Night at the Museum (franchise)

Night at the Museum
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Created by
Original workNight at the Museum (2006)
Owner20th Century Studios
Years2006-present
Based onThe Night at the Museum
by Milan Trenc
Print publications
Novel(s)Night at the Museum: The Junior Novelization (2006)
Films and television
Film(s)
Games
Video game(s)Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

Night at the Museum is a mixed live action (first three films) and traditionally animated (fourth film) American media franchise of fantasy-comedy films based on the 1993 children's book of the same name by Milan Trenc, directed by Shawn Levy and written by Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon. Starring Ben Stiller as a museum night security guard named Larry Daley, the first three films also star an ensemble cast featuring Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Steve Coogan, Patrick Gallagher, Rami Malek, Mizuo Peck, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs, Brad Garrett and Dick Van Dyke, while the video game and fourth film feature a recast ensemble of voice actors.