Get ready for a cinematic reunion that’s bound to send shivers down your spine—Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are officially returning to the Mummy franchise, and this time, it’s bigger than ever. Universal Pictures has confirmed that the next installment of the beloved series will hit theaters on May 19, 2028, marking a highly anticipated comeback for the Oscar-winning duo. But here’s where it gets controversial: after years of speculation, fans are divided over whether this revival can recapture the magic of the original trilogy or if it’s just another cash grab. Will it live up to the nostalgia, or is it doomed to join the ranks of forgettable reboots? Only time will tell.
Back in November, Deadline broke the news that Fraser and Weisz were in talks to reprise their roles in a film directed by Radio Silence, the creative minds behind the 2024 vampire hit Abigail. The screenplay, penned by David Coggeshall (The Family Plan, Orphan: First Kill), remains shrouded in secrecy, leaving fans to speculate wildly about the plot. Weisz, who starred in the first two Mummy films (The Mummy in 1999 and The Mummy Returns in 2001), and Fraser, who headlined the first three installments (including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 2008), are no strangers to battling ancient curses and undead foes. But this time, with Radio Silence at the helm, the tone could shift dramatically—and that’s what has everyone talking.
Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are no newcomers to Universal, having already proven their mettle with Abigail. Meanwhile, producer Sean Daniel, whose history with The Mummy franchise spans over two decades and a staggering $1.8 billion in global box office earnings, is back to ensure this chapter lives up to its predecessors. Joining him are William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein of Project X Entertainment, with Fraser, Jason F. Brown, and Denis Stewart serving as executive producers. Universal’s Jay Polidoro and Jacqueline Garell are overseeing production, ensuring the studio’s vision stays on track.
And this is the part most people miss: while the Mummy franchise is synonymous with Fraser and Weisz, the 2017 reboot starring Tom Cruise attempted to breathe new life into the series—but it fell flat with critics and fans alike. Will this new film learn from those mistakes, or is it destined to repeat them? The pressure is on, especially with Radio Silence juggling multiple projects, including the horror sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, set to premiere at SXSW and open on March 20.
As we count down to 2028, one question lingers: Can The Mummy franchise rise again, or will it be entombed in the sands of cinematic history? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—are you excited for this revival, or do you think it’s time to let the mummies rest in peace?
