Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reportedly reuniting for a brand-new Mummy movie — and fans couldn’t be more excited. Universal Pictures is said to be developing a fourth entry in the iconic Mummy franchise, bringing back the beloved on-screen duo of Rick and Evelyn O’Connell. Variety Australia+2Kotaku+2
What’s fueling the buzz even more? The film is set to be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — better known as Radio Silence, the creative force behind the hit horror-comedy Ready or Not and the recent Scream films. Nerdist+2Consequence+2
What We Know So Far
- Not a Reboot, But a Sequel (Kind Of): Sources suggest this won’t be a complete reboot of the series. Instead, the new movie is likely to ignore the events of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (the controversial 2008 film) and pick up more directly from the first two movies. Culture Elixir+2Nerdist+2
- Behind the Scenes: The screenplay is being written by David Coggeshall, known for his work on thriller and horror projects. Culture Elixir
- Producers: Longtime Mummy franchise producer Sean Daniel is reportedly returning, along with William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein from Project X Entertainment. Cinema Express+1
- Legacy Casting: Fraser, who starred in the first three Mummy films, and Weisz, who featured in the first two, are in talks to reprise their original roles. Cinema Express+1
- Why Radio Silence? The choice of directors hints at a fresh energy for the franchise — their mastery of combining suspense, humor, and heart (seen in Ready or Not) could breathe new life into the Mummy world. Nerdist
Why This Is a Big Deal
- Nostalgia Factor: For many, Fraser and Weisz’s chemistry defined the early Mummy films. Their return is a huge draw for fans who grew up watching those swashbuckling adventures.
- Creative Shift: With Radio Silence at the helm, the tone could shift — possibly leaning into darker, scarier, but still fun territory.
- Franchise Reinvention: By skipping over the less-loved third movie, Universal may be aiming to recapture the adventure-pulp spirit of the first two films, rather than rehash mistakes.
- Career Comeback: This could be another big moment in Brendan Fraser’s resurgence after his critical acclaim in recent years, and a cool legacy project for Rachel Weisz.
What’s Still Unknown
- Plot Details: No one knows exactly what the new Mummy movie will be about — whether it ties into the mythology of Imhotep, explores new ancient curses, or introduces completely fresh threats.
- Release Date: Universal has not yet confirmed when the film might hit theaters.
- Other Cast: It’s unclear who else from the old films (or new characters) will be part of the project.
Bottom Line: This news is a massive deal for fans of the classic Mummy films. The reunion of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, combined with the bold choice of Ready or Not’s director duo, hints at something both nostalgic and new. If things go well, we could be about to see a Mummy movie that captures the magic of the originals — with a modern twist.