Deadline is reporting that Sony Pictures has pushed the release date of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire UP from March 29th to March 22nd. According to the article, the extra week affords the film another shot at catching kids on their Spring Break, and also gives a lead-in to the previous release dates’ Easter holiday weekend for some.
Says Deadline:
Set to screen in IMAX and premium large formats, the latest picture in the storied Ghostbusters franchise watches as the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
The film was already under a tight schedule, so trimming off a week must mean that they’re nearing the finish line and the studio has a great deal of confidence in the film. And for us fans, it means one less week to wait to check out the latest installment in the series! See you all in theaters one week earlier!