Netflix has partnered with Sony Pictures Animation on two Ghostbusters animated projects: a feature film titled 'Ecto' told from a ghost's perspective and a companion series set in the 1990s amid Walter Peck's mayoral campaign. First reported March 6, the projects remain in early development without release dates.
Initial insider reports on March 6, 2026, via ComingSoon.net revealed Netflix's development of an animated Ghostbusters feature film titled 'Ecto' and an accompanying TV series. New details from a March 2026 'The Hot Mic' podcast interview expand on these projects, confirming a collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation.
The movie 'Ecto' flips the franchise's formula by presenting events from a ghost's viewpoint, aligning with Netflix's family-oriented animation push and the series' tradition of humor mixed with supernatural action.
The series is set in the 1990s, tying into antagonist Walter Peck's run for mayor of New York City from the 1984 original. Concept art depicts four young protagonists wielding Proton Packs against a Manhattan skyline, hinting at a new team during a time when the original Ghostbusters may have been less visible. It features a stylized look inspired by the Spider-Verse films, blending horror, comedy, sci-fi, and fantasy in Netflix's Family Spectacle lineup. Ben Hibon ('Star Trek: Prodigy') serves as executive producer and showrunner.
As of early March 2026, Netflix and Sony have not officially confirmed the projects or announced release dates. These animated efforts follow recent live-action entries like 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and 'Frozen Empire,' enabling creative expansions with diverse ghost designs and action suited for streaming audiences, appealing to longtime fans and newcomers alike.
