With its effect on popular culture, and a dedicated fan following, the success of "Ghostbusters" launched a multi-billion dollar multimedia franchise. This includes the popular animated television series "The Real Ghostbusters" (which itself spawned a media franchise), its sequel series "Extreme Ghostbusters", video games, board games, comic books, clothing, music, books, food, toys, collectables, and haunted attractions. "Ghostbusters" was followed in 1989 by a sequel, "Ghostbusters II", which fared less well financially and critically. Repeated attempts to develop a further sequel had ended following Ramis's death in 2014. A 2016 reboot, also called "Ghostbusters", was released to mixed reviews and financial failure. A second, direct sequel, "", is scheduled for release in 2021.