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Ghostbusters: Afterlife Defies Expectations Amid Media Backlash and Fan Divisions

Surpassing Expectations in a Media-Critical Climate

The latest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, has unexpectedly performed well at the box office, challenging industry forecasts that suggested it would underperform. Despite negative media narratives predicting a decline in interest—claiming that audiences no longer wanted more Ghostbusters movies—the film has managed to resonate with viewers, earning a robust 95% audience score and showing signs of long-term success.