Universal Sets 'The Mummy: Book of the Dead' for October 15, 2027
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return as Rick and Evie O'Connell in the Radio Silence-directed sequel, Universal Pictures announced.
Universal Pictures has announced the title of its new Mummy film: The Mummy: Book of the Dead. The studio has set the film for release in theaters on October 15, 2027.
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence are set to direct, with a script by David Coggeshall. Brendan Fraser returns as Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz returns as Evie O'Connell. The cast also includes John Hannah, Michael Johnston, Numan Acar, Kevin J. O'Connor and Oded Fehr.
Sean Daniel, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein and Clayton Townsend produce. Fraser and Hivemind's Jason F. Brown serve as executive producers. The announcement was reported by hollywoodreporter.com.
A franchise dating to 1932
The classic Universal monster property first appeared with Boris Karloff in the titular role of the 1932 feature The Mummy. Fraser and Weisz's franchise began with the Stephen Sommers-directed 1999 version of The Mummy, followed by the 2001 sequel The Mummy Returns, also directed by Sommers. Sean Daniel has produced five previous titles in the franchise.
Quick answers
When does The Mummy: Book of the Dead come out?
Universal Pictures has set the film for release in theaters on October 15, 2027.
Who is directing The Mummy: Book of the Dead?
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence are set to direct, from a script by David Coggeshall.
Are Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning for the new Mummy film?
Yes. Brendan Fraser returns as Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz returns as Evie O'Connell.