Ghostbusters II Timeline ( Real )

film_production
1988

Announcement of Ghostbusters II

Columbia Pictures officially announces the production of Ghostbusters II, the sequel to the popular 1984 film.

casting
1988

Casting of Ghostbusters II

Main cast members, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis, confirmed to return for Ghostbusters II.

filming_start
January 1989

Ghostbusters II filming begins

Principal photography for Ghostbusters II starts, with filming primarily taking place in New York City.

filming_end
April 1989

Ghostbusters II filming ends

Filming for Ghostbusters II wraps up after several months of production.

film_premiere
June 16, 1989

Ghostbusters II premiere

Ghostbusters II has its world premiere, introducing the sequel to audiences.

film_release
June 16, 1989

Ghostbusters II theatrical release

Ghostbusters II is released nationwide in the United States, grossing significant box office revenue.

home_media_release
1990

Ghostbusters II home video release

Ghostbusters II is released on VHS and later on DVD and Blu-ray, expanding its audience through home media.

Ghostbusters II Timeline ( Fictional )

life_change
Early 1990

Janine's New Job

The Ghostbusters have disbanded and Janine Melnitz has started working for a catering company.

paranormal_discovery
1990-01-15

Discovery of Psychomagnetron Slime

Scientists discover a supernatural psychomagnetic slime beneath New York City which appears to amplify human emotions.

research
1990-02-01

Dan Aykroyd's Ghost Research

Dr. Raymond Stantz continues researching paranormal activity and discovers the slime is fed by human negativity.

team_reunion
1990-02-10

Ghostbusters Reassemble

When a ghostly painting and supernatural events escalate, the former Ghostbusters regroup to investigate and combat the paranormal threat.

supernatural_conflict
1990-02-15

Encounter with Vigo the Carpathian

The Ghostbusters confront the malevolent spirit of Vigo the Carpathian, who uses the slime to try to return to life through a child.

rescue_mission
1990-02-16

Rescue of Baby Oscar

The Ghostbusters rescue Oscar, the child possessed by Vigo, from the museum to prevent Vigo's return to life.

climax_event
1990-02-17

The Statue Activation

The Ghostbusters use the positively charged slime to animate the Statue of Liberty to confront Vigo and save the city.