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6.2 / 10(6,372 votes)IMDbPG20141h 38m$363.2M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

“One final night to save the day.”

Synopsis

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

New York City

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

December 19, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 29, 2015

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.86x ROI)

Production Budget

$127M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$363.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.86x

+$236.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $127MWorldwide: $363.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Shawn Levy
Screenplay & Story
David Guion, Michael Handelman
Original Score
Alan Silvestri
Original Title
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Budget
$127M
Worldwide Gross
$363.2M
Production Studios
Moving Picture Company, 21 Laps Entertainment, 1492 Pictures, TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Shawn Levy

Screenplay & Story

David Guion, Michael Handelman, Mark Friedman, Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon

Original Score & Music

Alan Silvestri

Director of Photography

Guillermo Navarro, John Marzano

Film Editing

Dean Zimmerman

Producers

Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Shawn Levy, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Robert Ben GarantCharacters:Thomas Lennon

Department Leadership Roster

Shawn Levy

Shawn Levy

Director

David Guion

Screenplay

Michael Handelman

Screenplay

Shawn Levy

Shawn Levy

Producer

Guillermo Navarro

Guillermo Navarro

Director of Photography

Dean Zimmerman

Dean Zimmerman

Editor

Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus

Producer

Martin Whist

Martin Whist

Production Design

Marlene Stewart

Marlene Stewart

Costume Design

Mark Radcliffe

Mark Radcliffe

Producer

Erik Nash

Erik Nash

Visual Effects Supervisor

Viet Luu

Visual Effects Supervisor

Brad Martin

Stunt Coordinator

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

Original Music Composer

Chad Wiebe

Chad Wiebe

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb about?

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

Who directed Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb was directed by Shawn Levy.

Who stars in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

The principal cast of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb includes Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais.

When was Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb released and how long is it?

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

What was the box office and production budget of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb had a reported production budget of $127M and grossed $363.2M at the worldwide box office (2.86 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb was composed by Alan Silvestri.

Is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb based on a book or true story?

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Robert Ben Garant", Characters: "Thomas Lennon".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).