Universal Confirms Cast for Mummy 4, Oct 15 2027

Universal Pictures has confirmed the full core cast for the upcoming fourth installment of its "The Mummy" franchise, with Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O'Connor officially joining the returning ensemble led by Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. The film is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on October 15, 2027.

The announcement, made on August 5, 2026, marks a significant reunion of stars from the original 1999 film and its 2001 sequel. Fehr will reprise his role as Ardeth Bay, the leader of the Medjai warriors, a character he confirmed via a social media post stating, "Ardeth Bay will return in the Mummy 2027." O'Connor returns as the duplicitous Beni Gabor, despite the character's apparent demise in the first film.

They join the previously confirmed returning stars: Brendan Fraser as adventurer Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz as Egyptologist Evelyn O'Connell, and John Hannah as her brother, Jonathan Carnahan. Weisz's return is notable as she did not appear in the franchise's third film, 2008's "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor."

The project also introduces new faces to the franchise. Turkish-German actor Numan Acar, known for "Young Sherlock," has joined the cast in an...