Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again

Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again

movie

PG, 2022

WISE
48%

WISE Score

77

Avg. Tomatometer

A forgettable direct-to-Disney+ sequel that even kids found boring—critics were kind, audiences were not.

IMDb5
RT Critics77%
Common Sense Media
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Screenwise Verdict

Here's the deal: critics gave this 77% (probably being generous because it's harmless), but actual viewers—including kids—gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 5.0 on IMDb, and 2.3 on Letterboxd. That's brutal.

This is a direct-to-streaming sequel that Disney clearly didn't have much faith in, and it shows. The original Night at the Museum trilogy had charm, heart, and actual theatrical budgets. This feels like a Saturday morning cartoon stretched to feature length.

It's safe, it won't traumatize anyone, and it might hold the attention of younger elementary kids who aren't too discerning. But let's be real: there are dozens of better family movies on Disney+ that your kids will actually enjoy and remember. This one's destined to be forgotten before the credits roll.

If your 7-year-old is obsessed with the franchise and demands to watch it, fine—it won't hurt them. But don't expect them to ask for a rewatch.

Age Fit

Best for ages 6-10 who are fans of the original Night at the Museum movies and aren't too picky about quality. Older kids and adults will likely find it dull and derivative—those brutal audience scores tell the real story.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
72

Family-friendly adventure with positive themes of responsibility and heroism. Nick following in his father's footsteps models intergenerational connection. The tone is appropriately light for kids, with no concerning emotional content. However, the villain-focused plot may have some mildly scary moments typical of the franchise.

Imaginative
58

The 'museum comes alive at night' concept is inherently imaginative and has historical/cultural elements with artifacts and exhibits. However, this is a direct-to-streaming sequel that likely retreads familiar ground from the original trilogy without adding much new creative spark. The premise invites curiosity about history but doesn't appear to break new ground.

Safe
85

Common Sense Media rates it for age 7+, suggesting mild action/peril typical of family adventure films. No indicators of inappropriate content, gore, or unexpected trauma. The villain Kahmunrah may have some mildly menacing moments but nothing beyond standard family film stakes. Rotten Tomatoes critics gave it 77%, suggesting professionally-made content without safety red flags.

Enriching
52

Offers light exposure to museum exhibits and historical artifacts, which can spark curiosity about history and culture. Themes of responsibility and stepping up to challenges provide some character development value. However, the low audience scores (36% RT, 5.0 IMDb, 2.3 Letterboxd) suggest this is more forgettable entertainment than meaningful storytelling. Limited depth or lasting takeaways.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • Safe family viewing with no content surprises—perfect background noise while you fold laundry
  • Museum setting exposes kids to historical artifacts and figures, even if superficially
  • Themes of stepping into a parent's shoes and taking on responsibility
  • Short enough that if your kid does get bored, you're not trapped for two hours
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What to Watch For

  • The villain Kahmunrah has some mildly menacing moments—typical family film peril, nothing traumatic
  • This is a massive step down from the original trilogy in quality and entertainment value
  • Your kid might tap out halfway through—that 36% audience score and 5.0 IMDb rating aren't lying
  • It's basically a TV movie masquerading as a theatrical sequel

Conversation Starters

  • "If you could see any museum exhibit come to life, which one would you pick?"
  • "Nick has to follow in his dad's footsteps—is there anything I do that you'd want to do when you're older?"
  • "What would you do if you were in charge of protecting a museum at night?"
  • "Which historical figure from a museum would you most want to meet?"
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