Ghostbusters: The Ice Menace, directed by Gil Kenan, will air on TF1 on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. This sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife brings the Spengler family back to the New York firehouse of the Ghostbusters and reunites the new recruits with several members of the original team.
The discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes a force that could drag the city into a new ice age. Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace are joined by Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts as they rally to confront the danger.
Released in French cinemas on 10 April 2024, the film is helmed by the director of Monster House and of Poltergeist. It picks up the story begun in the 2021 feature while returning to the world of the original S.O.S. Fantômes.
Our take on Ghostbusters: Ice Age Menace:
Gird up the proton packs, Ghostbusters fans! The Ghostbusters are back, livelier than ever, with a sequel that serves up plenty of pluses and a few minuses. First up, the story: it ticks the production brief with a familiar, cliché-free plot stitched together from white noise, yet it remains solid throughout. It moves along briskly, the pace works, and the dialogue does its job. We’re not asking for more... The film isn’t aiming higher than entertainment. In short, grab your popcorn and settle in...
As for the cast, McKenna Grace is THE star, unmistakably, and the ensemble circulating around her simply elevates the performance, even if some roles feel superfluous or, frankly, invisible. They’re there, we’re glad to see them, but these characters deserved a bit more spotlight despite a few notable efforts (for instance, Paul Rudd trying to pass himself off as a father he isn’t—an intriguing idea, but not fully pushed). Perhaps in an overambitious bid to cram too many characters in, some get left behind... It feels like a transitional film between the first installment and a promised third act, and you’ll form your own opinion about it.
Visuals-wise, the movie is well-crafted without leaving a lasting impression. The special effects are solid but lack the spark to linger in memory. Still, credit where it’s due: the introduction of a new ghost, Melody, brings a much-needed human touch to a spectral world that had been craving one. The sprinkling of easter eggs—carefully, sparingly used—lands nicely. The aim is to please fans while welcoming newcomers, and it succeeds quite well.
In summary, a good bit of entertainment that could have been something more original. It leans on its core strengths to reassure longtime fans while remaining accessible to newcomers, delivering the right mix of humor and a committed cast. Taken together, it resonates with nostalgia for longtime fans and invites new audiences in. Now, all that’s left is to reach for the popcorn again!
Critique written by Laurent
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