Netflix's Ghostbusters: Night Shift Takes Manhattan in 1994, Debuts 2027

Netflix's animated series Ghostbusters: Night Shift won't hit screens until 2027, a significant wait for fans. This surprisingly distant release date emerged from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, alongside fresh details about the show's setting and premise.

The series transports viewers to New York City in 1994, five years after the Statue of Liberty's memorable stroll. A new supernatural threat looms, compelling a fresh team of young New Yorkers to suit up and face their fears. This timeline firmly anchors the show post-Ghostbusters II, offering a direct continuation of the classic lore rather than a full reboot.

Original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd joins as an executive producer. Franchise stalwarts Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, who penned Afterlife and Frozen Empire, are also on board as EPs. Showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan lead the creative charge. Gil Kenan confirms the series is in "full development," with scripts being written and art created. The long lead time suggests a robust production process, hopefully ensuring the animation quality fans expect.