Firing up their proton energy packs one more time, the Spengler family returned to the big screen for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire earlier this year. If you missed all the ectoplasmic action at the cinema, you can now watch the movie from the comfort of your own home.
The latest movie in the supernatural franchise lands on Netflix today and stars Paul Rudd, Mckenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard, alongside old school ‘busters Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Bill Murray.
Set three years after the events of the 2021 reboot Ghostbusters: Afterlife, this latest instalment sees Ghostbusters new and old unite to save the world from a second ice age after an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force.
Who you gonna call for details on how to stream Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire? CNET, of course. Find out how to watch the movie, no matter where you are in the world with our guide below.
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When is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire available to stream in the US?
This movie sequel will be available to stream on demand in the US on Netflix from Monday, July 22. Fans in Canada can watch on July 26, with the film dropping in other regions at later dates.
Netflix currently offers subscriptions that cost between $7 and $20 per month in the US, with a fee of $8 per month if you’re sharing your account with people outside your household.
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How to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the movie locally, you may need a different way to watch — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. It’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to stream is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Australia, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. Be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Quick tips for streaming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble viewing after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone), so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We recommend Brave.