However the finished film plays out, the debate over Ghostbusters is unlikely to subside.
And while plenty of other fans have been hopeful for the film, the prevailing opinion has been that the film’s marketing has thus far underwhelmed.
Now, a set of new TV spots and two official clips have dropped offering a better look at the remake, along with early positive reactions that have begun to hit social media.
Whether or not the film stands up on its own merits, a remake can’t avoid being compared to its own predecessor – and few modern comedies can match the pedigree of the original film.