Ghostbusters: Legacy on TF1, our take on the next generation of Ghostbusters

The Spengler family is picking up the family business in Ghostbusters: The Legacy, airing Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:10 p.m. on TF1. Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman, who directed the first two films, helms this sequel alongside Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon and Paul Rudd.

Callie and her two children, Phoebe and Trevor, move into a farm bequeathed by their grandfather in a small town in Oklahoma. The objects they uncover point to his haunted past as a ghost hunter. The film extends the original team's adventures through a new generation.

Released in French cinemas on December 1, 2021, Ghostbusters: Afterlife picks up the saga launched by the 1984 and 1989 films. The screenplay, written by Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman, forges its own continuity, distinct from Paul Feig’s 2016 reboot. The story then continues in Ghostbusters: The Ice Menace.

The film is also available to buy or rent on VOD from Sony Pictures France.

Mckenna Grace, seen in Captain Marvel and Annabelle Comes Home, plays Phoebe. Finn Wolfhard, who also stars in It Chapter Two, portrays her brother Trevor. Carrie Coon portrays their mother, while Paul Rudd, the actor from Ant-Man and the Wasp, plays science teacher Grooberson.

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As it arrived in theaters, our review highlighted the homage to Harold Ramis and the prominence given to the younger characters:

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a feature that should appeal to longtime fans as well as new generations, on several fronts: first, it serves as a true tribute to the saga, and especially to Harold Ramis, who passed away in 2014, offering everything that gave the first two installments their flavor, while modernizing the approach to speak to younger audiences. A true nostalgic flood, the kind we love, riding the wave of classic 80s cinema (Back to the Future, Gremlins, The Goonies...) and the enduring nostalgia the film evokes.

Another strength lies in the numerous references and easter eggs sprinkled from the opening credits to the final frame. Fans will be delighted to spotting iconic franchise characters, as well as several other nods, each bringing something new to the story’s momentum. Nothing feels accidental, and the modernized evolutions of some elements add depth to the plot. A risky bet that Jason Reitman nails with finesse.

It’s also a movie that speaks to younger audiences, thanks to a well-balanced cast that shines with a group of kids stepping into the spotlight. McKenna Grace carries the film brilliantly as Phoebe, a remarkably intelligent girl who quickly realizes something is afoot in Summerville, where she and her family have settled. Special mention to the adult cast as well, Carrie Coon and Paul Rudd, who play the protagonist’s mother and her science teacher respectively—secondary characters who bring a fresh energy without stealing the show.

Added to that are striking visuals and a screenplay that, while not reinventing the wheel and perhaps sticking to familiar tropes (we reuse the same characters and start anew...), still reveals a few clever surprises. A movie that never lags, with a pace that sustains from start to finish. In short, a clean sweep for Jason Reitman, who manages to bring the franchise back into the spotlight after Paul Feig’s lukewarm 2016 attempt—and sets the stage for a bright future. We’re going full speed ahead!

Also, read our interview about the film:

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