The Ghostbusters franchise includes comic books, video games, television shows, and, most importantly, five feature films – and all the Ghostbusters movies are noward available for streaming. Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis launched the series when they wrote the script for the first Ghostbusters movie, which was released in 1984. It was a mᴀssive critical and commercial success, receiving overwhelming praise and grossing $295.2 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing movie of 1984. Consequently, sequels were ordered, television series were made, action figures were sold, and the Ghostbusters franchise is still alive and thriving 40 years after its premiere.

The five Ghostbusters movies are Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters (2016), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). The first two movies featured the original team of parapsychologists — Bill Murray as Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Ray Stantz, Harold Ramis as Egon Spengler, and Eddie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore. Meanwhile, the 2016 film was a reboot of the franchise featuring an all-female ghost-catching team. However, the fourth movie directly connects to the original films, taking place 32 years after the ending of Ghostbusters II and revolving around the late Spengler’s daughter and grandchildren, with 2024’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Emprie continuing their story.

Ghostbusters & Ghostbusters 2 Can Be Streamed On Max

HBO’s Streaming Platform Is Where To Stream The Original Ghostbusters Movies

The first two of the five Ghostbusters movies, 1984’s Ghostbusters and 1989’s Ghostbusters 2, are currently available to stream on Max, HBO’s streaming platform. A Max subscription is currently priced at $9.99 per month, with an Amazon Prime Video add-on package also available for the same price. The first two Ghostbusters movies were added to Max in March 2025 and, at the time of writing, it’s unknown when they will leave the service.

Ghostbusters (2016) And Ghostbusters Afterlife Are Available To Stream On STARZ

The 2010s Remake And The 2020s Revitalization Are Part Of The STARZ Library

The oft-maligned 2016 remake of Ghostbusters is currently available to stream on STARZ. It’s yet to be announced how long the all-female Ghostbusters movie will be available to stream. A STARZ subscription costs $10.99 per month, and STARZ content is also available as an add-on package on AppleTV and Amazon Prime Video for the same price.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the 2021 beginning of the latest incarnation of the Ghostbusters franchise, is also available to stream on Starz. However, it should be noted that the Amazon Prime Video STARZ packaged currently doesn’t include Ghostbusters: Aferlife (though it is available if subscribing to STARZ through AppleTV). Just like Ghostbusters 2016, it’s yet to be announced at time of writing how long Ghostbusters: Afterlife will be on STARZ for.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Is Available To Stream On Netflix

The Latest Ghostbusters Movie Is On Netflix Until 2026

The latest Ghostbusters movie and sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, is now available for streaming after its theatrical run. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is available to stream on Netflix, and arrived on the platform in July 2024 (and it’s currently set to remain on Netflix until January 2026).

However, it should be noted that – due to licensing restrictions – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire isn’t available as part of Netflix’s basic ad-supported plan. Viewers wanting to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire can currently stream it as part of Netflix’s $17.99 plan.

The Ghostbusters Movies Are Available To Rent & Buy:

The Full Platforms & Cost Breakdown For The Ghostbusters Franchise

The good news is that all four Ghostbusters films are available to rent or buy on VOD. Each platform offers similar prices to access Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters (2016), and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, either for a limited period or forever, depending on how many times one thinks they will watch the movies. For one-time rentals, the costs range from $3.59 to $3.99, while purchasing options range from $12.99 to $14.99.

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters is a multimedia franchise created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The first two films were released in the ’80s, but Ghostbusters III got stuck in development hell for years. Nearly 30 years after Ghostbusters II hit theaters, a reboot starring female Ghostbusters was released, followed by another reboot/sequel in 2021 тιтled Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The popular characters have also appeared in several video games and animated TV shows since the franchise’s creation in 1984.

Created by

Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis

Cast

Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, Rick Moranis, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon

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