Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a 2024 supernatural comedy film directed by Gil Kenan, who co-wrote the script with Jason Reitman. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and the fifth overall film in the Ghostbusters franchise. The film premiered in New York City on March 14, 2024, and had its wide theatrical release on March 22, 2024, so it is well past release – this guide covers the verified composer, score, and where to watch it now.
Quick Facts
| Title | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire |
| Type | Feature film (supernatural comedy) |
| Director | Gil Kenan |
| Writers | Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman |
| Composer | Dario Marianelli |
| Release Date | March 22, 2024 (US wide release); March 14, 2024 (NYC premiere) |
| Studio | Columbia Pictures / Ghost Corps, distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Where to Watch/Stream | Digital rental/purchase (Prime Video, Apple TV, etc.); previously streamed on Netflix through January 22, 2026 |
Who Composed the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Score?
Dario Marianelli composed the original score for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, confirmed for the project in January 2024. Marianelli is an Academy Award-winning composer whose credits include Atonement (2007, for which he won the Oscar for Best Original Score), Pride & Prejudice (2005), Darkest Hour (2017), Paddington 2 (2017), and A Boy Called Christmas (2021) – the latter also directed by Gil Kenan, marking their second collaboration.
Marianelli replaced Rob Simonsen, who scored the previous installment, Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Peter Bernstein, son of the original 1984 Ghostbusters composer Elmer Bernstein, returned as score consultant, and some of Elmer Bernstein’s original 1984 score cues are woven into the new film. Ray Parker Jr.’s classic theme song “Ghostbusters” plays over the end credits.
The official score album, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), was released digitally by Sony Classical on March 22, 2024. Selected highlights from the 28-track score include:
- “Manhattan Adventurers Society”
- “The Sewer Dragon”
- “Firehouse”
- “Paranormal Research Center”
- “Ionic Separator”
- “Last Frozen Stand”
- “The Thawing”
- “In the Fabric of the Universe”
The film also features a real-world promotional tie-in: on March 7, 2024, Japanese girl group Atarashii Gakko! released a single titled “Ghostbusters: Frozen Summer” as a collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan to help promote the film’s Japanese release.
Box Office & Reception
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire grossed approximately $202 million worldwide against a roughly $100 million budget, a slightly softer result than Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s $204 million. Critics were mixed on the film (around 42-43% on Rotten Tomatoes), while general audiences responded more positively (around 81-83%).
Where to Watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire streamed on Netflix under Sony’s pay-1 streaming deal but left the platform on January 22, 2026. It remains available to rent or buy digitally on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.
Cast
The film stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Emily Alyn Lind, and James Acaster, alongside returning franchise veterans Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and William Atherton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?
Dario Marianelli, the Oscar-winning composer of Atonement, Pride & Prejudice, and Darkest Hour, composed the score, replacing Ghostbusters: Afterlife composer Rob Simonsen.
Is the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire score available to stream?
Yes. Sony Classical released the official score album digitally on March 22, 2024, and it’s available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms.
How much did Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire make at the box office?
The film earned approximately $202 million worldwide against a roughly $100 million budget, a slightly softer result than its predecessor, Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Has Ghostbusters 6 been announced?
No. As of this writing, a live-action Ghostbusters 6 has not been officially confirmed. Cast members have expressed interest in returning, and Sony/Netflix have a separate animated Ghostbusters film in development, but no live-action sequel to Frozen Empire has a confirmed greenlight.
Where can I watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire now?
The film left Netflix on January 22, 2026. It can still be rented or purchased digitally on platforms such as Prime Video and Apple TV, or watched on physical 4K/Blu-ray/DVD releases.
Related reading: Browse more movie soundtracks, check the Netflix streaming hub, or explore our full streaming guide.
Love this as a generation xer and 47 yr old and being 7 when the original first one came out this is definitely like the rebirth of generation x!! This is the time for it.