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The Mummy: Book of the Dead set for October 2027 release
Universal has set the film’s release for October 15, 2027, moving it up from its previously planned 2028 date.
The new film, titled The Mummy: Book of the Dead, brings back Brendan Fraser as Rick O’Connell and Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan.
They last appeared together in the franchise’s 2001 film, while Weisz did not appear in the 2008 instalment.
John Hannah, Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O’Connor also return alongside newcomers Michael Johnston and Numan Acar.
The plot has not been announced, though filming is taking place in London and Morocco.
More details are expected as the release gets closer, including through trailers.
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for The Mummy: Book of the Dead.
Universal Pictures set the film’s release date for October 15, 2027.
Fraser will reprise Rick O’Connell, and Weisz will return as Evelyn Carnahan.
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are directing, with a screenplay by David Coggeshall.
The plot has not been officially shared, and the film is reported to continue the story of the earlier movies.
- Who
- Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning, alongside John Hannah, Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O’Connor.
- What
- The Mummy: Book of the Dead is the next film in the franchise.
- When
- It is scheduled to open on October 15, 2027.
- Where
- Filming has taken place in London and Morocco, according to the Times of India.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The first The Mummy film, starring Fraser and Weisz, was released.
Fraser and Weisz returned for The Mummy Returns.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor was released without Weisz.
News broke that Fraser and Weisz were in talks to return, according to Page Six.
Fraser and Weisz were photographed filming separately, according to Page Six.
Universal announced the title and release date for The Mummy: Book of the Dead.
- Release date
- October 15, 2027
- Rick O’Connell
- Played by Brendan Fraser
- Evelyn Carnahan
- Played by Rachel Weisz
- Directors
- Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
- Screenwriter
- David Coggeshall
- Filming locations
- London and Morocco