According to reports, the Ghostbusters universe expands with new films and animated projects in the works

THE Ghostbusters Franchising is not slowing down soon. According to a new voice, Sony is silently building a series of new projects that could significantly expand the world of protons packages and paranormal threats both in the heart and in animation.

The scoop comes from the insider Mytimetoshinehello, who published on X: “A new Ghostbusters The film is being developed at Sony + are planning a trilogy of animated films and more seasons than an animated show. “

Although this has not been officially confirmed by Sony, it changes on more with the recent momentum of the study after Ghostbusters: frozen empire And the renewed efforts to grow the franchise beyond the films only.

Director Gil Kenanwho guided Frozen empire And he co-scored it with Jason ReitmanHe recently gave an update on the animated series that was prepared for Netflix. During a trip to the cinema with Alex Zane, Kenan said:

“It is very exciting, I just saw an entire presentation for the show. I saw the sets and environments and I just saw my first look at a world of supernatural characters made by our brilliant creative team.”

He added: “The work is done while we speak. It is what we call” full development “. The scripts are written and art is created.”

This animated series was originally announced in June 2022 as a partnership between Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation. The development had been paused while Kenan and Reitman focused on their live-action sequels, but now it seems that things have completely returned to movement.

Kenan previously said: “Jason [Reitman]… we take the responsibility and joy of being the custodians of the flame of Ghostbusters very seriously … We are certainly continuing the conversation of telling great stories of Ghostbuster on the big screen. And it remains tuned. There will be more. There will be later. “

When he talked about what he would like to see in these other projects, he said: “I would like to explore how other cultures, or at least I would like to see how a fan, how other cultures create specific threats and specific ways to face them in future installments”.

For fans of the franchise, this is a big problem. Ghostbusters It has always been more than only the films – from The real ghostbusters In the 80s a Extreme ghostbusters At the end of the 90s, the animated side of the universe was very fun. Kenan and Reitman are obviously aiming to draw on that tradition with a fresh and supernatural world built for a new generation.

With more animated seasons, a possible trilogy of animated films and another live action film, according to reports in the works, the Ghostbusters The brand is aligning for a serious expansion.