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No. This is a sequel to Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989). Furthermore, in the trailer, Paul Rudd says "There hasn't been a ghost sighting in 30 years", implying that the events occurring in the 2016 movie never happened in this film's timeline.

Unfortunately, he does not appear in the film.

Oscar, Dana Barrett's son from the second film, is neither seen nor mentioned.

Callie appears to be in her early 40s, which would mean she is a daughter of a relationship Egon had prior to the events of the original Ghostbusters in 1984.

Electronics don't just "quit working" due to age. Especially, imaginary electronics.

The proton packs power source had a half-life of 5,000 years.

No. The film does make numerous references to the first Ghostbusters film from 1984 but all information required for Afterlife to make sense is delivered in Afterlife.

That said, some parts of the story are richer if one has seen the first Ghostbusters film from 1984. Ray's statement that Egon can rot in hell is especially powerful when one sees the relationship the Ghostbusters originally had.

Difficult to say, as details about Ghostbusters III are scant with almost no sourcing or confirmation. The likely answer is no, as the Ghostbusters III being developed would have required Harold Ramis to be a part of it.

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