Ghostbusters - Timeline

[iceman109]

Basically, every single TMNT thing. Including the comics, Including the shows, including the movies, including the Minecraft skins (literally shown as an alternate universe in one of the shows), including... the main Power Rangers universe, actually. Maybe including Stranger Things and Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Also, the DCAU has a multiverse crossover with the 2012 CGI Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show.


Boy, it'd be cool if they did that for the Crisis on Earth-203 fan comic. Anyway, that's a good example of fanfiction being "canonised", which I guess applies to Ghostbusters even though it's really silly.

It makes me wonder if their are other Minecraft universes

 

[Pro Bot]

The Denver Ghostbusters does fit in with how the Ghostbusters became a franchise in the IDW comics. It is at odds with Gary Grooberson's 30 years line, but that's contradicted by Casper, the IDW comics (which references Egon's future death in Ghostbusters: Year One), and the VR game. I'm not a big fan of fan film crossovers and flash animation being more canon than the actual official cartoons, but... well, if you follow the connections, yeah, the fanfiction is unusually set in the main universe.

It makes me wonder if their are other Minecraft universes

Minecraft: Story Mode implies each server is a "universe", I think. There's also A Minecraft Movie but that looks terrible.

 

[iceman109]

The Power Rangers Universe also has Thor and Loki variants

 

[Pro Bot]

The Power Rangers Universe also has Thor and Loki variants

True, but more Norse Mythology-based.

 

[Pro Bot]

The Denver Ghostbusters does fit in with how the Ghostbusters became a franchise in the IDW comics. It is at odds with Gary Grooberson's 30 years line, but that's contradicted by Casper, the IDW comics (which references Egon's future death in Ghostbusters: Year One), and the VR game. I'm not a big fan of fan film crossovers and flash animation being more canon than the actual official cartoons, but... well, if you follow the connections, yeah, the fanfiction is unusually set in the main universe.

Going with that, this means Casper, Transformers (G1 inspired variants), Freddy, Jason and the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis all exist in the Ghostbusters universe. Obviously, this is very strange even though there's technically no problems with that.

 

[iceman109]

It's crazy to think how everything is connected

 

[iceman109]

What's the difference between Dimension 68E and 68R?

 

[Pro Bot]

It's crazy to think how everything is connected

Casper connects to Ghostbusters 1-2. Ghostbusters: The Video Game is the proper sequel to the original films and has an easter egg that places it in the same universe as the Denver Ghostbusters. The IDW comics' Dimension Prime includes Ghostbusters 1-2 and Ghostbusters: The Video Game. The final comic published by IDW contains references to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, with Winston mentioning how he wants to learn more about computers since they are the "wave of the future", which, according to Erik Burnham, was meant as a nod to the Ghostbusters: Afterlife story he was aware of at the time of writing the Year One mini-series. This also applies to the ghost telling Egon that he is doomed. This was confirmed in a private email exchange between Erik and Mrmichaelt (Ghostbusters wiki admin).

So, despite a few inconsistencies, I personally accept it as one universe based on the confirmed connections.

 

[JudgeDreddpool]

Minecraft: Story Mode implies each server is a "universe", I think. There's also A Minecraft Movie but that looks terrible.

Yeah, I'm gonna be honest, I don't even understand WHY the Minecraft Movie had to be live-action, mixed with animation. Should've just been purely animated.

 

[Pro Bot]

What's the difference between Dimension 68E and 68R?

Dimension 68-R is the reality of The Real Ghostbusters. In this reality, the Ghostbusters crossed over with their Dimension Prime counterparts after the ending of their series.

Dimension 68-E is the reality of the Extreme Ghostbusters series. In that reality, the events of The Real Ghostbusters occurred in the past, except the original Ghostbusters have no experience with the multiverse.

