$1.3Bn Franchise Eyes Fresh Reboot 11 Years After Last Theatrical Installment

20th Century Studios is allegedly preparing to reboot one of its most popular franchises, although it has been 11 years since the series had its last theatrical release. 20th Century Studios is the home to all kinds of iconic franchises, ranging from family films to R-rated excitement, but many movie-goers will be excited to hear that this franchise is finally coming back.

The acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney was announced in 2017, and when it was completed in 2019, a lot changed for the future of the 20th Century Fox film studio. Disney acquired in development films like Hellraiser and Prey while also getting the opportunity to continue major franchises like Ice Age, The Simpsons, and more.

A Reimagining Of The Night At The Museum Franchise Is In The Works

From 21 Laps Entertainment

Night at the Museum (2006) Movie Poster

Created by

Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant

First Film

Night at the Museum

Latest Film

Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again

Cast

Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, Rami Malek, Hank Azaria, Amy Adams, Rebel Wilson, Dick Van Dyke

Spin-offs (Movies)

Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again

Movie(s)

Night at the Museum, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again


The Night at the Museum franchise is one of 20th Century Studios’ biggest franchises, with the third theatrical film being released in 2014. An animated film was released on Disney+ in 2022, but it seems that the company is interested in bringing the theatrical franchise back to its former glory.

According to ᴅᴇᴀᴅline, 21 Laps is working on the new Night at the Museum project, with Shawn Levy and Dan Levine producing while Emily Morris oversees the project. Plot details haven’t yet been revealed, but the Night at the Museum project is reported to be “a new story set at the museum with all-new characters.

Tripper Clancy has been enlisted to write the script for the Night at the Museum reimagining. Clancy formerly wrote Stuber and Die Hart, with him also being the co-executive producer on the 21 Laps Netflix series I Am Not Okay with This.

Our Take On 20th Century Studios’ Night At The Museum Reimagining

It Is Ripe For A Reboot

Of all of 20th Century Studios’ franchises, Night at the Museum is one of the series most ripe for a reboot. The premise of a museum coming to life is practically an endless well of story ideas, and 20th Century Studios could make all kinds of movies and other projects with this concept.

The original Night at the Museum films are well-liked, but they aren’t beloved, meaning that there is a lot of room for a reimagining to improve. Tons of studios fall into the trap of reboot beloved franchises, so taking on a likable but not acclaimed one is a welcome change.

Finally, having 21 Laps Entertainment behind the project is great news. 21 Laps is the production company of filmmaker Shawn Levy, who directed the first three Night at the Museum movies. So, if anyone is going to get Night at the Museum right for the 20th Century Studios reboot, it is 21 Laps.

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