Ghostbusters watch order
Two 1980s films, a 2016 reboot that stands alone, and two later sequels that ignore the reboot entirely.
The original timeline 4 films
Afterlife picks up from Ghostbusters II, thirty-two years later, and Frozen Empire follows on.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 2024
Not on a subscription service in the UK, but you can rent or buy it
Stream on
Hulu
fuboTV
YouTube TV+1 more
The 2016 reboot 1 film
A fresh start with a new cast, unconnected to the other four.
- 1
The original timeline 4 films
Afterlife picks up from Ghostbusters II, thirty-two years later, and Frozen Empire follows on.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 2024
Not on a subscription service in the UK, but you can rent or buy it
Stream on
HulufuboTVYouTube TV+1 more
The 2016 reboot 1 film
A fresh start with a new cast, unconnected to the other four.
- 1
Worth knowing. The 2016 film is a complete reboot with a different cast and no connection to the others. Afterlife picks up directly from Ghostbusters II, thirty-two years later.
Where to stream it
NOW4 of 5 films
Sky Go3 of 5 films
1 film isn't on any subscription service in the UK. Use "Where to watch" to rent or buy it.
- HuluAll 5 filmsGo to Hulu
- fuboTVAll 5 films
- YouTube TV4 of 5 films
FXNow4 of 5 films
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