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Pizza Hut’s ‘Ecto-Drizzle’ Ghostbusters Pizza: A Ghostly April Fools’ Prank
April 2, 2025
Pizza Hut and Ghostbusters fans were momentarily thrilled — and then disappointed — when a supposed new collaboration between the pizza chain and the iconic film franchise was revealed to be an elaborate April Fools’ joke.
Pizza Hut & Ghostbusters’ Ecto-Drizzle Pie
The fan blog Ghostbusters News initially announced that Pizza Hut was launching a limited-edition “Ecto-Drizzle” pizza on April 7, swapping its signature tomato sauce for a Slimer-green pesto. The supposed tie-in featured crispy New York-style pepperoni, melty mozzarella cheese, and a generous drizzle of the ghostly green topping.
However, the blog later confirmed on Instagram that the spooky slice wasn’t real.
“Unfortunately, Pizza Hut’s Ghostbusters Pizza isn’t real, and neither are those Ecto-Wings or Mini Puft Swirls (though we really wish they were),” the company wrote. “But hey, if any Pizza Hut execs are reading this, feel free to cross the streams with Sony and make it happen.”
Thus far, the popular pizza chain has not commented on the possibility, nor on the April Fools joke. However, RetailWire has reached out to a Pizza Hut representative, and we’ll keep you posted if there is any response.
Not the First Controversial Pizza Flavor
Even though the Ghostbusters pizza isn’t real (yet), this wouldn’t be the first time that Pizza Hut has experimented with bold flavors for its pies. Earlier this year, the popular pizza chain launched a controversial flavor called the Shoyu Ramen Pizza.
The Shoyu Ramen Pizza combines the powerful flavors of Japanese ramen with the comforting appeal of pizza. This one-of-a-kind dish starts with a crunchy crust base that’s topped with a soy sauce-infused tonkatsu (pork bone) sauce with a rich, umami flavor.
To make a traditional ramen bowl, stack ramen noodles, thick-cut chashu (roasted pork), and chopped hog back fat. A splash of red ramen spice provides authentic flavor, while a “blend of garlic, Gouda, and mozzarella cheeses adds a creamy, savory finish.” Fresh green onions give a blast of flavor and are reminiscent of traditional ramen toppings.
Pizza Hut’s Shoyu Ramen Pizza has garnered mixed reviews from those who have tried it. According to Unseen Japan writer Jay Allen, the pizza looks like a bowl of ramen spilled on pizza dough. This peculiar sight isn’t necessarily unattractive, but also not particularly appealing. His primary criticism was the excessive carbohydrate content, describing it as “a slew of additional curbs on bread with a few thin slices of meat.” While the chashu was pleasantly flavorful, he felt it lacked the “cheesy meatiness” that defines traditional pizza.
Additionally, last year, Pizza Hut introduced the world to the Deep-Fried Frog Pizza.
The pie had two black olives, a split hard-boiled egg, and a deep-fried frog. All of this was served on a thick crust with a bed of parsley and red sauce. The olives and egg halves were arranged to mimic frog eyes.
The protein-rich pizza, known as the “goblin pizza,” was reportedly invented in association with the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons.
“Stunt foods” is not a claim unique to Pizza Hut. KFC began serving “pink and black burgers” in China several years ago. Furthermore, Burger King promoted crimson hamburgers in Japan.
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