebrateGhostbustersthan with a new film.
When Does ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Release?
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empirechills out theaters onMarch 29, 2024. Until then, you can answer the call by previewing the Funko Pop line above and watchingFrozen Empire’s trailer below. The originalGhostbustersis also currently streaming on Hulu.
