Hideo Kojima, renowned video game designer, recently shared his thoughts on the latest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Released on March 22, the film serves as a sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife and is currently playing in theaters.
Kojima, known for his innovative game creations like Death Stranding and Metal Gear, took to social media to offer his candid review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. In his assessment, Kojima described the film as 'a legitimate sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife.'
While Kojima mentioned that he 'enjoyed' Ghostbusters: Afterlife, his review of Frozen Empire was notably vague. He pointed out that the cast and crew remained the same as in the previous film, with actor Kumail Nanjiani making an appearance in the sequel.
Despite primarily working in the realm of video games, Kojima is also a cinephile, often sharing his opinions on films on social media. His review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, while factual, hinted at a lack of enthusiasm for the sequel.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has received mixed reviews since its release, holding a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, lower than its predecessor, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. While audience ratings for Frozen Empire are relatively high at 84%, the film's box office performance has been lackluster, with a significant drop in revenue during its second weekend.
The movie, continuing the story of a new generation of ghost hunters, features a cast including Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Paul Rudd, with franchise co-creator Ivan Reitman involved in the production.
As of now, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has grossed $116.8 million worldwide, falling short of its estimated $100 million budget. This financial performance, coupled with Kojima's lukewarm review, suggests a challenging box office journey for the Ghostbusters sequel.
