Night at the Museum Trilogy: Saying Goodbye to a Netflix Favorite
A beloved fantasy comedy trilogy starring the late Robin Williams is set to depart from Netflix's lineup. The trilogy, which has grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, includes Night at the Museum, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. These films will no longer be available on Netflix starting June 1, 2026.
Based on Milan Trenc's 1993 children's picture book, the Night at the Museum series follows the adventures of Larry Daley, a struggling father who takes on the role of a night guard at the Museum of Natural History in New York. Thanks to an ancient Egyptian tablet, the museum's exhibits, including historical figures and artifacts, come to life every night. Larry must ensure that everything stays in order, or else the exhibits will turn to dust at sunrise.
Directed by Shawn Levy, known for his work on Deadpool & Wolverine and Stranger Things, the trilogy features a star-studded cast including Robin Williams, Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais, Rami Malek, and more. The first film premiered in 2006, followed by sequels that took Larry on adventures to other museums like the Smithsonian Institution and the British Museum.
Night at the Museum received mixed reviews, with a critic's score of 42% and a user score of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes. The subsequent films, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, also garnered varying critical and user scores. The franchise even inspired a video game and an animated film, showcasing its enduring popularity.
As fans bid farewell to the Night at the Museum trilogy on Netflix, they can reminisce about the magical and chaotic adventures that Larry Daley and his museum friends embarked on over the years.