HOLLYWOOD — Nearly 20 years after the first film captured hearts with its thrilling mix of adventure, romance, and supernatural spectacle, Brendan Fraser is officially returning as Rick O’Connell in the highly anticipated The Mummy 4. Fraser confirmed the news in a recent interview, saying he had been “waiting 20 years for this call” and promising that the new installment will deliver exactly what longtime fans have been hoping for.
The project is reported to reunite Fraser with Rachel Weisz, reprising her role as Evelyn Carnahan. If confirmed, this pairing would mark a return to the chemistry and charm that made the original The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001) instant classics.
Behind the camera, acclaimed directing duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Scream, Ready or Not) have signed on to helm the project, bringing a blend of suspense, humor, and thrilling action to the beloved franchise. The screenplay is being written by David Coggeshall, with producers including Sean Daniel, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein.
Insiders suggest that The Mummy 4 will continue the story after The Mummy Returns, potentially ignoring the third installment (The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, 2008) in favor of a more faithful continuation of the original saga. Fraser himself hinted that this film would recapture the adventurous spirit of the first two movies, promising “the Mummy movie fans have been waiting for.”
While exact plot details remain under wraps, the production has already stirred excitement — and some debate. Critics have pointed out that the franchise’s past portrayals of Egypt leaned heavily on stereotypes, prompting calls for a more authentic representation of Egyptian culture in the new film.
Adding to the buzz, there is another Mummy film in development for April 2026, directed by Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise). That project is said to be a horror-focused reboot, distinct from the Fraser-led adventure, meaning audiences could see two very different takes on the iconic mummy mythos.
No official release date has been confirmed for The Mummy 4, but the return of Fraser and potentially Weisz, combined with a fresh creative team, makes this one of the most eagerly awaited revivals of a beloved franchise in recent memory.
For fans of thrilling tomb-raiding adventures, The Mummy 4 promises to bring back the charm, humor, and action that made the original films unforgettable — nearly a quarter-century after the franchise began.
Sources: People, The Guardian, ComingSoon.net
