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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009, English. Directed by Shawn Levy.

When the lights go off the battle is on.

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.

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Runtime
1h 45m
Post-credits
Yes, stay
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.2/10 from 7,544 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is streaming on JioHotstar in India.

Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
20 May 2009
Country
United States of America
Written by
Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon
Budget
$150M
Box office
$413M
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What should I watch before Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

Watch Night at the Museum (2006) first.

What comes after Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

Next in the series: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) and Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again (2022).

Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 7,544 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).

Does Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian have a post-credits scene?

Yes. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian on?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

If you liked Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, try Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, The Croods: A New Age, Christopher Robin.

Who directed Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian?

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) was directed by Shawn Levy and stars Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson.

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