Universal Pictures reveals official title and release date for fourth Mummy film

Universal Pictures announced that the next installment in its Mummy franchise will be titled The Mummy: Book of the Dead, according to reports from AV Club and Deadline. The studio set an official theatrical release date of October 15, 2027. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will return to their starring roles for the project. [1][3]

The Hollywood Reporter also noted that John Hannah is set to reprise his role alongside Fraser and Weisz. Directing duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, collectively known as Radio Silence, will direct the film, as Deadline and ComingSoon reported. David Coggeshall wrote the screenplay. [3][5][7]

Fraser gained global prominence by playing Rick O'Connell in The Mummy films starting in 1999. The upcoming project marks a reunion for Fraser and Weisz in the franchise after more than two decades, according to Page Six. [9][11]

The project expands Universal's fantasy franchise calendar as the film heads into production ahead of its scheduled October 2027 theatrical release, Deadline and Collider report. [2][3]