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With anticipation building, questions linger about Afterlife's commercial performance. Will it reconnect with nostalgic fans or alienate those burned by the 2016 reboot? Early screenings—shown at events like New York Comic-Con and Cinemacon—indicate positive audience reactions, with cheers and warm receptions, contrasting some of the undesirable critical reviews.
Ultimately, the success of Ghostbusters: Afterlife will depend on audience reception, which seems to lean toward those longing for a faithful continuation rather than radical reinterpretation. Spider-Man's upcoming release, expected to dominate the box office, could overshadow Afterlife, but it may also serve as a gauge for theatrical comeback potential amidst franchise franchise battles.