Netflix is moving forward with an animated series based on the iconic Ghost Hunters franchise. The project is being edited under the banner of Sony Pictures Animation, with Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan stepping in as executive producers to guide the show’s development. This marks a significant moment in the franchise’s return, following the 2021 announcement stage.
Details about the plot are still mostly under wraps. It remains unclear whether the new animated series will follow the original saga in sequence, skip ahead in time, or exist as a standalone spin-off. Information about the writers and directors responsible for the TV adaptation has not been disclosed, leaving fans awaiting more concrete production notes. What is known is that Sony Pictures Animation will handle the editing in collaboration with Netflix’s Ghost Corps, Inc., signaling a strong cross-pipeline effort between the streaming service and the theatrical lineage of the property.
If the project moves from the drawing board to the screen, it would become the franchise’s third animated series. The Ghostbusters universe has a storied history in animation, beginning with True Ghostbusters, which ran from 1986 to 1991 and produced a total of 140 episodes. A later sequel, The Return of the Ghostbusters, debuted in 1997 and consisted of 40 episodes. Notably, the sequel introduced a largely new cast of characters, marking a fresh direction while retaining the core spirit of the franchise.
The Netflix animation initiative aligns with the broader Ghostbusters fandom, and the timing of the announcement comes as fans celebrate the ongoing legacy of the series. The entertainment landscape for this beloved property continues to evolve, with audiences eager to see how the animated format will explore the ghost-hunting universe and its quirky, action-packed world in a modern TV format.
Since the 1984 feature film, which brought together stars like Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Rick Moranis, the Ghostbusters saga has remained a cultural touchstone. The film’s success led to a highly anticipated sequel, Ghostbusters II, released five years later. After a 2016 reboot directed by Paul Feig, the franchise experienced a resurgence with Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which performed strongly at the box office and reignited interest in the story’s mix of humor, science, and spectral adventure. The forthcoming Netflix animated series sits within this broader revival, promising new dimensions to the familiar ghost-busting world while honoring the legacy that fans around North America hold dear.