Netflix’s new Ghostbusters animated series gets release date and first look
Netflix has announced a new Ghostbusters animated series titled Ghostbusters: Night Shift, marking another expansion of the beloved franchise into animation. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the series will debut exclusively on Netflix in 2027.
The announcement was made on Ghostbusters Day, providing fans with their first official look at the upcoming project. According to Netflix, the series “marks the next chapter in the franchise’s ghoul-catching legacy, bringing supernatural comedy and paranormal action back to animation.” This positions the series as a return to the franchise’s animated roots while introducing new stories within the established universe.
The project boasts a notable creative team, with executive producers including directors Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, writer Elliott Kalan, composer Ben Hibon, and original Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd. The involvement of these established creative figures suggests a commitment to honoring the franchise’s legacy while delivering fresh content. Sony Pictures Animation, known for previous works including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, brings significant animation expertise to the project.
Limited details about the series’ plot, characters, or episode count have been revealed so far, leaving many specifics for future announcements. The 2027 release window indicates the project is in active development. This expansion continues Netflix’s strategy of investing in animated content based on established franchises.