The Mummy 4 release date revealed: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz to return after 20 years
The Mummy 4 is officially in the works, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning as Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan after nearly 20 years.
After almost two decades, Mummy The franchise is set to return to the big screen with a fourth installment, with fan-favorite duo Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning for another thrilling adventure. As announced universal picturesThe film is scheduled to release on May 19, 2028. It will see the actors reprising their iconic roles as Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan, which will bring a sense of nostalgia among longtime fans.
While for specific plot details mummy 4 While still under wraps, the announcement alone has generated excitement, given the massive popularity of the previous films. The franchise originally began in 1932 with Carl Freund’s The Mummy and spawned numerous sequels and reboots over the decades. However, it was the 1999 remake starring Fraser and Weiss that garnered a separate global fan base with its mix of action, comedy, and supernatural thriller.
Directed by Stephen Sommers, the 1999 film followed librarian Evelyn Carnahan and her brother Jonathan as they recruit adventurer Rick O’Connell to help them explore Hamunaptra, the legendary city of the dead. Their expedition takes a dangerous turn when Evelyn accidentally awakens the cursed priest Imhotep after reading the Book of the Dead.
Due to the success of the film, its sequel was made in 2001, mummy returnsWhere Rick and Evelyn encounter a cult attempting to revive Imhotep. Their mission soon turns into chaos with the kidnapping of their son and the emergence of new threats including the Scorpion King and the fearsome army of Anubis.
third installment, Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), switched gears by introducing Maria Bello as Evelyn, focusing on Rick’s family battling the resurrected Chinese Emperor. Despite the change in casting, the film expanded the franchise’s mythology and kept audiences invested in the adventure universe.
according to DiversityRadio Silence Productions director duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillette have been tapped to direct the upcoming film. The project will be produced by Sean Daniels along with William Sherk, James Vanderbilt and Paul Neinstein, while David Coggeshall will handle the script. Fraser will also serve as an executive producer, alongside Jason F. Brown and Hivemind’s Dennis Stewart.
