Sigourney Weaver reveals whether there are plans for her to return to theGhostbustersfranchise. Weaver played cellist Dana Barrett in the beloved 1984 film and reprised the role forGhostbusters II. Decades later, Weaver played Dana again inGhostbusters: Afterlife’s post-credits scene, but was not part of theGhostbusters: Frozen Empirecast, even though the 2024 sequel featured original franchise stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson.
While speaking withDeadlineabout receiving the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award and reflecting on her career, Weaver was asked whether she will return to theGhostbustersfranchise. She responded,“Not that I’m aware of,“confirming thatthere currently are no plans for her to play Dana. The franchise’s overall future remains uncertain as aFrozen Empiresequel remains unconfirmed.
2 Other Franchises Are Keeping Sigourney Weaver Busy For Now
Sigourney Weaver Continues To Be The Queen Of Science-Fiction
WhileWeaver’s briefGhostbusters: Afterlifereturnmay be the final time she plays Dana,Weaver is currently busy with roles in theAvatarandStar Warsfranchises. Weaver played Dr. Grace Augustine in the firstAvatarfilm, and despite the character’s death, she returned in the sequel,Avatar: The Way of Water, as Kiri, the biological daughter of Dr. Augustine’s avatar body, who is adopted by Jake and Neytiri. She also played Dr. Augustine during a video recording and a vision scene inThe Way of Water.
TheAlienfranchise is behind Weaver, andGhostbustersmay be as well, but she is integral to the future of bothAvatarandStar Wars.
Weaver has confirmed her involvement inAvatar: Fire and Ash, and inAvatar 4andAvatar 5, with the sequels likely building on Kiri’s unique connection to the world of Pandora. Meanwhile,Weaver has also confirmed her involvement inThe Mandalorian and Grogu, whose 2026 debut is slated to be the firstStar Warsfilm released in theaters sinceThe Rise of Skywalkerin 2019. Her role is still being kept under wraps, as are most details about the film.
Jon Favreau is directingThe Mandalorian and Grogu.
Between these two science-fiction franchises, Weaver will continue to star in several upcoming blockbusters, regardless ofherGhostbustersfuture. This is fitting for the actor who played the iconic Ellen Ripley inAlien, which launched its own long-running science-fiction franchise, with Weaver starring in several installments. TheAlienfranchise is behind Weaver, andGhostbustersmay be as well, butshe is integral to the future of bothAvatarandStar Wars. Although, if Weaver were to return toGhostbusters, it would be welcomed by viewers after her briefAfterlifecameo.
Ghostbusters
Cast
Ghostbusters is a 1984 fantasy sci-fi movie from director Ivan Reitman. The movie stars Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson as Raymond Stantz, Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore, paranormal investigators who travel New York hunting and capturing ghosts. The movie eventually became one of the most iconic films of the ’80s, spawning a multimedia franchise including a sequel, spinoffs, books, and video games.
