How to Watch Ghostbusters in Order
To watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, start with Ghostbusters.
Watch Ghostbusters in release order for a first viewing — start with Ghostbusters (1984). There are 4 films, released between 1984–2024. That is 7.5 hours of viewing. Only 3 are essential to follow the story — 5.7 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 1Ghostbusters1984Essential105m
- 2Ghostbusters II1989108m
- 3Ghostbusters: Afterlife2021Essential124m
- 4Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire2024Essential115m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Ghostbusters19847.5
- 2Ghostbusters: Afterlife20217.3
- 3Ghostbusters II19896.6
- 4Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire20246.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Ghostbusters?
For a first viewing, watch Ghostbusters in release order, starting with Ghostbusters (1984) and ending with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Ghostbusters films are there?
There are 4 Ghostbusters films.
Can I skip any Ghostbusters films?
3 of the 4 films carry the main story: Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Ghostbusters?
Start with Ghostbusters, released in 1984. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Ghostbusters?
Watching every Ghostbusters film takes 7.5 hours. Sticking to the 3 essential films takes 5.7 hours.