Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and marks the fifth installment in the Ghostbusters franchise. The original Ghostbusters debuted in the United States on June 8, 1984. Despite being produced with a budget of US$30 million, it raked in approximately US$240 million domestically and over US$50 million internationally during its theatrical run, surpassing Indiana Jones. This installment holds a special place as it integrates many characters from previous franchise films, offering a fan-fiction-like experience.