GHOSTBUSTERS Cast and Release Date Confirmed After many years of rumors, pseudo-confirmations and denials, one of the most beloved film properties will live again. The Sony Pictures reboot of GHOSTBUSTERS is now scheduled to hit theaters on July 22, 2016. Writer-director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy) announced via Twitter that Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones will portray the all-female team. Ivan Reitman, director of the first two GHOSTBUSTERS, will serve as producer. pic.twitter.com/LBtv2YXfv6 — Paul Feig (@paulfeig) January 27, 2015