This weekend, we’ll get to see theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlestaking on the New York Knicks and the LA Clippers inOut of the Shadows. But that isn’t the only movie getting in on NBA madness. A series of newGhostbusterspromos have arrived just in time for theNBAFinals. These first TV spots aired on Thursday, and feature some big name all-stars. And they’ve brought along some iconic ghost cameos that are almost funner than anything we’ve seen in thetrailersthus far.
In the first promo, we get to seeCarmelo Anthony,Kristaps PorzingisandClyde Frazieras they are schooled bySpike Leeabout the ghosts who hide out in Madison Square Garden. Some of these spirits are beloved. Others, likeSlimer, are not. If you ever dreamed of watching the NBA All-Stars take on the gobby, hot dog-hungry apparition, you’re in luck. But best of all, we get to seeSpikestrap on that proton pack and head into battle against everyone’s favorite slime-dispensing trouble maker. You may even think that Basketball players recruited to be Ghostbusters is better than anything happening in the new remake.
The second promo is just as cool. We get to seeKobe Bryantcalled out of retirement. He pulls on the suit, straps into his proton pack, and climbs aboard the Ecto-3, a Ghostbusters themed Helicopter, as he flies into the City to save the day. Again, we see fresh energy here that makes theGhostbusters franchisefun again. At least for a few moments. You’ll noticeKobe’s Ghostbusters uniform has the requisite name tag, and it states Mamba. For the uninitiated nerd that knows than NBA stats, this is in reference toBryant’s nickname Black Mamba.
Ghostbustersmakes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, directorPaul Feigbrings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today. This summer, they’re here to save the world! The newGhostbustersareKristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Kate McKinnonandLeslie Jones.Chris Hemsworthleads the supporting cast, playing theGhostbusters' new secretary Kevin.
OriginalGhostbustersstarsBill Murray,Dan Aykroyd,Sigourney Weaver,Annie PottsandErnie Hudsonhave all been confirmed for cameo appearances, though we don’t get to see any of them in this latest footage. Sony has issued a June 29, 2025 release date, putting theGhostbustersup against Broad Green Pictures’The Infiltrator.Ghostbustersis produced by Ivan Reitman and Amy Pascal, and written by Katie Dippold & Paul Feig, based on the 1984 film Ghostbusters, written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis and directed by Ivan Reitman.
The supporting cast includesAndy Garciaas the mayor of New York City,Michael K. Williamsas Hawkins,Matt Walshas Rourke,Pat Kiernanas a news anchor and Neil Casey as the humannew villainRowan. While we’re sureGhostbustershas quite a few surprise cameos up its sleeve, we’re not sure any of these NBA players,Kobe BryantorSpike Leewill show up. We’re still a few weeks away. In the meantime, these latest promos prove to be a lot of fun, and get into the groove of whatGhostbusterscan and should be. If you don’t enjoy them, perhaps you have become just too tainted by the remake. There is no hope for youGhostbusters hatersnow.
