Universal keeps trying to make The Mummy happen, but transplanting an ancient entity into the present day is a task that’s eluded the studio for years. The classic monster was supposed to be the face of a new “Dark Universe,” but a misguided reboot starring Tom Cruise hurt more than it helped. In 2026, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is attempting a new, very dark take on the old-school monster.
But overall, it seems that fans still craved the gonzo swashbuckling hijinks of the first Mummy reboot, which began with The Mummy in 1999. And it’s taken years more, but Universal is finally coming back around to that notion. Now, 27 years after the successful 1999 Mummy, and 18 years after The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Universal’s beloved franchise is coming back to life, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz set to reunite. It’s the kind of event that almost seems too good to be true — but with a release date finally in place, it’s now closer than ever to fruition. Here’s everything you need to know about the supernatural sequel.
