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Entertainment · October 15, 2026

‘The Mummy’: Brendan Fraser Sequel Gets New Title Ahead of 2027 Release

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Universal Pictures has officially announced that the upcoming installment of The Mummy franchise is titled The Mummy: Book of the Dead. The film, which marks the return of original stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz as Rick and Evie O’Connell, is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 15, 2027. Directed by the Radio Silence duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the movie serves as a direct sequel to the 1999 and 2001 films. The supporting cast includes returning actors John Hannah, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Oded Fehr.

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  • The new film title is 'The Mummy: Book of the Dead'.
  • Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning as Rick and Evie O’Connell.
  • The theatrical release date is October 15, 2027.
  • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Radio Silence) are directing.
  • The script was written by David Coggeshall.
  • Universal Pictures is the studio behind the film.

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  • The cast includes Michael Johnston and Numan Acar.
  • Sean Daniel, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein, and Clayton Townsend are producing.
  • Brendan Fraser and Jason F. Brown are executive producers.
  • The film is described specifically as a direct sequel to the 1999 and 2001 movies.

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