FEATURING THE SAN DIEGO GHOSTBUSTERS - AND THE ECTO-1!

Arrive early to see a replica of the famous Ecto-1 car from the film, courtesy of the San Diego Ghostbusters! They’ll be on the scene to take pictures, show off their ghost-busting tools of the trade, and keep the historic Balboa Theatre safe from any silly spirits. 

The San Diego Ghostbusters is a group of fans and cosplayers dedicated to sharing their love for the Ghostbusters universe while doing good in the community. They are nationally known for their annual "Ghostbuster Muster" at Comic-Con and for cracking the original recipe for "Hi-C's Ecto Cooler" drink. The group has also made appearances at the Midway Museum and Rocket-Con, as well as various parades and reading to kids at libraries. The club is part of Ghostbusters Give Back, an initiative by filmmaker Jason Reitman and Sony Studios to provide much-needed assistance, hospital gowns, and toys for children in hospitals through the Starlight Children's Foundation. 

Find the San Diego Ghostbusters online on their website, Instagram, and Facebook.

Start or end your movie night at The Smoking Gun restaurant and arcade with 20% off your tab and a $10 arcade card! Offer valid only July 13 & August 3, 2025. Must show your mobile ticket to redeem.

Whether you’re into ditching class or ditching monsters, we’ve got a Retro Rewind film for you! San Diego Theatres is taking you right back to your childhood, showing long-beloved cult classic flicks at the historic Balboa Theatre.

Beat the summer heat and join us in the Gaslamp for...

• The Goonies - Sun, July 13 @ 1:00 PM 

• The Lost Boys - Sun, July 13 @ 6:00 PM

• Napoleon Dynamite* with Jon Heder & Efren Ramirez - Fri, July 25 @ 7:00 PM

• Ghostbusters - Sun, August 3 @ 1:00 PM 

• Shaun of the Dead - Sun, August 3 @ 6:00 PM

Screenings are open to all ages, so bring the whole family to experience these movies on the big screen and enjoy special retro-themed snacks and treats.

*Special event: Offerings and pricing are specific to this date. Please see event page for details.

About Ghostbusters (Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Dir. Ivan Reitman, 1984)

A group of unemployed parapsychologists go into business as professional ghost neutralizers. But when New York City comes under attack from a host of supernatural demons, the self-proclaimed Ghostbusters must step up and save the world from the sinister 'Zuul.'