Ghostbusters Watch Order


The Ghostbusters franchise blends supernatural comedy with action. It began in the 1980s, expanded into animation, and was later rebooted and continued with sequels tied to the original films. Below you’ll find the release order and the chronological order of the story.


Release Order:

  1. Ghostbusters (1984)
  2. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991, animated series)
  3. Ghostbusters II (1989)
  4. Extreme Ghostbusters (1997, animated series)
  5. Ghostbusters (2016) [Reboot / Alternate universe]
  6. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
  7. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

Chronological Order:

  1. Ghostbusters (1984)
  2. Ghostbusters II (1989)
  3. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991, animated series – runs parallel to films)
  4. Extreme Ghostbusters (1997, animated series – set years later, with Egon)
  5. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
  6. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
  7. Ghostbusters (2016) [Reboot / standalone continuity]