In honor of Ghostbusters Day—a global annual celebration honoring the fans of one of the most iconic and beloved franchises— Sony Pictures joined fans on Saturday, June 6 for a special event at the iconic Fire Department of the City of New York’s (FDNY) Hook & Ladder 8 firehouse, which has served as the recurring base of the Ghostbusters since the original 1984 Ghostbusters film. During the presentation, showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan and Ghost Corps executive producers Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan revealed the official title and logo for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated Ghostbusters series, Ghostbusters: Night Shift.

Also at the special presentation, Reitman and Kenan recognized the Ghostbusters chapters whose collective charitable efforts during the year-long “Ghostbusters Give Back” initiative, which was announced on Ghostbusters Day 2025, exceeded the $500,000 donation goal, embodying the spirit of the franchise. They presented “Golden Trap” awards to the top three chapters who raised the most money for their local causes: Buffalo Ghostbusters who raised $67k, Los Angeles Ghostbusters who raised $65k, and Ghostbusters Virginia who raised $30k.

Also, as a part of the initiative, Jay Levine, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer & Business Operations, Sony Pictures, Reitman, and Kenan presented a $150,000 match donation check on behalf of Sony Pictures to Adam Garone, CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation, on behalf of Starlight Children’s Foundation as part of the “Ghostbusters Give Back” charitable program. Ghostbusters chapters around the world raised over $516,000 for local causes with the total reaching an incredible $666,000 with the match donation from Sony Pictures. The moment celebrated the remarkable fundraising efforts of Ghostbusters fan communities across the globe and the positive impact they continue to create in local communities through volunteer work and philanthropy.

• Fundraising for the FDNY Foundation: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Ghost Corps and the Buffalo Ghostbusters, 501 (c)(3), fan group teamed up with the FDNY Hook & Ladder 8 firehouse to host the special presentation, with all proceeds from the event and live auction raised by Buffalo Ghostbusters’ 501 (c)(3) fan group going towards the FDNY Foundation
• Ghostbusters in Concert National Fall Tour Activation: Schirmer Theatrical, with Black Ink Presents, Ghostbusters in Concert National Fall Tour celebrated the day with a special GBDAY26 code, with Black Ink donating $2.12 to the FDNY Foundation for every ticket sold using the code.
• New Exciting Merchandise and Collaborations: To celebrate the day, Mattel launched a new Gozer doll under their Monster High brand. Additionally, Rubber Road revealed their Ghostbusters-themed rubber ducks and Hasbro unveiled their San Diego Comic-Con Ghostbuster toy exclusive.
• Local Hospital Visit: In addition to the special presentation on June 6, Reitman, Kenan, Ghost Corps, and the Starlight Children’s Foundation continued their ongoing collaboration alongside actress Celeste O’Connor and a local Ghostbusters fan chapter with a visit to the Maimonides Children’s Hospital in Brooklyn the day prior, delivering Ghostbusters-themed Starlight hospital gowns and toys to pediatric patients.