Ghostbusters: Afterlife CinemaCon first reactions have arrived

Ghostbusters: Afterlife: CinemaCon first reactions call it “nostalgia done right”

August 24th 2021, 8:36am

Last Updated on August 26, 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife invaded CinemaCon in Las Vegas during a surprise screening that those in attendance were lucky enough to see. Judging from the first reactions from the screening, Ghostbusters: Afterlife gets the nostalgia right but doesn’t get bogged down by it.

Some of our team were lucky enough to see Ghostbusters: Afterlife and they thought it was fantastic as well! While we weren’t allowed to give a full review, it’s clear that a lot of fun was had during the viewing of the film and it seems to be the sentiment shared by most of the people who caught the movie last night. You can check out some of the reactions to the film below beginning with our video reaction straight from CinemaCon!

Just saw none other than #GhostbustersAfterlife – what a great! I’m not surprised Sony showed this. They know what they’ve got.
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) August 24, 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife … Wow! Was not expecting how heartfelt it is. It has a very childlike Spielberg vibe to it. And @JasonReitman is extremely loyal to the original. #CinemaCon pic.twitter.com/APyHMzEuYd
— Jason Guerrasio (@JasonGuerrasio) August 24, 2021

Saw #GhostbustersAfterlife at CinemaCon and it’s good. A solid continuation of the original two films. Nostalgia for the original, and a strong turn by McKenna Grace as Egon’s granddaughter. Paul Rudd gets the best lines. Fans will dig it. pic.twitter.com/MgBXmEVWqz
— Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) August 24, 2021

#GhostbustersAfterlife was really great. As someone who wasn't a massive of #Ghostbusters I had so much fun even without understanding the references. A ton of heart with a great cast. New and old fans are going to love it. Stay through the credits! #CinemaCon pic.twitter.com/Gc3oySIXOa
— Kaitlyn Booth ✈️ #CinemaCon (@katiesmovies) August 24, 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the Ghostbusters sequel that I’ve been waiting all my life to see. It is nostalgia done right. A perfect blend of classic Ghostbusters moments with a fresh & unique twist for a whole new generation to enjoy. I got goosebumps. #GhostbustersAfterlife pic.twitter.com/lOAtbMQedf
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) August 24, 2021

Just saw GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE thanks to @CinemaCon and @SonyPictures. It felt like Jason Reitman’s love letter to his father and daughter while making a great Ghostbusters movie of his own. pic.twitter.com/m18D8WcpAa
— Austin Putnam (@AustinPPutnam) August 24, 2021

I saw GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE. Sorry, no review. But what I can say is that it’s the best of the series, full stop. Stupendously well written, not leaning too hard on nostalgia, and telling a story better than even the original could muster. A winner in every sense. #CinemaCon
— James Preston Poole (@JamesPPoole) August 24, 2021

#GhostbustersAfterlife is going to blow people'ss minds! THIS is how you do it! Can't say anything else. #CinemaCon2021
— Michelle Alexandria (@eclipsemagazine) August 24, 2021

Yes, Ghostbusters: Afterlife screened at CinemaCon. Yes I saw it. Yes, it’s very good. Yes, this is the true Ghostbusters sequel you’ve been waiting for. It does have a lot of callbacks but it’s a nostalgic homage for the franchise. #GhostbustersAfterlife #CinemaCon pic.twitter.com/iqDqGiC5bM
— Jeffrey Harris (@Wheeljack83) August 24, 2021

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I had the awesome opportunity to watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife at @CinemaCon Im a huge Ghostbusters fan and I’m happy to say the movie is everything I hoped it would be! It was such a fun film that offered all kinds of fan service and I loved every minute of it!
— ＪO ΞＹＰΛＵＲ (@JoeyPaur) August 24, 2021

In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, “After being evicted from their home, two children and their single mother move to a farm inherited from their late grandfather, located in Summerville, Oklahoma. When the town experiences a series of unexplained earthquakes, the children discover their family’s link to the original Ghostbusters, who have become something of a myth as many have long since forgotten the events of the Manhattan Crossrip of 1984. They discover the secret legacy that their grandfather left behind.” The film also stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace, while original Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts also reprise their roles. Adding more pedigree to the sequel is that Jason Reitman, son of original Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman, co-wrote the film (along with Gil Kenan) and took on directing duties.

It has been a long road to the big screen for Ghostbusters: Afterlife and we only have the COVID-19 pandemic to thank for it. The first trailer debuted all the way back in December of 2019 when the film was set for a July 2020 release date. The movie was one of many projects that were delayed due to the pandemic but Sony Pictures tried to hold fans over with various teases over the last few months. Having this trailer drop now should get fans excited for its upcoming release which is expected for November 11, 2021, after being delayed three times from its original date in 2020.

What are YOUR thoughts on the early CinemaCon reactions to Ghostbusters: Afterlife?