Following the release of Ghostbusters in 2016, Sony Pictures announced that a sequel to the film was in development. [88] In November, Feig expressed his doubts that the sequel would be made, due to the film performing under expectation at the box office. [89] In response to Feig's comments, Reitman asserted that "there's going to be many other Ghostbusters movies, they're just in development right now". [90] Return to the original timeline (2018–ongoing) [ edit ] a b Kit, Borys (October 1, 2015). " 'Ghostbusters' Animated Movie in the Works". The Hollywood Reporter.

On February 20, 2019, the story appears to be set after the decimation of the Great War. Full version of a variant cover also previewed. [113] In February 2018, IDW published a Ghostbusters annual one shot in prestige format. This annual featured multiple short stories involving the various characters in the Ghostbusters universe. Flemming, Mike Jr. (March 18, 2014). "Third Installment Of 'Ghostbusters' A Go For Early 2015; Death Of Pal Harold Ramis Prompts Ivan Reitman To Turn Over Directing Reins". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 18, 2019. Barken, Jonathan (March 18, 2016). "The Russo Brothers 'Ghostbusters' is Confirmed Dead". Bloody Disgusting.

Rubin, Rebecca (October 21, 2020). " 'Ghostbusters' Sequel Moves to Summer 2021". Variety . Retrieved October 21, 2020. EXCLUSIVE: IDW Adds "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters", "Edward Scissorhands" ". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved May 30, 2016. The third volume under the title Ghostbusters International ran for 11 issues from January 27, 2016 to November 30, 2016. The Project Dan Aykroyd Interview". Network Ten. October 18, 2013. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013 . Retrieved October 18, 2013. a b c Breznican, Anthony (January 16, 2019). "Watch the first teaser for Jason Reitman's secret Ghostbusters movie". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved January 16, 2019.

A one-shot that was published in December 2009. [41] It was written by Rob Williams with artwork by Diego Jourdan Pereira. On April 11, 2013, Tristan Jones revealed he pitched a Ghostbusters annual featuring a John Tobin story that would be the thrust of the issue just like "The Man Who Sought Death" in Ghostbusters #8 and Dan Schoening, Luis Delgado, and Erik Burnham would tell a contemporary story alongside it, but the pitch was not greenlit. [53] Sciretta, Peter (May 3, 2010). "Ghostbuster 3: Dan Aykroyd Says Filming Starts This Fall For 2011 Release, Harold Ramis Claims in Theaters "Christmas 2012", Bill Murray Says "It's Just a Myth" ". /Film . Retrieved May 4, 2010. Klady, Leonard (May 17, 1987). "Ghostly Movie". The Los Angeles Times . Retrieved November 8, 2010.

Lyles, Taylor (October 31, 2022). "Ghostbusters VR Gets Official Title, and Release Window". IGN . Retrieved June 1, 2023. A four-issue miniseries that will be published beginning in January 2020. The miniseries will feature stories about the team shortly after the events of the first film. [68] Ongoing series [ edit ]

At the February 2015 Toyfair Diamond Select Toys revealed several figures in a new 7" action figure line based on the first movie. These include Ray, Winston, Peter, Egon, Gozer, the Terror Dogs (Zuul & Vinz Clortho), Dana, and Louis. Each figure also includes pieces to assemble a diorama of the rooftop temple. On November 12, 2013, Tom Waltz posted a second teaser for "Mass Hysteria!", slated to begin in February 2014, depicting the Ghostbusters, Chicago Ghostbusters, and former Ghost Smashers battling a giant creature. [18] Ryan Lee later confirmed that was the cover he did for Volume 2 Issue #13. [19] Due to the varying problems with finance and publishing, Sebastien Clavet announced that the ongoing Ghostbusters series would be going into indefinite hiatus with three issues planned and three covers released. [28] [29] [30] Collected edition [ edit ]On June 17, 2019, Justin Eisinger estimated the fifth hardcover collection would come out in late 2020. [42] The Real Ghostbusters This Ghost is Toast! @ Titan Books". Archived from the original on October 7, 2008 . Retrieved August 1, 2008. On April 12, 2011, an advertisement revealed a monthly comic book series, its staff involved, and reiterated the start date in September 2011. [10] [11] Kit, Borys (June 10, 2015). "Chris Hemsworth Joins 'Ghostbusters' Reboot as Receptionist". The Hollywood Reporter. a b Kit, Borys (March 8, 2016). " 'Ghostbusters' Animated Movie Snares 'Clash of Clans' Commercial Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.

A 2-issue [49] miniseries published from January to April 2011. It was preceded by an ashcan edition called Classified Secrets of Infestation [50] that was published in November 2010. It also featured a sketchbook [51] that was published in January 2011. This miniseries formed the framing device of a large zombie-themed crossover storyline event that featured several of the IDW-licensed properties such as G.I. Joe, Star Trek, Transformers and of course Ghostbusters. The entire series was collected as a hardcover in December 2011.

Fowler, Matt (April 18, 2020). "Bill Murray's Peter Venkman Died in the Original Ghostbusters 3 and More Details From Dan Aykroyd's Unfilmed Hellbent Script". IGN . Retrieved April 22, 2020. Comic Series 'Ghostbusters: Crossing Over' Will Feature Every Team and Every Ghost!". December 19, 2017. The Real Ghostbusters Who You Gonna Call? @ Titan Books". Archived from the original on October 13, 2008 . Retrieved August 1, 2008. Takao (August 7, 2017). "Ghostbusters: Ecto Force postponed for new film". ToonBarn. Archived from the original on March 24, 2019 . Retrieved August 16, 2017.