Brendan Fraser confirms The Mummy 4 is officially in production. Rachel Weisz returns as Rick and Evelyn reunite for an October 15, 2027 release!
Oscar winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale) has officially confirmed that cameras are rolling on The Mummy 4, bringing his iconic action hero Rick O'Connell back to the big screen. Speaking at the 52nd Deauville American Film Festival on September 6, 2026, where he received a prestigious Deauville Talent Award, Fraser revealed he had to rush back to set. "I have to be at work on Monday morning," Fraser told CANAL+, effectively verifying that principal photography is under way at Sky Studios in London before heading to location shoots in Morocco.
Distributed by Universal Pictures, the highly anticipated sequel lands in theaters worldwide on October 15, 2027.
Which Original Cast Members Are Returning for The Mummy 4?
The fourth installment marks a massive reunion for the original franchise cast, bringing key fan favorites back together for the first time in over two decades.
- The Return of Evelyn Carnahan: Rachel Weisz is officially reprising her role as Evelyn Carnahan O'Connell alongside Fraser. This marks their first time sharing the screen as Rick and Evie since 2001's The Mummy Returns, after Maria Bello stepped into the role for 2008's Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
- Fan Favorites Rejoin the Adventure: John Hannah returns as Evie's comedic brother Jonathan Carnahan, while Oded Fehr reprises his fan-favorite role as Medjai chieftain Ardeth Bay.
- A Mysterious Resurrection: In a move sparking heavy speculation, Kevin J. O'Connor is returning as Beni Gabor. Despite meeting a grim demise via flesh-eating scarabs in the 1999 original, Beni's inclusion suggests the story will dive deep into supernatural territory.
- The High Priest Rises: Reports confirm Arnold Vosloo is finalizing details to return as the legendary villain Imhotep.
Who Is Directing The Mummy 4 and What Is the Plot?
Universal Pictures has tapped filmmaking duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (collectively known as Radio Silence) to direct the blockbuster project from a script by David Coggeshall.
- Proven Horror-Comedy Masters: Radio Silence previously revitalized horror icon franchises with Scream (2022) and Scream VI, while delivering cult hit horror-comedies Ready or Not and Abigail.
- Taking a Hands-Off Approach to Stunts: Now 57, Fraser joked during his Deauville interview about handing the most taxing physical sequences over to professionals. "I'll just be careful and completely comfortable telling the stunt team, 'You're going to be great in this shot, go get it!'" Fraser laughed, adding that stepping back into Rick's boots felt like "seeing an old friend again".
- Restoring the Classic Formula: Fraser previously noted that he waited nearly 20 years for the right script, emphasizing that the new entry captures the fun, swashbuckling humor that made the original trilogy a cultural phenomenon.