Night at the Museum | |
---|---|
![]() Franchise logo | |
Created by | |
Original work | Night at the Museum (2006) |
Owner | 20th Century Studios |
Years | 2006-present |
Based on | The 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 and traditionally animated American media franchise of fantasy-comedy films based on the 1993 children's book of the same name by Milan Trenc, are 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.