Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again
Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated sequel returns to the franchise's magical and comic museum world, with a family adventure tone built around chases, lively exhibits, and a villain who is more theatrical than truly disturbing. The main sensitivities come from mild scary scenes in dark storage areas, monsters and statues coming to life, temple traps, and several action confrontations without visible injury. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, with frequent humor softening the suspense, although some children may still be unsettled by the jackal army, the chaos god, or the nighttime museum atmosphere. There is no sexual content, almost no concerning language, and no substances, while the romantic thread is limited to a very innocent crush. For sensitive viewers, it helps to watch with an adult who can reassure them during the basement and temple sequences, while most children already comfortable with animated fantasy adventures should manage it around ages 7 to 8.
Synopsis
Nick Daley is following in his father's footsteps as night watchman at the American Museum of Natural History, so he knows what happens when the sun goes down. But when the maniacal ruler Kahmunrah escapes, it is up to Nick to save the museum once and for all.
Difficult scenes
Early in the story, Nick has to go down into a dark museum storage area filled with strange objects and eerie shapes. The scene plays on fear of darkness and the unknown, which may unsettle younger children, even though it is brief and framed within a family adventure. When Kahmunrah escapes and steals the tablet, the story shifts into chases and confrontations inside the museum and beyond. There is fast movement, characters in danger, and a sense of urgency connected to the nighttime setting, but the violence stays stylized, with no realistic injuries or lingering cruelty. In the art museum and later in the Egyptian setting, a chaos god is brought to life and appears as a large supernatural threat. His design and powers may feel intimidating for very young viewers, especially when he holds the heroes back and increases the feeling of danger. The temple section includes multiple traps and a unleashed army of jackals attacking the heroes. This is the most intense stretch of the film, with a more sustained sense of threat, although it remains clearly fantastical, quick paced, and suitable for children used to adventure stories.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Matt Danner
- Main cast
- Joshua Bassett, Thomas Lennon, Joseph Kamal, Akmal Saleh, Steve Zahn, Jack Whitehall, Kieran Sequoia, Alice Isaaz, Jamie Demetriou, Zachary Levi
- Studios
- 21 Laps Entertainment, 1492 Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated sequel returns to the franchise's magical and comic museum world, with a family adventure tone built around chases, lively exhibits, and a villain who is more theatrical than truly disturbing. The main sensitivities come from mild scary scenes in dark storage areas, monsters and statues coming to life, temple traps, and several action confrontations without visible injury. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, with frequent humor softening the suspense, although some children may still be unsettled by the jackal army, the chaos god, or the nighttime museum atmosphere. There is no sexual content, almost no concerning language, and no substances, while the romantic thread is limited to a very innocent crush. For sensitive viewers, it helps to watch with an adult who can reassure them during the basement and temple sequences, while most children already comfortable with animated fantasy adventures should manage it around ages 7 to 8.
Synopsis
Nick Daley is following in his father's footsteps as night watchman at the American Museum of Natural History, so he knows what happens when the sun goes down. But when the maniacal ruler Kahmunrah escapes, it is up to Nick to save the museum once and for all.
Difficult scenes
Early in the story, Nick has to go down into a dark museum storage area filled with strange objects and eerie shapes. The scene plays on fear of darkness and the unknown, which may unsettle younger children, even though it is brief and framed within a family adventure. When Kahmunrah escapes and steals the tablet, the story shifts into chases and confrontations inside the museum and beyond. There is fast movement, characters in danger, and a sense of urgency connected to the nighttime setting, but the violence stays stylized, with no realistic injuries or lingering cruelty. In the art museum and later in the Egyptian setting, a chaos god is brought to life and appears as a large supernatural threat. His design and powers may feel intimidating for very young viewers, especially when he holds the heroes back and increases the feeling of danger. The temple section includes multiple traps and a unleashed army of jackals attacking the heroes. This is the most intense stretch of the film, with a more sustained sense of threat, although it remains clearly fantastical, quick paced, and suitable for children used to adventure stories.