Night at the Museum 4 (Kahmunrah Rises Again)is an upcoming 2022 computer-animated comedy fantasy film directed by Shawn Levy. Accordingly, It’s a spin-off to theNight at the Museum franchiseand serves as a sequel toNight at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb(2014).
In August 2019, followingthe purchase of 21st Century Fox and its assets by The Walt Disney Company, Disney CEOBob Igerannounced that a fully animated sequel ofNight at the Museumis in development. Then, the project will be released as aDisney+exclusive film, as a co-production betweenWalt Disney Studios Motion Picturesand20th Century Studios. In October 2020, the movie was officially titledNight at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again. The project will be CGI-animated and was scheduled to be released in 2021. However, in August 2021, the film was delayed to a 2022 release date.
Night at the Museum 4 – Plot
The plot centers around Larry’s son, Nick, who is hesitant to follow in his father’s footsteps as a night watchman. Years after the events of the last film, Larry’s son Nick becomes the new guardian of the museum. But, when things seem to go very well, Kahmunrah comes back and plots revenge.
In addition to Nick and the titular villain, the movie will also feature returning characters: Jedediah, Octavius, Teddy Roosevelt, and Sacagawea with the addition ofJoan of Arc. Accordingly, production began on November 2, 2020. Shawn Levy will serve as executive producer. The original cast is not expected to return.
Cast
Almost all the actors will reprise their roles from the previous movies (even though this time they will have to voice their characters instead of playing them)
- Skyler GisondoasNickolas Daley
- Owen WilsonasJedediah
- Steve CooganasOctavius
- David HornsbyasTheodore Roosevelt
- Ricky GervaisasDr. McPhee
- Rami MalekasAhkmenrah
- Frank WelkerasDexter
- Hank AzariaasKahmunrah
- Rebel WilsonasTilly
- Ben StillerasLaaa
- Dan StevensasSir Lancelot
It’s currently unknown if Stiller will reprise his role asLarry Daleytoo in the film.
Night at the Museum 4 – Release date
The release date of the film has not been confirmed yet. But it is expected to be released by the end of 2022.
