The Mummy Franchise Revival: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Return in New Sequel
Universal's iconic The Mummy franchise is making a comeback with talks of a new sequel in the works. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, who were part of the original movies, are in discussions to reprise their roles. The new film will be directed by Radio Silence, known for their work on horror hits like Ready or Not and the recent Scream movies. The original Mummy movies, directed by Stephen Sommers, blended action, adventure, romance, and horror in a period setting, becoming a big success for Universal in the early 2000s.
The first Mummy movie, starring Brendan Fraser as a treasure hunter and Rachel Weisz as a librarian, grossed over $422.5 million and spawned a successful franchise. The series also included a prequel, The Scorpion King, featuring Dwayne Johnson, and an animated series. Maria Bello replaced Rachel Weisz in the third installment, which also introduced new characters. The upcoming sequel is said to be a continuation of the original story, ignoring the events of the third movie, with a screenplay by David Coggeshall.
Brendan Fraser's career saw a resurgence with his role in the 2022 drama The Whale, earning him an Oscar for best actor. This led to talks with Universal for a return to The Mummy franchise. Rachel Weisz, on the other hand, has been busy with projects like Amazon Prime Video's Dead Ringers and Marvel's Black Widow. Radio Silence, the directing duo behind the new Mummy sequel, is also working on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, set to release in April 2026.
The return of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to The Mummy franchise, along with the involvement of Radio Silence, promises an exciting continuation of the beloved series. Fans can look forward to a fresh take on the classic Universal Monsters with the upcoming sequel.