Ghostbusters: Afterlife 🆓 🔔

Phoebe soon discovers her grandfather was Egon Spengler, one of the original Ghostbusters.

Much of the film serves as a tribute to the late Harold Ramis (Egon). His presence is felt through clever production design and a touching CGI-rendered appearance that serves as a "passing of the torch" to the younger cast. Ghostbusters: Afterlife

The film follows Callie, a single mother, and her two children—the science-obsessed Phoebe and her brother Trevor—as they move into their late grandfather’s decaying farmhouse. Phoebe soon discovers her grandfather was Egon Spengler,

Critics and fans alike have noted that while the film leans heavily on nostalgia, it succeeds because of its "heart" and strong lead performance by Mckenna Grace as Phoebe. The film follows Callie, a single mother, and

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson return as the original trio, helping the new generation in a climactic showdown against Gozer. Why It Works

The movie is deeply rooted in the lore of the 1984 classic, featuring numerous "Easter eggs" and familiar faces.