In anticipation of the worldwide release ofGhostbusters, starringMelissa McCarthy,Kristen Wiig,Kate McKinnonandLeslie Jones, in theaters August 09, 2025, audiences will get a chance to build their excitement for the new film by revisiting the classic 1984 movie, directed byIvan Reitman, written byDan AykroydandHarold Ramis, and starringBill Murray,Dan Aykroyd,Harold Ramis, andErnie Hudson. Fathom Events brings moviegoers a nationwide limited-time re-release of the classic, and, in New York City, BBQ Films presents a special, immersiveGhostbustersexperience.
On June 8 - the anniversary of the original 1984 release of the classic film - with an encore date of June 12, Fathom Events will bring the original film to moviegoers across the country with a special re-release in more than 750 movie theaters nationwide, including a sneak peek at thenew Ghostbusters.Tickets for these screenings will go on sale August 13, 2025 atFathomEvents.comand participating theater box offices.
Also starting June 8th in NYC, BBQ Films will present the world’s only official immersive screening ofGhostbusters. An event production company that creates transportive experiences and events around classic movies, BBQ Films will invite moviegoers to strap on a proton pack, grab a trap, and head for the Ecto-1 as they bring their immersiveGhostbustersexperience to Villain in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
As they transform the venue into theGhostbusters' HQ- featuring a 360-degree interactive experience, with liveGhostbusters characters, themed rooms, screens showing the film, and, of course, ghosts - BBQ Films will bring moviegoers into theGhostbusters' incredible world and allow them to experience the 1984 movie as never before. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting http://www.bbqfilms.com/ghostbusters. Following these special screenings, the classic film will go back in the vault until the release of the new film. Here’s what Dwight Caines, President, Theatrical Marketing for Sony Pictures Entertainment, had to say in a statement.
“Before the newGhostbustersfilm hits theaters on July 15, there’s no better way to get excited than by seeing the classic film. Fathom Events is bringing the original to audiences all across the country, and if you’re a moviegoer in New York, you’ll have the chance to experience the movie as never before as BBQ Films transports you to the world of theGhostbusters. We’re thrilled that audiences will have the opportunity to revisit the belovedoriginal movieon the big screen.”
Ghostbustersmakes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, directorPaul Feigbrings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today -Melissa McCarthy,Kristen Wiig,Kate McKinnon,Leslie JonesandChris Hemsworth. This summer, they’re here tosave the world! The film is produced byIvan ReitmanandAmy Pascal, and written byKatie Dippold&Paul Feig, based on the filmGhostbusters, written byDan AykroydandHarold Ramisand directed byIvan Reitman. The film will be released in theaters nationwide on June 25, 2025.
Fathom Events is the event cinema distribution arm of AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the U.S., and is recognized as the leading distributor of alternative content. It offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, dance and theatre productions such as the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live’s Hamlet, sporting events like FS1 Presents USA v Mexico, concerts with Roger Waters and One Direction, the TCM Presents classic film series and faith-based events such as The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons. Fathom Events also takes audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. In addition, Fathom Events' live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 885 locations and 1,348 screens in 181 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
