Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again (2022)
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Larry Daley's son must step up as the new night guard of the Museum of Natural History while facing a vengeful pharaoh.
The story
After the exhibits of the American Museum of Natural History scare away the current guard, Larry Daley agrees to let his son, Nick, take over the position. Nick, who is struggling with his own insecurities and desires to be a DJ for his crush, finds himself tasked with guarding the museum while his father is away in Japan. However, the transition is interrupted when the villainous pharaoh Kahmunrah breaks free from his confinement. He steals the magical tablet that brings the museum's exhibits to life, intending to rule the world, forcing Nick and his new companions to embark on a frantic chase to stop him.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Nick Daley takes over as night guard at the American Museum of Natural History while his father, Larry, works in Japan. While Nick struggles with his confidence, the villainous pharaoh Kahmunrah escapes and steals the tablet that animates the museum's exhibits. Nick, along with several exhibits including Rexy, Attila, Jedediah, Octavius, and the new exhibit Joan of Arc, pursue Kahmunrah. They discover he is heading to the Museum of Natural Art to reach the Temple of Dendur. The group enters a painting leading to ancient Egypt, where they face Kahmunrah and the God of Chaos, Seth. In a final confrontation at the temple, Nick overcomes his insecurities and plays the tablet's melody in reverse, sucking away the enemies. Nick returns to the museum, gains self-confidence, auditions for a jazz recital, and accepts his role as the new night guard.
- First release year
- 2022
- Runtime (minutes)
- 77
- Production countries
- United States; Canada; China
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Matt Danner
- Writers
- Ray DeLaurentis · screenplay; Will Schifrin · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Joshua Bassett · Nick Daley; Jamie Demetriou · Dr. McPhee; Gillian Jacobs · Erica Daley; Zachary Levi · Larry Daley; Thomas Lennon · Theodore Roosevelt; Alice Isaaz · Joan of Arc; Jack Whitehall · Octavius; Steve Zahn · Jedediah
- Genres
- animated; fantasy; comedy
- Themes
- overcoming insecurity; family legacy; bravery
- Tone and mood
- hyperkinetic; comedic
- Setting
- The American Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Natural Art in the modern day.
- Premise and plot tags
- revenge; sequel; fantasy adventure
- Franchise connections
- Night at the Museum
- Reception
- The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 77% · review count: 13 critics
- Production trivia
- It is the first 2D animated film released under Walt Disney Pictures since Winnie the Pooh.; The film was delayed from a 2021 release.
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