
Dan Aykroyd, a writer and star of the original Ghostbusters movie, is joining Netflix’s new animated Ghostbusters series as an executive producer. Netflix announced the show, which is based on the popular Ghostbusters franchise, as part of its plans for the Annecy animation festival in 2026, with a planned release date of 2027. The series, produced by Flying Bark Productions, will combine elements of horror, comedy, science fiction, and fantasy. Aykroyd has said he’s excited about the project, noting that it offers a chance to explore important themes and move forward.