Essentially, both universes are set in separate time periods concurrent to one another but in regards to events, everything canon to The Real Ghostbusters is canon to Extreme Ghostbusters except the IDW comics' Dimension 68-R appearances. They kind-of explain this when they do a huge multiverse crossover. Dimension 68-E's version of the original four note that their 68-R counterparts appear to be their younger selves, except they have no memory of being there, teaming up with their future incarnations. In that regard, Extreme Ghostbusters is a sequel to The Real Ghostbusters but one where their 68-R IDW appearances didn't happen.

 

[iceman109]

Dimension 68-R is the reality of The Real Ghostbusters. In this reality, the Ghostbusters crossed over with their Dimension Prime counterparts after the ending of their series.

Dimension 68-E is the reality of the Extreme Ghostbusters series. In that reality, the events of The Real Ghostbusters occurred in the past, except the original Ghostbusters have no experience with the multiverse.

Essentially, both universes are set in separate time periods concurrent to one another but in regards to events, everything canon to The Real Ghostbusters is canon to Extreme Ghostbusters except the IDW comics' Dimension 68-R appearances. They kind-of explain this when they do a huge multiverse crossover. Dimension 68-E's version of the original four note that their 68-R counterparts appear to be their younger selves, except they have no memory of being there, teaming up with their future incarnations. In that regard, Extreme Ghostbusters is a sequel to The Real Ghostbusters but one where their 68-R IDW appearances didn't happen.

So like a Burtonverse/Donnerverse situation?

 

[Pro Bot]

So like a Burtonverse/Donnerverse situation?

I suppose, since their IDW appearances constitute an alternate sequel to The Real Ghostbusters compared to Extreme Ghostbusters.

 

[iceman109]

Far Cry 6 also had a crossover DLC with Stranger Things

 

[Pro Bot]

Yes. I believe that is incompatible with the Stranger Things comics though. We can say that the Stranger Things mission is canon to Far Cry however.

 

[iceman109]

Yes. I believe that is incompatible with the Stranger Things comics though. We can say that the Stranger Things mission is canon to Far Cry however.

So there's a version of Upside Down in the Ubisoft Universe then

 

[iceman109]

Is Far Cry, Assassin's Creed and Watch Dogs even considered to be in the same universe?

 

[Pro Bot]

Yes, although that depends on whether you believe there's a singular Ubisoft universe or multiple, each with shared organisations and lore with other franchises. Watch_Dogs: Legion has a very, very direct crossover with Assassin's Creed, but they confirmed that the two are still not the same universe.

In the Assassin's Creed universe, Aidan Pierce exists and killed Oliver Garneau during the events of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, as seen in Assassin's Creed: Origins. The Blume Corporation from Watch_Dogs exists.

In the Watch_Dogs universe, Aidan Pierce is tasked by the Assassin Brotherhood to take down Oliver Garneau. He knocks him out rather than executing him. Jacob and Evie Frye once existed and liberated London from the Templars. In 2029, the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templars are still at odds with each other. Abstergo Industries exist, as does Assassin's Creed as an in-universe video game (made by either an in-universe Ubisoft or Abstergo Entertainment).

In the Far Cry universe, Abstergo Industries and the Blume Corporation are existing companies.

Frankly, it's quite redundant. This is my understanding of it though.

 

[iceman109]

I see them as existing in the same universe with all of the Easter eggs to each other. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense if it wasn't

 

[iceman109]

@ScottishRyzo in your Ubisoft timeline are Far Cry, Watch Dogs and Assassins Creed in the same universe?

 

[Pro Bot]

Mario and Luigi Mario also exist?

 

[iceman109]

Would the Ghostbusters Funko Universe comic be considered canon to the main universe?

https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/IDW_Publishing_Comics-_Ghostbusters:_Funko_Universe

 

[Pro Bot]

So... this takes place during Frozen Empire? That's... confusing and probably contradictory.

 

[Pro Bot]

Would the Ghostbusters Funko Universe comic be considered canon to the main universe?

https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/IDW_Publishing_Comics-_Ghostbusters:_Funko_Universe

I'll have to read it I guess.

