A new image from the upcomingGhostbusters: Afterlifehas arrived, perhaps to remind us that this movie is finally coming out in 2021. Once upon a time, directorJason Reitman’s direct follow-up to 1989’sGhostbusters IIwas scheduled for release all the way back in July 2020. Then, the industry-wide COVID-related upheaval resulted inAfterlifegetting bumped to a March 2021 release date before settling on (for now) aJune 2021 theatrical release. With all of the scheduling sorted (again, for now), it seems like Sony Pictures is resuming its promotional plans for the newGhostbustersmovie.
On Monday morning,Empiremagazine released a new image fromAfterlifefeaturing its three young stars:Finn Wolfhard,Mckenna Grace, and newcomerLogan Kim. As revealed in thefirstAfterlifetrailer— which debuted all the way back in December 2019 — we see the trio of young heroes suited up and ready to go. It also looks like they’re hanging out in the Ecto-1, which was also revealed to be making a comeback inAfterlifeper the first trailer. InAfterlife, Wolfhard and Grace will play Trevor and Phoebe, siblings who move back into their grandfather’s house with their mom. As it turns out, their grandfather has a connection to the original Ghostbusters team and, when a new threat arises, Trevor and Phoebe will answer the call, just like their forbears. Joining the brother and sister on the adventure of a lifetime is Kim’s character, who will play one of Phoebe’s schoolmates.
In addition to Wolfhard, Grace, and Kim,Afterlife’s cast members includeCarrie CoonandPaul Rudd. Also joining in the fun will be the majority of the originalGhostbusterscast, includingSigourney Weaver,Annie Potts,Dan Aykroyd,Ernie Hudson, andBill Murray.Afterlifeis both directed and co-written by Reitman. Also credited as a co-writer on the legacy sequel isGil Kenan(Monster House, 2015’sPoltergeist).
Ghostbusters: Afterlifeis scheduled to arrive on June 11. For more, check outour 2021 movie release calendarso you’re able to get updated on your most anticipated new movies of the year.
