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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hit movie franchise could get reboot 20 years after first film
A 'Night at the Museum' reboot, featuring a new plot and characters, is in the works. The reimagining is being overseen by 20th Century Studios with Tripper Clancy writing the script, Deadline reported. The film will be produced by Shawn Levy and Dan Levine from 21 Laps. Meanwhile, Emily Morris will oversee the project for the company, according to the outlet. While details on the plot are under wraps, the movie is said to feature a new cast of characters and storyline. 'Night at the Museum' was one of the biggest films of 2006 and kicked off one of the most successful family film franchises of the 21st century. The movie starred Ben Stiller as a man who takes a job as an overnight security guard at a museum only to learn the exhibits come to life during his shift because of an ancient curse. It also featured Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dick Van Dyke, Ricky Gervais and Rami Malek. It resulted in two sequels, 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' (2009) and 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" (2014) both of which did well at the box office. Levy has produced each installment. There also was a fourth film, 'Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again,' which was an animated feature. Overall, the franchise has grossed $1.3 billion worldwide. Cindy's Drive-In in Granby celebrates 30 years with 30-cent hot dogs, family fun Popular 2000s country artist loses younger brother in Texas floods Mass. State Lottery winner: $100K prize claimed in $2 game; one grand prize remains Country singer 'in a bit of shock' after losing 2 family members on same day Read the original article on MassLive.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Night at the Museum to be rebooted by less than 20 years after release of first film
A reboot of Night at the Museum is in the works with the family film franchise's original director, according to Deadline . Almost 20 years after the first movie was released, the production company 21 Laps has started to develop a reimagining of the series for 20th Century Studios. Night at the Museum (2006) starred Ben Stiller as a security guard at a museum in New York, where the exhibits come to life after it closed its doors for the night. Other cast members included the late Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Rami Malek. The film's sequel, Battle of the Smithsonian , was released in 2009, followed by a third film, Secret of the Tomb , four months after the passing of Williams in 2014. Ricky Gervais, Dick Van Dyke and Rebel Wilson are amongst the other actors who have starred in the trilogy, which grossed around $1.3bn (£1bn) at the box office. Ben Stiller with Robin Williams in 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' (20th Century Fox) According to Deadline , the reboot will follow an original storyline and feature a string of new characters. Tripper Clancy, the screenwriter behind Netflix's I Am Not Ok With This , is reportedly working on the script. Shawn Levy, who directed the first three films and Deadpool & Wolverine , will work as a producer on the reimagining. Further details are yet to be revealed, although it is clear the reboot will be the franchise's first film since 2022, when it released the animated film Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again on Disney+. Levy is currently working on Star Wars: Starfighter , a standalone movie in the franchise, starring Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth. The film is scheduled to be released on 27 May 2027. Meanwhile, Stiller has since taken a backseat when it came to performing in lead roles, having spent the majority of his time recently behind the camera. 'I've been working on projects as a director and producer for a while, and wanting to act, but I kind of made the choice a few years ago that I was only going to do something if it really hit me,' Stiller explained during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Amongst his biggest successes has been his work as an executive producer on the psychological thriller series, Severance , which concluded its second season earlier this year to rave reviews.
