How many Ghostbusters movies are there and who stars in them?

The current Ghostbusters film series consists of four main movies, plus two spin-offs. The main series includes: 1. Ghostbusters (1984) - starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson as the original Ghostbusters team. 2. Ghostbusters II (1989) - again featuring the same cast. 3. Ghostbusters (2016) - a reboot starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones as the new Ghostbusters team. 4. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) - a direct sequel to the original two films, ignoring the events of the 2016 film. The spin-offs include: 1. Ghostbusters II: Slimer! (2004) - an animated film featuring the character Slimer. 2. Stay Classy Ghostbusters (2020) - a mockumentary short that serves as a sequel to the original two films.

There are currently five films in the Ghostbusters franchise, including the original 1984 classic starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson as the iconic paranormal investigators. The subsequent films feature a mix of veteran actors and newcomers, while maintaining the spirit of the beloved characters. The first sequel, Ghostbusters II (1989), sees the return of the original cast, along with Sigourney Weaver joining the team. In 2016, a soft reboot, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones as a new trio of Ghostbusters. The animated series provides a unique take on the franchise, introducing younger audiences to the Ghostbusters universe. The 2014 film Ghostbusters is an all-female led adaptation, featuring a diverse cast including Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones as the new team of Ghostbusters. The most recent addition to the franchise is the animated film The Adventures of the Ghostbusters: Spooktacular Showdown (2021), which serves as a sequel to the 1984 original. Here is the list of all the live-action Ghostbusters movies in chronological order: 1. Ghostbusters (1984) 2. Ghostbusters II (1989) 3. Ghostbusters (2016) (a soft reboot) 4. The Adventures of the Ghostbusters (2020) (a more recent release, often overlooked by fans due to its lackluster marketing). It is worth noting that the animated series and films, though not part of the mainline live-action franchise, add valuable depth to the Ghostbusters universe.

As of 2020, there are five Ghostbusters movies: four films featuring the original 1984 cast, including “Ghostbusters II” (1989), and a 2016 reboot starring Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig. The original cast included Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson in the first film, while Ivan Reitman directed both films. The new cast in the 2016 reboot was composed of an all-female lead group, featuring McCarthy, Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones as a team of paranormal investigators. There have been no official announcements about a new Ghostbusters movie or reboot starring the original cast. The 2020 release “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” brought back the original cast for the first time in nearly 40 years, featuring Murray, Aykroyd, and Hudson reprising their iconic roles as the original Ghostbusters. The film follows a new generation of characters who discover a hidden world within their town. The original four films have been re-released theatrically several times over the years, introducing the franchise to new generations of fans. The success of these releases has helped maintain a loyal fan base for the beloved paranormal comedy classic.