Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire gets new Slimer and Mini-Puft posters, plus PG-13 rating (2024)

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Sony Pictures has unveiled two new posters for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire than feature Slimer and a Mini-Puft

By Cody Hamman

We’ve already seen multiple posters for theGhostbusters: Afterlife(watch itHERE) sequelGhostbusters: Frozen Empire(which, of course, also serves as a sequel to the originalGhostbustersandGhostbusters II), but the marketing department at Sony Pictures thought we needed a couple more, so now they’ve unveiled two new posters that feature a Mini-Puft and the iconic ghost Slimer. You can check them out in the embed at the bottom of this article. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is set to reach theatres on March 22nd.

And if you’re wondering what it’s going to be rated, the Motion Picture Association ratings board just made their announcement today: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has been rated PG-13 for supernatural action/violence, language and suggestive references.

Ghostbusters: AfterlifestarsFinn WolfhardandMckenna Graceare back for the sequel, reprising the roles of Trevor and Phoebe. They’re joined in the cast by Carrie Coon, playing Trevor and Phoebe’s mom Callie; Paul Rudd, back as hisAfterlifecharacter Gary Grooberson; William Atherton as Walter Peck, the antagonistic EPA inspector from the firstGhostbustersfilm;Celeste O’Connor as Trevor’s friend Lucky Domingo; Logan Kim as Phoebe’s friend Podcast; Annie Potts as Janine Melnitz;and new additions Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick), Patton Oswalt (The King of Queens), James Acaster (Hypothetical), and Emily Alyn Lind (Doctor Sleep). And yes, original Ghostbusters Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson are in the film as well, and it looks like they have more prominent roles than they had in the previous movie – in fact, the director has said they’re “actual characters” in this one.

At first,Afterlifedirector Jason Reitman was expected to take the helm ofGhostbusters: Frozen Empire, once again directing from a screenplay he was writing with Gil Kenan – but then it was revealed that Kenan would actually be directing the new film. He previously directed the animated movieMonster House, the live-action filmsCity of Ember, A Boy Called Christmas,and the remake ofPoltergeist, and an episode of theScreamTV series. Kenanhas saidthat he drew inspiration from theReal Ghostbustersanimated series and its willingness to be weird and wild when they were coming up with the ghostly threats in this film.

Are you looking forward to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire? What do you think of the new Slimer and Mini-Puft posters? Let us know by leaving a comment below – and while you’re at it, let us know which of the many posters happens to be your favorite.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire gets new Slimer and Mini-Puft posters, plus PG-13 rating (2024)

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Why is the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire rated PG-13? ›

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is rated PG-13 for supernatural action/violence, language and suggestive references.

Why is Frozen Empire rated PG-13? ›

MPAA. Rated PG-13 for supernatural action/violence, language and suggestive references.

Is Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire ok for kids? ›

Not appropriate for a movie geared towards kids.

Is Ghostbusters PG-13? ›

'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Is Rated PG-13—Is It OK for Younger Kids? The sequel of the reboot brings a fun mix of nostalgia and new ghosts, but may be too intense to bring my kindergartener. Bill Murray and Paul Rudd on the set of ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. '.

What are the inappropriate scenes in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire? ›

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has some sexual references. For example: Gary and Callie fist bump each other, talking about how they first 'got some action'. An ancient, ghost-fighting chamber is repeatedly referred to as a sex dungeon.

Is Ghostbusters ok for a 7 year old? ›

This movie is perfect for a family night! It does have some jump scares that might scare younger audiences. But I think this movie is great for kids 8 and up.

Is PG-13 OK for 7 year olds? ›

TLDR: Yes, children under 13 years of age can watch PG13 movies. Films rated PG13 is an advisory rating for parents to note there are scenes or themes unsuitable for younger children. However, there's no age restriction; so the parent can choose to allow or bring the child for the movie.

What is the hardest PG-13 movie? ›

Hard PG-13
  • Congo. 19951h 49mPG-13. ...
  • Critters 2: The Main Course. 19881h 26mPG-13. ...
  • The Peanut Butter Falcon. 20191h 37mPG-13. ...
  • Deepwater Horizon. 20161h 47mPG-13. ...
  • 1408. 20071h 44mPG-13. ...
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. 20033h 21mPG-13. ...
  • Noah. 20142h 18mPG-13. 5.8 (267K) Rate. ...
  • Armored. 20091h 28mPG-13. 5.7 (32K) Rate.

Is PG-13 better than Rated R? ›

“We found that there is really no difference between PG-13 and R-rated movies with regard to the extent to which this content is featured – except with tobacco and explicit sex, which is more common in R-rated movies,” Bleakley said.

Is there kissing in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire? ›

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire SEX/NUDITY 2

A teen girl kisses a teen boy on the cheek.

Is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire gory? ›

Violence & Gore (5)

Severed hand is briefly seen. Small marshmallow creatures are said to be mating in a comic sequence where they are dismembered etc. A mini marshmallow man can be seen injecting lead into his body.

What is the rating of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire? ›

What does 13pg mean? ›

Trademark. parental guidance for children under 13: a rating assigned to a movie by the MPA advising parents that a film contains material they may deem unsuitable for children under the age of 13.

Will there be a Ghostbusters 5? ›

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a 2024 American supernatural comedy film directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jason Reitman. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and the fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise.

Why is Ghostbusters 2 Rated PG-13? ›

Parents need to know that Ghostbusters II is the 1989 sequel to Ghostbusters. Amid the scenes of ghosts and slimes, there are some scenes of demonic imagery, including a scene in which dozens of decapitated cadaver heads are on stakes. Profanity is infrequent ("a--hole" and "s--t") and there's some…

Is Empire Rated PG-13? ›

Empire isn't very strong, and it is suitable for 13 and up. Sex: a few sex scenes throughout, no nudity. Drug use: Hakeem is seen with a bong a few times in Season 1, references to drugs and people talk about drug dealers. Violence, in the pilot, a characters is shot in the head, sudden but not graphic.

Is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire a horror movie? ›

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire cements that this franchise has forgotten to be a comedy which is ironic considering this is the one to feature James Acaster in a fairly substantial role. However, this is the closest these have ever come to being horror and like Afterlife, it remains a lot of fun as an Amblin throwback.

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