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Paul Rudd has hit a bit of a lull in his career after enjoying a strong run at the box office for years. WithAnt-Man 3failing to leave an impression on the audience, the saga once again repeats itself with his new film,Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
TheGhostbustersuniverse is one of the most beloved franchises around at present. In the four decades that it has been around, it has garnered a big but loyal fanbase. Unfortunately, the latest installment has disappointed both fans and critics alike.
Paul Rudd joined theGhostbustersfranchise, but the film falters
In recent years, the trend of existing films getting reboots has become quite popular, even if the film is not too old.Ghostbustersis one such franchise that has seen several reboots and sequels, and the universe is starting to feel a little crowded.
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2016 saw an all-female reboot, with comedy queensKristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy, and others. EvenThorstarChris Hemsworthwas part of the star-studded cast.
The latest film,Frozen Empire, has managed to bring back a few of the original cast members, likeBill Murray, Dan Ackroyd, and Annie Potts.Paul Ruddwas one of the biggest additions to the film, and he played the role of Gary Grooberson. The new film also featuresStranger Thingsstar Winn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, and McKenna Grace.
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Frozen Empirepicks up after the events ofGhostbusters: Afterlife, which came out in 2021. Callie and Gary, played by Coon and Rudd, respectively, move to New York with Callie’s children, Trevor and Phoebe. Things quickly take a turn for the worse, when Nadeem, played byKumail Nanjiani, tries to sell off an orb. The object is the only thing that is stopping the villain, a ghost with unlimited power to freeze.
The new film is decent at best but nothing remarkable, except for Nanjiani, who managed to outshine the others. There are jokes abound and even a spark of queer romance, but neither land very well. In the end, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire only succeeds in letting its fans take a nostalgic trip.
The reviews forGhostbusters: Frozen Empireare out and they are a bit concerning for the franchise
A beloved franchise, Ghostbusters, has now started to limp a little. The older cast members seem detached, and the newer additions do not bring much to the table. Moreover, it has registeredthe worst audience score of all time.
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With the film set to hit theatres very soon, the review embargo has been lifted. Most are hailing it as“a sad attempt at nostalgia,”without much else to offer. Here is a roundup of reviews for the film so far.
‘GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE’ is a sad attempt at nostalgia bait. It’s time to let this franchise stay dead for good.
Find out more in our review…https://t.co/p9z7lg8rfc
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)July 31, 2025
🍿Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Cinema Scroll Review🎬pic.twitter.com/0rp4ynTIVm
— Cinema Scroll (@CinemaScroll)July 09, 2025
Surprisingly creepy and charmingly off-beat, ‘GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE’ is a fun ghostly romp that’s let down by playing it safe
Our review:https://t.co/y7g9V5MA8mpic.twitter.com/K27mtTaDPJ
— ScreenTime (@screentime)July 28, 2025
While I had fun at times,#Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was sadly a mixed bag for me: Too many characters and WAY TOO MUCH Nostalgia… Watch My REVIEW Below!pic.twitter.com/GEflbNetCp
— Andy Signore (@andysignore)July 02, 2025
GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE Review Round Up:
Radio Times – 4/5NME – 4/5Independent – 3/5DenOfGeek – 3/5Total Film – 3/5Guardian – 2/5Empire – 2/5Little White Lies – 2/5Telegraph – 1/5Collider – 5/10GameSpot – 5/10IGN – 4/10IndieWire – C-#GhostbustersFrozenEmpirepic.twitter.com/5gAIwk1JDW
— The Movie Badger (@TheMovieBadger)June 17, 2025
Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ clears a low barhttps://t.co/akkU4FtljJ
— The Associated Press (@AP)June 15, 2025
While the latest film might not be a masterpiece, it is still worth watching if you are a fan. The film will hit the theatres on March 22nd.
Sreshtha Roychowdhury
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Sreshtha Roychowdhury is a content writer at FandomWire. An avid lover of film and music, Sreshtha is also a geek, with a hunger to know more about what the field has to offer. Apart from her contributions to writing, she is quite passionate about sports too.
