Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire a few weeks before its release in theaters with the worst rating of the entire franchise.
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The new chapter of the Ghostbusters franchise debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a disappointing result, marking an all-time low for the series. This sequel to Ghostbusters: Legacy is the fifth film in the horror comedy saga, which sees the return of many members of the original cast joined by the protagonists of Legacy and new faces such as Patton Oswalt and Kumail Nanjiani.
With critical reviews arriving just days before the film's official release, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire earned a score of 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 52 reviews. While this score may vary as more reviews are added, it is currently the lowest of the entire series, surpassed only by 1989's Ghostbusters II (55%). This disappointing result on Rotten Tomatoes could worry the box office of Ghostbusters – Frozen Empire, out on April 11th. While the films in the franchise have historically grossed well, not all have been considered successes.
With a budget declared among the highest of the entire series, there is a risk that the film could lose money. Considering the film needs to earn at least double its budget to turn a profit, the current result raises questions about its box office success. However, it must be considered that Ghostbusters – Frozen Empire comes at a particular time, in which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence box office profits. While its predecessor, Legacy, was released in 2021, a year marked by uncertainties related to the pandemic, its sequel could find a different situation. It remains to be seen whether the new film will be able to match or surpass the success of its predecessor.
Source: Screenrant