Geek Culture
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
20th Century Studios Reboots 'Night at the Museum' With 'Die Hart' Writer
20th Century Studios and Shawn Levy's ( Deadpool & Wolverine ) production studio, 21 Laps Entertainment, are revisiting the Night at the Museum franchise, with writer Tripper Clancy ( Die Hart, Stuber ) on board to pen the reboot's script. As announced via Deadline, the reboot is said to feature a new story set at the museum and will introduce never-before-seen characters, although specific plot details are still under wraps. No further details on the film's cast or release window have been announced. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) The original film franchise began with 2006's Night at the Museum , which starred Ben Stiller ( Zoolander ) as Larry Daley, an overnight security guard at the Natural History Museum, and followed the mystery of an ancient Egyptian tablet that brought the museum's exhibits to life at night. The film spawned two sequels, 2009's Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian and 2014's Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb , and featured recurring stars Rami Malek ( Mr. Robot ) as Ahkmenrah, Owen Wilson ( Cars ) as Jedediah, and the late Robin Williams ( Jumanji ) as Theodore Roosevelt. The original trilogy was directed by Levy, with each film being a hit at the global box office upon release, garnering a combined total of 1.35 billion worldwide. In 2022, the franchise received an animated spin-off title, Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again , which was directed by Matt Danner ( Legend of the Three Caballeros ) and produced by Levy. Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again (2022) The reboot will be written by Clancy, who is best known for penning each season of the 2020 comedy series Die Hart , which starred comedian Kevin Hart as himself, a Hollywood actor who wishes to become an action hero. He also wrote the 2019 buddy cop action comedy film Stuber , which followed a mild-mannered Uber driver named Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) who picks up a cop named Vic Manning (Dave Bautista), who's on the trail of the killer. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Night at the Museum' Reboot Announced — Fans All Saying the Same Thing
'Night at the Museum' Reboot Announced — Fans All Saying the Same Thing originally appeared on Parade. The popular Night at the Museum movie franchise might be coming back to screens sooner than you think, as a reboot was officially announced to be in the works. According to a report from Variety, a "reimagining" of the story is in development at 20th Century Studios, and it will be an all-new story with new characters in the museum setting. Tripper Clancy, who wrote Stuber and Die Hart, is set to write the script for the new film. 🎬 On social media, fans quickly shared their thoughts on the movie news, with almost everyone in agreement that they want reboots to stop. "Just stop it already Hollywood," said one such fan, while other reactions included, "Come up with an original idea," "No thank you! Think of an original title, @20thcentury!" and "Just leave it alone." "Remake, reboot, remake, reboot, que c'est fatigant !" said another person, with the French phrase translating to, "It's tiring!" Despite the general disappointment in reaction to the news, there were a couple of fans willing to give a reboot a chance. One wrote, "reboot? yall can keep it.. unless the cast eats," while someone excited about the movie said, "Oh cool, and it's leaving the OG films alone to continue the story…these are easily my favorite (and I think best of) Shawn Levy's projects. Riddle me excited! #NightAtTheMuseum." The film franchise began in 2006 with the premiere of Night at the Museum starring , , Carla Gugino, , Bill Cobbs and Mickey Rooney. The second installment, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, came out in 2009, while the third, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, was released in 2014. An animated spinoff called Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again, focusing on Stiller's character's son, came out in 2022.'Night at the Museum' Reboot Announced — Fans All Saying the Same Thing first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Night At The Museum 4: Ben Stiller's Return in Question as New Film is Confirmed
A new 'Might At The Museum' film is underway! The fourth instalment of the iconic franchise has officially been confirmed, as per reports. The original films featured actor Ben Stiller in the pivotal role of a night guard. Will he return to reprise his role or not? 'Night At The Museum' gets fourth instalment The 'Night At The Museum' franchise first began with the first film, which was released in 2006. Now, years later, the 4th instalment of the film has officially been confirmed as per reports from Deadline. So far, not much has been revealed about the film other than the fact that it is still in its beginning stages. So far, Tripper Clancy has been confirmed as the writer for the new film. The question of whether Stiller will join the franchise again or not is still up for debate. About the 'Night At The Museum' franchise The original franchise followed a night guard who recently got a job at the mysterious Natural History Museum. While all things may be seemingly normal, a gold tablet and an Egyptian curse manage to bring life to everything in the museum! Ben Stiller plays the role of the night guard in all three films. The first film was dropped in 2016, the second, 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' in 2009, and the third one, which was released in 2014, titled 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb'. All three of the films were directed by Shawn Levy , who will be making his return for the latest film as well! Netizens react As soon as the news was shared online, fans of the series took to online social media platforms to express their opinions on the matter. One fan commented, 'awaiting the cast announcement before I make any judgements', while another shared 'IM SAT'.
