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Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Return for New Mummy!

2/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will return for a new The Mummy installment, reprising their roles as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell.
The Mummy franchise has grossed $1.8 billion globally since its 1999 inception.
Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct the film.
Sean Daniel, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein will produce the film.
Brendan Fraser will also serve as an executive producer.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 premiere of "The Mummy" revitalized the adventure film genre, grossing $1.8 billion globally. This film drew on a long history of fascination with mummies, dating back to the first scientific examinations in 1901. The trend of rebooting successful franchises reflects Hollywood's strategy to leverage nostalgia, as seen with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reprising their roles, appealing to established fan bases.

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Story summary

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will return for a new The Mummy installment, reprising their roles as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell.
The Mummy franchise has grossed $1.8 billion globally since its 1999 inception.
Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct the film.
Sean Daniel, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein will produce the film.
Brendan Fraser will also serve as an executive producer.

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