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 a nostalgic cash grab. What do you think? Let’s dive in.
Back in November, Deadline broke the news that Fraser and Weisz were in talks to rejoin the franchise, with Radio Silence—the directing duo behind the 2024 vampire hit Abigail—at the helm. David Coggeshall, known for The Family Plan and Orphan: First Kill, penned the screenplay, though plot details remain tightly under wraps. Weisz previously starred in the first two films, The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001), while Fraser led the first three, including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). Their return has sparked excitement, but it also raises questions: Can the new film live up to the legacy of the originals? And this is the part most people miss—how will the story evolve in a modern cinematic landscape?
Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are directing, reuniting with Universal after their successful collaboration on Abigail. Meanwhile, Sean Daniel, the producer behind the first three Mummy films and the 2017 Tom Cruise-led reboot, is back to oversee the project. The franchise has raked in a staggering $1.8 billion globally, so expectations are sky-high. William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein of Project X Entertainment are producing, with Fraser, Hivemind’s Jason F. Brown, and Denis Stewart serving as executive producers.
Behind the scenes, Universal’s EVP of Production Development, Jay Polidoro, and Director of Production Development, Jacqueline Garell, are steering the ship. Meanwhile, Radio Silence isn’t slowing down—their horror sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is set to premiere at SXSW and open on March 20, proving they’re a force to be reckoned with in the genre.
But here’s the real question: Can this new Mummy film bridge the gap between nostalgia and innovation? With Fraser’s recent career resurgence and Weisz’s undeniable star power, the stage is set for something special. Yet, in an era of reboots and sequels, will this installment feel fresh, or will it rely too heavily on past glory? Share your thoughts in the comments—are you excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between? One thing’s for sure: summer 2028 just got a whole lot more interesting.
