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Ghostbusters: Night Shift – Title, Logo, and 2027 Release
6/7/2026, 12:15:27 AM
Announcement and Release Details
On Ghostbusters Day (June 8 2024), Sony Pictures and Netflix announced the title and logo of their new animated series at the FDNY Hook & Ladder 8 firehouse in New York. *Ghostbusters: Night Shift* is slated for a 2027 Netflix debut.
Background & Context
The 1984 *Ghostbusters* film and its 1989 sequel spawned *The Real Ghostbusters* (1986-1991) and *Extreme Ghostbusters* (1997). *Night Shift* marks the franchise’s first new animated entry in over two decades.
Key Figures & Groups
Showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan lead the series. Executive producers are Jason Reitman, Gil Kenan, and original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd. Production partners are Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation, and Ghost Corps, Inc., a Sony unit at Columbia Pictures.
Development & Visual Direction
Kenan called the project ‘full development,’ with scripts, art, and supernatural world-building underway. Early artwork suggests a stylized 3-D look reminiscent of Sony’s *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*. Unconfirmed rumors place the story in the 1990s.
Charitable Initiatives & Data
The Ghostbusters Give Back campaign topped $500,000, awarding Golden Trap honors to Buffalo ($67,000), Los Angeles ($65,000), and Virginia ($30,000) chapters. Sony’s Jay Levine presented a $150,000 match to the Starlight Children’s Foundation, bringing total disclosed contributions to $666,000, with proceeds also supporting the FDNY Foundation.
Official Statements
Levine said Sony Pictures is proud of the franchise’s lasting impact and its fans’ charitable work. Reitman and Kenan thanked supporters for exceeding the fundraising goal, and Kenan noted development is actively underway.
Verbatim Quotes
- “At Sony Pictures we’re incredibly proud of the lasting impact of the Ghostbusters franchise and the amazing fan community that continues to support it,” — Jay Levine, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer & Business Operations, Sony Pictures
- “The spirit of Ghostbusters has always been about helping others and answering the call when people need you. You have volunteered, raised money, supported causes and brought joy to communities everywhere.” — Jay Levine
- “I just watched an entire art presentation for the show. I've seen the sets and the environments, and I just saw my first glimpse at a world of supernatural characters as realized by our brilliant creative team. All I can say is the work is being done as we speak. It's in what we call full development. Scripts are being written, art is being created, and it's a great time to be a Ghostbuster,” — Gil Kenan
- “I just watched an entire art presentation for the show. I've seen the sets and the environments, and I just saw my first glimpse at a world of supernatural characters as realized by our brilliant creative team. All I can say is the work is being done as we speak. It's in what we call full development. Scripts are being written, art is being created, and it's a great time to be a Ghostbuster,” — Gil Kenan
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Dan Aykroyd’s executive-producer credit appears in two outlets but not others. Rumors of a 1990s setting remain unconfirmed. Donation totals differ: some reports list $666,000, others only the $150,000 match and $500,000 goal. The Annecy preview is mentioned inconsistently, and no plot details have been released.
What’s Next
The series will be previewed at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 24, after which production will continue toward its 2027 Netflix launch.
