Ghostbusters Afterlife on 4K and Blu-ray in February

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Justin Sluss

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The 2021 sequel “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on February 1st, 2022 via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed and co-written by Jason Reitman, stars Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, and Ernie Hudson.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray counterpart, and each release will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.

It’s most certainly worth noting that an elaborate box set will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray as well, which includes the film, called the “Ghostbusters Ultimate Collection“ that I’ll be detailing further in another news story. Stay tuned for the full details on that release. Also, a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) seems to be coming for the film as an exclusive over at online retailer Zavvi and possibly also at another physical retailer [Best Buy]. The latter of that has yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned for a possible update.

The bonus materials set to be included on the 4K and Blu-ray releases of this film are listed below.

We Got One! Easter Eggs Revealed
Ghostbusters: A Look Back
A Look Ahead
Bringing Ecto-1 Back to Life
The Gearhead’s Guide to Ghostbusters Gadgets
Special Effects: The Ghosts of Afterlife
Deleted Scene: Is It Ever Too Late?
Summoning the Spirit: Making Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the press release fully detailing the home video releases of the film.

Trailer:

PRESS RELEASE:

“Get ready to fall in love with the Ghostbusters all over again” – IGN

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL JANUARY 4
ON 4K ULTRA HD™, BLU-RAY™, DVD FEBRUARY 1

PLUS THE GHOSTBUSTERS ULTIMATE COLLECTION
ALSO AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1

SYNOPSIS
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE

From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather, an original Ghostbuster, left behind. The film is written by Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman.

GHOSTBUSTERS ULTIMATE COLLECTION 4K ULTRA HD SET

Featuring GHOSTBUSTERS, GHOSTBUSTERS II and GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray, plus two discs full of special features! Includes over 20 hours of rare behind-the-scenes and must-see archival gems, including the full Preview Cut of the original movie and much, much more! Presented in collectible “ghost trap” packaging with lights,and includes a full 220-page reprint of the rare 1985 “Making GHOSTBUSTERS” book! Also includes digital versions of GHOSTBUSTERS, GHOSTBUSTERS II, GHOSTBUSTERS: ANSWER THE CALL and GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE.

BONUS MATERIALS
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE

BLU-RAY™, 4K Ultra HD™ and Digital

We Got One! Easter Eggs Revealed
Ghostbusters: A Look Back
A Look Ahead
Bringing Ecto-1 Back to Life
The Gearhead’s Guide to Ghostbusters Gadgets
Special Effects: The Ghosts of Afterlife
Deleted Scene: Is It Ever Too Late?
Summoning the Spirit: Making Ghostbusters: Afterlife

DVD

Summoning the Spirit: Making Ghostbusters: Afterlife

THE GHOSTBUSTERS ULTIMATE COLLECTION

GHOSTBUSTERS 4K ULTRA HD
- Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
GHOSTBUSTERS BLU-RAY
- Feature presented in high definition, from the 4K master
- 5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
- Special Features:
  - Commentary Featuring Director Ivan Reitman, Star/Co-Writer Harold Ramis and Associate Producer Joe Medjuck
  - Fan Commentary Moderated by Ghost Corps’ Eric Reich
  - Slimer Mode Picture-in-Picture Track
GHOSTBUSTERS II 4K ULTRA HD
- Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
GHOSTBUSTERS II BLU-RAY
- Feature presented in high definition, from the 4K master
- 5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
- Special Feature:
  - Commentary Featuring Director Ivan Reitman, Star/Co-Writer Dan Aykroyd and Executive Producer Joe Medjuck
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE 4K ULTRA HD
- Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE BLU-RAY
- Feature presented in high definition
- Includes all special features from the standalone Blu-ray
SPECIAL FEATURES DISC 1 – GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)
- NEW: Rare 114-minute Preview Cut of the Film (in Standard Definition) – an unearthed early cut of the film with alternate takes, additional scenes, early effects and more. A unique must-see experience for any Ghostbusters fan!
  - With optional commentary by Associate Producer Joe Medjuck and Editor Sheldon Kahn
- NEW: “Reitman Squared” Scene Commentary – a look at two scenes from the film with Ivan & Jason Reitman
- NEW: Dana’s Lost Auditions – eight auditions for the role of Dana Barrett, featuring Denise Crosby, Kelly LeBrock and more!
  - Special thanks to Brandon Kleyla
- NEW: “Ghostbusters: Behind Closed Doors” Documentary – a 90-minute documentary about the making of Ghostbusters and the history of the franchise!
- NEW: Ghostbusters Dailies – over an hour of raw dailies, encompassing 7 scenes from the film
- NEW: Full TV Broadcast Version of the Film (in Standard Definition) – featuring alternate TV-safe takes
- 16 Deleted Scenes
- TV Commercial from the Film + Commercial Outtakes
- 1984 ShoWest Exhibitor Reel
- “A Moment With the Stars” Original EPK Featurette
- 1984 Featurette
- SFX Team Featurette
- Cast and Crew Featurette
- Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Retrospective
- Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car
- Ruth Oliver’s Library Ghost Scream Test
- Multi-Angle Explorations
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Photo Galleries
- “Ghostbusters” Music Video by Ray Parker, Jr.
- Theatrical Trailers & Promo
SPECIAL FEATURES DISC 2 – GHOSTBUSTERS II & GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
- GHOSTBUSTERS II
- NEW: “Reitman Squared” Scene Commentary – a look at two scenes from the film with Ivan & Jason Reitman
- NEW: 19 Deleted Scenes – a collection of never-before-seen deleted scenes!
- NEW: Ghostbusters II Soundtrack Promo – a scene from the film with commentary from composer Randy Edelman
- NEW: Full TV Broadcast Version of the Film (in Standard Definition) – featuring alternate TV-safe takes
- 7 Additional Deleted Scenes
- “The Oprah Winfrey Show: Cast of Ghostbusters II” – June 1989
- Time Is But A Window: Ghostbusters II and Beyond
- Ghostbusters II Original EPK
- “On Our Own” Music Video by Bobby Brown
- Theatrical Trailers
- GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
- Jason’s Sneak Peek from Set
- Theatrical Trailers

CAST AND CREW

GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
Directed By: Jason Reitman
Written By: Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman
Produced by: Ivan Reitman
Executive Producers: Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Michael Beugg, Aaron L. Gilbert and Jason Cloth
Cast: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson and Paul Rudd.

GHOSTBUSTERS
Produced and Directed By: Ivan Reitman
Written By: Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis
Executive Producer: Bernie Brillstein
Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis

GHOSTBUSTERS II
Produced and Directed By: Ivan Reitman
Written By: Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd
Executive Producers: Bernie Brillstein, Joe Medjuck, Michael C. Gross
Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts

GHOSTBUSTERS: ANSWER THE CALL
Directed By: Paul Feig
Produced By: Ivan Reitman, Amy Pascal
Written By: Katie Dippold & Paul Feig
Executive Producers: Paul Feig, Jessie Henderson, Dan Aykroyd, Tom Pollock, Joe Medjuck, Ali Bell, Michele Imperato Stabile
Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Charles Dance, Michael Kenneth Williams and Chris Hemsworth

SPECS

GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (4K Ultra HD™, BLU-RAY™, DVD)
Run Time: 124 minutes
Rating: PG-13
4K Ultra HD: Feature: 2160p Ultra High Definition 2.40:1 | Audio: 5.1 Dolby Atmos (Dolby True HD 7.1 compatible)
Blu-ray™: Feature: 1080p High Definition 2.40:1 | Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD: Feature: 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen | Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Score Album: On Sony Classical