As Halloween approaches, Ghostbusters collaborations from Sony Pictures Consumer Products
In the lead-up to Halloween, Sony Pictures Consumer Products celebrates the beloved Ghostbusters film franchise with a robust new portfolio of consumer products and collaborations, delivered by a slate of powerhouse brands including Hasbro, PUMA, Krispy Kreme, and more. Following an action-packed year, anchored by the theatrical premiere of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the seasonal line-up is jam-packed with Halloween offerings spanning across the lifestyle spectrum, including food and beverage, unique footwear, toys, collectibles, costumes, and home décor. The holistic collection aims to appeal to fans of all ages, with all interests, and bring the legendary franchise to life during a lively, festive, and relevant time of year. The lineup comes at another particularly celebratory and apt time, as Sony Pictures commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Ghostbusters film this year.
“Marking the 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters is a momentous occasion for us, and we’re celebrating the milestone with a unique line of products and collaborations that embrace both the nostalgia and the fun of the franchise,” said Jamie Stevens, EVP, Worldwide Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “As Halloween approaches, these special products capture the essence of the film’s enduring magic, inviting fans to relive the excitement and share in the ghostbusting adventure during a particularly ghostly time of year!”
Beyond the screen, fans of the franchise can find an array of spirited collaborations that will deliver memorable experiences this season, including:
Kick it in style with footwear and apparel from PUMA. Launched on October 1st, the PUMA x GHOSTBUSTERS collection features the Suede XL redesigned after two of the Ghostbuster’s fiercest foes: Slimer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and two accompanying graphic tees. Strap on your proton packs and lace up your shoes, this collaboration includes:
- PUMA x GHOSTBUSTERS Suede XL Stay Puft is designed after the terror of downtown: the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. The puffed tongue detail and chunky laces of the Suede XL make this shoe a perfect fit for a giant killer marshmallow.
- PUMA x GHOSTBUSTERS Suede XL Slimer is designed after one of the most iconic ghosts in the Ghostbusters franchise: Slimer. These kicks have a custom tongue graphic, a slime green upper, and a hotdog design on the sole. Perfect for a ghost with no legs.
You can shop the collection exclusively on the PUMA mobile app, on PUMA.com, at the PUMA NYC flagship and at additional retailers.
There’s something sweet in the neighborhood! Don’t miss the Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters Collection now available for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops. Enjoy this delectable selection of doughnuts in a limited-edition custom Ghostbusters specialty box:
- Ghostbusters Cookies N’ Creme Doughnut made with OREO® – an Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in chocolate icing, topped with OREO® pieces, a dollop of buttercreme with OREO® and a No Ghost logo candy.
- Slimer Doughnut – an unglazed doughnut filled with lemon flavored green filling, dipped in purple and green icing with a Slimer candy.
- Ecto-Sprinkled Doughnut – an Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in orange colored icing and sprinkled with neon sprinkles.
- Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Doughnut Pull-Apart – Original Glazed® Doughnut Dots with powdered topping, topped with marshmallow flavored buttercreme and a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man candy.
Alongside the Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters doughnuts, fans can enjoy a chilling new drink, the Slimer’s Slime-ade Chiller, in a signature ectoplasm green.
Channel your inner-Ghostbuster with collectibles and games from Hasbro. Innovative releases make the perfect editions for passionate collectors and bring fans as close as they can get to real-life Ghostbustin’! Don’t miss this commemorative Ghostbusters 40thanniversary product line.
From Hasbro Pulse, the ultimate destination for fans and collectors:
- Ghostbusters Plasma Series Neutrona Wand 1984 Edition ($124.99). Available here.
- Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ecto-1 ($59.99). Available here.
- Ghostbusters Plasma Pack 40th Anniversary O-ring Action Figures ($44.99). Available for preorder.
Additional Add-ons:
- Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x Ghostbusters: Slimer ($29.99). Available here.
- Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x Ghostbusters: Slimer Foil Edition ($39.99). Available here.
Come alive as your favorite Ghostbusters character on Halloween, with a line of costumes and accessories coming from Disguise (costume division of JAKKS Pacific). The whole family can get in on the fun with sizes available from Infant to Adult. The line includes costumes that evoke the classic Ghostbusters attire and that sport the new, signature red parka from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Fans can also turn up the spook factor by dressing up as Garraka or Slimer. Shop the collection here or at retailers everywhere.
Fans can show off their Ghostbusters pride this Halloween with inflatable lawn décor, as well as costumes for kids, adults, and pets from FUN.com.And for all Ghostbustin’ needs, fans can shop the full line of costumes, accessories anddécor at Spirit Halloween, available online and in stores.
Year-round, Ghostbusters enthusiasts can shop the extensive consumer product line available at the official online store on Shop.Ghostbusters.com and through the dedicated Ghostbusters Amazon storefront at https://www.amazon.com/ghostbusters.
On-screen, in early 2024 Sony Pictures Entertainment released the follow-up to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which earned over $200 million worldwide and boosted the beloved franchise past $1 billion globally. As previously announced, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation are developing an animated series based on the beloved Ghostbusters IP. which will be debuted exclusively on Netflix. The high-end series is part of the streamer’s elevated family animation line-up, delivering irreverent supernatural comedy and thrilling visual spectacle.