 

[Pro Bot]

So... this takes place during Frozen Empire? That's... confusing and probably contradictory.

Having seen it, probably occurs shortly after Frozen Empire, with Garraka having escaped containment. It's not perfect but it makes more sense than having it concurrent. Also, Garraka having to be defeated twice in June 2024 is pretty silly.

 

[Pro Bot]

Ghostbusters wiki:

In the credits page of Ghostbusters: Back in Town Issue #1, it is stated the story takes place one and a half years after the events of Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

In a private email correspondence with Dark Horse press contacts between May 16 and May 19, 2025, it was confirmed with the editors and David M. Booher that the events of Ghostbusters: Back in Town take place one year after the events of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Thus, the dating in the synopsis is now invalid. Since Afterlife took place primarily in June 2021, Back in Town would then take place in June 2022.

...what? How does that make sense? Surely a year and a half stated explicitly in the book is a more solid reference. Stating that the comic is one year after the movie is still technically accurate if it's set 18 months later because it hasn't been 2 years yet.

 

[Pro Bot]

I do wonder if it's possible Casper's prequels are canon, and Casper just ended up on the ghost train sometime after the events with his dad mentioned in the past. I doubt it though.

Also, huh, that's weird. Moving on...
https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Tobin's_Spirit_Guidehttps://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Tobin's_Spirit_Guide
Also, just to note, this is a thing. I don't think the PKE meter detects aliens though, so I would argue non-canon. I guess I could check the Transformers crossover either way.
https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/They_Live_(movie)https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Suburban_Commando_(movie)

 

[Megatron]

I do wonder if it's possible Casper's prequels are canon, and Casper just ended up on the ghost train sometime after the events with his dad mentioned in the past. I doubt it though.

Also, huh, that's weird. Moving on...
https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Tobin's_Spirit_Guidehttps://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Tobin's_Spirit_Guide
Also, just to note, this is a thing. I don't think the PKE meter detects aliens though, so I would argue non-canon. I guess I could check the Transformers crossover either way.
https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/They_Live_(movie)https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Suburban_Commando_(movie)

I don't even know how Ghostbusters could work in the Buffyverse... Aside from the fact that Ghosts are a thing in Buffy.

Also there's Back to the Future too, so yeah it's a lot.

 

[Megatron]

lso, huh, that's weird. Moving on...
https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Tobin's_Spirit_Guide https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Tobin's_Spirit_Guide

it's interesting that if we take this as canon, Buffy starts at the same time of international, and continues trough 1998, then the whole Buffyverse is before 2021 and then you finish ghostbusters.

 

[Pro Bot]

You know, I think a timeline of The Real Ghostbusters would be much harder. You'd have to deal with the original timeline that goes The Real Ghostbusters (including all pre-IDW tie-in media) then Extreme Ghostbusters (with IDW tie-in media), as well as the alternate version that doesn't lead to Extreme Ghostbusters, which is The Real Ghostbusters including both pre-IDW and IDW comics.

That's because IDW placed them in separate realities while acknowledging that The Real Ghostbusters is still technically the past of Extreme Ghostbusters. It's possible the Mars Attacks crossover occurs in both realities I suppose, though I could be wrong.

 

[Megatron]

You know, I think a timeline of The Real Ghostbusters would be much harder. You'd have to deal with the original timeline that goes The Real Ghostbusters (including all pre-IDW tie-in media) then Extreme Ghostbusters (with IDW tie-in media), as well as the alternate version that doesn't lead to Extreme Ghostbusters, which is The Real Ghostbusters including both pre-IDW and IDW comics.

That's because IDW placed them in separate realities while acknowledging that The Real Ghostbusters is still technically the past of Extreme Ghostbusters. It's possible the Mars Attacks crossover occurs in both realities I suppose, though I could be wrong.

There are Also the video games.