Fraser and Weisz to Return in The Mummy 4

Universal Pictures has officially announced that Academy Award winners Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise their roles as Rick and Evelyn O'Connell in the fourth installment of the Mummy franchise, with the film slated for a wide theatrical release on May 19, 2028.

The project, simply titled The Mummy 4, marks the return of the beloved characters after a 20-year hiatus from the screen. Fraser, who headlined the original trilogy as the adventurous treasure hunter Rick, and Weisz, who portrayed the intelligent Egyptologist Evelyn in the first two films, finalized their deals following months of negotiations. Plot details remain confidential, but the story is expected to continue the blend of action, adventure, and supernatural horror that defined the series.

Directing the film are Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the filmmaking duo known as Radio Silence, who previously revitalized the Scream franchise with its recent sequels and directed the 2024 Universal horror film Abigail. The screenplay comes from David Coggeshall, whose credits include The Family Plan and Orphan: First Kill. Production is led by Sean Daniel, a veteran of the franchise who produced the first...