# Modern Sequels for Retro Classics Ghostbusters 3 By Alex Covert | Published 2008-09-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbusters-3-sequel References: [variety](http://www.variety.com/VR1117991624.html) & [ghostbusters](http://www.ghostbusters.com/) A Ghostbusters 3 sequel? Yes, and for those who missed the legacy of Ghostbusters, it's not a documentary series made by part-time plumbers. It’s a classic 1980s movie with an incredible cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, and Rick Moranis. And supposedly, a sequel is in the mix, with the SAME stellar cast! That’s right, they’re going to make a Ghostbusters 3 movie - complete with the original cast and a fresh new plot, written by the producers of 'The Office'. I predict a blockbuster. Ghostbusters 3 will be another of several [retro flicks remade in modern day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series), including: Indiana Jones, Batman, Star Wars and Rocky. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Remake Trend:** This trend of remaking retro classics in modern times presents disruptive innovation opportunities for filmmakers to capitalize on nostalgic audiences. - **Reunited Cast Trend:** The trend of bringing back original cast members for sequels provides disruptive innovation opportunities for studios to tap into fan nostalgia and create excitement. - **Collaborative Writing Trend:** The trend of having writers from successful TV shows work on movie scripts offers disruptive innovation opportunities to bring fresh perspectives and new storylines to beloved franchises. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film Industry:** The film industry can benefit from the retro remake trend by capitalizing on audience nostalgia and creating new versions of classic films. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can leverage the reunited cast trend by bringing back beloved actors to reprise their iconic roles and attract fans to new projects. - **TV and Film Production Industry:** The TV and film production industry can explore the collaborative writing trend to infuse successful TV storytelling techniques into movie scripts and enhance the quality of sequels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Based Horror Trilogies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxxxine.md) - [Ghost-Hunting VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbusters-1.md) - [Paranormal Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-2.md) - [Ghostly Adventure Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icee-flavors.md) - [Revived 80s Cartoon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hicectocooler.md) - [Ghostly Cinematic Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-ghostbusters-collection.md) - [Movie-Themed Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaxbys.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Movie-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indiana-jones-lego-sets.md)