The first social media reactions for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the long awaited sequel to the original ’80s Ghostbusters films, are finally here.
Find a roundup of Twitter “early reactions” below! (And yes, we’re aware these early reactions are almost always positive and rarely negative, but who cares. If it’s not your thing, stop reading now.)
This is very much spot on…it’s got a lot for the fans but doesn’t just rely on the fan service for the film to work. Its definitely nothing like the recent Star Wars trilogy which is so refreshing to see.
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) August 24, 2021
I’m convinced that Mckenna Grace can do no wrong. She had huge shoes to fill with this role and absolutely crushes it. I could see Egon in her performance which took this film to a whole another level. I laughed. I cried. It’s one of the best sequels I’ve seen in a long time.
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) August 24, 2021
Having seen this movie, I can confirm that it is everything you’ve been waiting for and so much more. Also, bring tissues. #GhostbustersAfterlife https://t.co/qTGgKVVbdt
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) August 24, 2021
I was pleasantly surprised by #GhostbustersAfterlife! Really great story and I actually cackled a lot#CinemaCon https://t.co/1nWNiPjJFm
— Beatrice Verhoeven (@bverhoev) August 24, 2021
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!
— Joey Paur (@JoeyPaur) 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
Surprise #GhostbustersAfterlife screening just blew the roof off #CinemaCon. LOVED IT. This movie meant everything to me – an emotional sequel that is guaranteed to be almost indecipherable to outsiders. This is what the fans have been waiting for. I WOULD DIE FOR MUNCHER
— ben mekler (@benmekler) August 24, 2021
Mainly, it packs so much into it, there are big leaps in logic & plot that hold it back from really firing on every cylinder. When it works though? Especially the kid stuff? Damn, it works. Just at times, it doesn’t. Overall though, I cheered, cried, & can’t wait to watch again
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) August 24, 2021
I need to let it marinate more. But it was an overall entertaining experience. It definitely scratches that classic Ghostbusters itch. #GhostbustersAfterlife #CinemaCon #Ghostbusters pic.twitter.com/EKmJ5eJcmb
— Jeffrey Harris (@Wheeljack83) 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
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
Can not wait until everyone gets to see #GhostbustersAfterlife. Captures all the fun of the original and is a worthy addition to the franchise. pic.twitter.com/vWew8osWjg
— Rebecca #FullyVaccinated! Murray (@becmur) August 24, 2021
McKenna Grace and Paul Rudd seem to be two of the highlights of the sequel, with a lot of praise going to Grace’s performance as Egon’s granddaughter. I like the distinction one reviewer makes about Afterlife not being anything like the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
It seems like Ghostbusters: Afterlife will include a lot of callbacks and nostalgia moments, so if that’s something you were afraid would be abundant throughout the movie… sorry to slime on your parade.
Again, these are early reactions, so they’re rarely negative. However, I, at least, think they are still fun to read since they give us a good indication on what to expect in terms of action, fan service, etc.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife hits theaters on November 11, 2021.
Were you lucky enough to see Ghostbusters: Afterlife at CinemaCon? Who among the wasteland will be going to see Ghostbusters: Afterlife when it releases? Tell us down in the comments!
