Key Takeaways:
– “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is predicted to have an opening of $45 million.
– The sequel’s opening will be roughly on par with its predecessor, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.”
– Sony is banking on the sequel to outperform Afterlife’s $204 million worldwide gross.
– The Ghostbusters franchise is set to cross the $1 billion milestone within a week of Frozen Empire’s release.
– The film stars an ensemble cast and introduces a new threat for the Ghostbusters.
Impressive Box Office Projections for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is stirring up a storm in the cinematic universe. The much-awaited sequel is predicted to rake in an impressive $45 million on opening weekend, which will put it almost on par with its predecessor, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”. Afterlife enjoyed a $44 million opening and later accumulated $204 million worldwide.
Boosting Ghostbusters Franchise Past $1 Billion
Sony Entertainment harbors high hopes for this sequel and aims for it to surpass Afterlife’s performance in the global box office. More importantly, the release of Frozen Empire is primed to push the Ghostbusters franchise past the $1 billion mark at the box office. This monumental milestone will be achieved within just a week of the sequel’s release. The previous installments in the beloved franchise have generated a cumulative total of $945.2 million.
The Story So Far in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”
Frozen Empire takes us back to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse. The Spengler family reunites with the original Ghostbusters, who have developed a top-secret lab to elevate their ghost-busting capabilities. Trouble arises with the discovery of an ancient artifact that unfurls a powerful evil force. The Ghostbusters, old and new combined, must roll up their sleeves to save their city and the world from an impending second Ice Age.
A Star-studded Cast
The film boasts a star-studded cast, with the Queen of Physical Media, Carrie Coon sharing the screen with Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, and Annie Potts. Not to mention, original Ghostbusters – Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson will add nostalgia with their appearances. Director Gil Kenan has shared that the original Ghostbusters’ roles are not mere cameo appearances, but are instead integral characters in the story.
An Honest Review
Chris Bumbray, a reviewer for JoBlo, recently watched the sequel. While he found the film enjoyable, he didn’t consider it as good as Afterlife. “‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ seems to be aimed at building the franchise out more extensively. It’s still fun and nostalgia-driven, but doesn’t do the new characters justice compared to the previous installment,” wrote Bumbray. Despite these comments, fan anticipation for the sequel remains high.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire makes its booming entry to theaters on March 22nd. With fan anticipation and box office predictions maintained at a high, it looks set to be another mega-blockbuster in the iconic franchise.
