A Night at the Museum Reboot Is in the Works
A reimagining of the fan-favorite franchise is underway at 20th Century Studios.
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After turning Night at the Museum into one of the most successful family film franchises of the 21st century, 21 Laps Entertainment is officially developing a reimagining for 20th Century Studios. Screenwriter Tripper Clancy has been tapped to pen the new installment, featuring an all-new storyline and cast of characters.
Plot details are still unknown, but the new film will mark a fresh chapter for the franchise, which originated in 2006 and is based on Milan Trenc’s 1993 children’s book. 21 Laps co-founders Shawn Levy and Dan Levine will return to produce, with Emily Morris overseeing the project for the company. Levy previously directed and produced all three live-action films in the original trilogy, which starred Ben Stiller and grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide. Clancy, a WGA Award winner, frequently collaborates with 21 Laps. He previously served as co-executive producer on Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This.
The announcement of the Night at the Museum reboot follows a successful year for 21 Laps, whose Deadpool & Wolverine became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, surpassing $1.3 billion at the global box office. The company is also preparing to release the fifth and final season of Stranger Things on Netflix later this year.
The Night at the Museum franchise has remained a fan favorite since the first film hit theaters in 2006. The trilogy — Night at the Museum, Battle of the Smithsonian, and Secret of the Tomb — features a star-studded cast including Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, and Amy Adams. In 2022, Disney+ released Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again, an animated feature produced by Levy.
No release date has been announced for the upcoming reboot, but fans can expect it to be just as adventure-filled as the original trilogy.
