However, one source close to the production countered Aykroyd's claims, saying, "the studio had an incredible relationship with the director, who was first-rate," and adding that reshoots cost about $3-4 million.

The film, which cost a reported $144 million, grossed just $229.1 million worldwide.

Aykroyd praised the cast, headed by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon, saying, “I was really happy with the movie.”

But, he added, “it cost too much, and Sony does not like to lose money. It made a lot of money around the world, but it just cost too much, making it economically not feasible to do another one.”

On Monday, Aykroyd further clarified his comments, writing: "Paul Feig made a good movie and had a superb cast and plenty of money to do it. We just wish he had been more inclusive to the originators. It cost everyone as it is unlikely Kristen, Leslie, Melissa and Kate will ever reprise their roles as Ghostbusters which is sad."

June 6, 8:50 am PST Updated with additional comment from Aykroyd.