Technology
The Ghostbusters use a specialized set of equipment in the 1984 film, and all subsequent Ghostbusters fiction includes similar equipment to … See more

The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
From 1986 to 1991, Columbia Pictures Television and DIC Entertainment produced an animated spin-off television series created by … See more

Development
Original films (1984–1989)
The concept of the first film was inspired by Dan Aykroyd's own fascination with the paranormal (and a … See more

The first film sparked the catchphrases, "Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!" and "I ain't afraid of no ghost". Both came from the theme song performed by Ray Parker Jr., who wrote it in a day and a half. The song was a huge hit, staying at No. 1 for three weeks on … See more

Original series
Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters, the first film in the series, is a 1984 sci-fi comedy film about three New York City scientists. After they are fired from Columbia University, they start their own business … See more

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Box office performance
With the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, The ghostbusters franchise hit 1 billion dollars worldwide. See more