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The Mummy 4 Begins Production as Original Stars Reunite

Universal has greenlit a direct legacy sequel that signals a return to the original films' continuity and is scheduled for an October 15, 2027 release.

Overview

  • Brendan Fraser confirmed cameras started rolling Monday as principal photography for The Mummy 4 moved from preproduction to production.
  • The film reunites Fraser with Rachel Weisz and John Hannah and names directing duo Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett) to lead the shoot.
  • Universal has officially set the theatrical release for October 15, 2027, giving the project a firm studio schedule more than a year out.
  • Reports say several other original actors, including Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O'Connor, are returning while claims that Arnold Vosloo will reprise Imhotep raise open continuity questions about how the new story ties to past films.
  • Production is expected to film in major locations such as London and Morocco, and the studio's legacy-sequel approach follows years of failed reboots and Brendan Fraser's recent career comeback that have driven fan interest.