Ghostbusters (2016) brought a new spin to the beloved franchise with a fresh, all-female team of scientists and ghost-hunters led by Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones. Packed with supernatural action, quirky tech, and lots of laughs, the reboot combines comedy with paranormal chaos in modern-day New York.
Think you remember every slime-filled scene, proton-powered showdown, and hilarious ghost encounter? Take this 10-question trivia challenge and prove you’re worthy of wearing the jumpsuit!
Ghostbusters (2016) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays the physicist Erin Gilbert in Ghostbusters (2016)?
Correct Answer: Kristen Wiig
Wiig’s portrayal of Erin balances skepticism and vulnerability, showing her journey from academic repression to embracing her ghost-hunting past — and future.
- What is the name of the paranormal researcher and engineer played by Melissa McCarthy?
Correct Answer: Abby Yates
Abby is the team’s ghost-hunting catalyst, driven by relentless curiosity and a refusal to back down from the paranormal — or the skeptics.
- Which character is known for building the team’s ghost-catching tech?
Correct Answer: Jillian Holtzmann
Holtzmann’s wild creativity and scientific brilliance make her the film’s standout. She gives the Ghostbusters their edge with her experimental (and explosive) gadgets.
- Which actress plays the street-smart subway worker Patty Tolan?
Correct Answer: Leslie Jones
Patty adds street smarts, historical insights, and comedic timing. She may not have a Ph.D., but she earns her spot with heart and hustle.
- Who is the Ghostbusters’ clueless but handsome receptionist?
Correct Answer: Kevin
Kevin’s comedic incompetence becomes a running joke, subverting gender norms while offering some of the film’s most absurd moments.
- Which actor plays Kevin, the team’s receptionist?
Correct Answer: Chris Hemsworth
Hemsworth surprises with his comic talent, delivering a character who’s charmingly useless and yet unforgettable — especially during his possessed dance moment.
- What is the villain Rowan North’s goal in the film?
Correct Answer: To unleash ghosts and destroy New York
Rowan represents an embittered loner turned supernatural anarchist, choosing revenge on humanity by tearing open the spirit world.
- What location becomes the site of the final ghost battle?
Correct Answer: A hotel in Times Square
The epic finale explodes in the Mercado Hotel, where ghostly chaos takes over Manhattan, pushing the team to their limits — and beyond.
- Which iconic item do the Ghostbusters use to trap ghosts?
Correct Answer: Proton packs and traps
Armed with Holtzmann’s revamped versions of the originals, the team uses proton streams to wrangle ghosts and trap them with high-tech flair.
- What is a central theme in Ghostbusters (2016)?
Correct Answer: Teamwork and believing in yourself
The film champions resilience and unity in the face of ridicule. The Ghostbusters succeed not by fitting in — but by being fiercely themselves, together.
