Universal Sets 'The Mummy: Book of the Dead' With Fraser and Weisz for 2027

· Entertainment · United States

Universal Pictures announced Thursday that the next installment in its The Mummy franchise, which returns Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to their starring roles, is titled The Mummy: Book of the Dead. The film is set to hit theaters on October 15, 2027, with John Hannah also reprising his role. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence are directing. The title and date give Universal a dated tentpole in its long-running franchise and mark a revival of the original cast roughly a quarter-century after the 1999 film. For exhibitors and studios leaning on known IP, it is a concrete addition to the 2027 theatrical calendar.

Why it matters：Studios are increasingly reviving proven franchises with original casts; a dated Mummy sequel shows how far Hollywood will lean on nostalgia-driven IP to fill theatrical slates.

Key points

  • Title is The Mummy: Book of the Dead, releasing October 15, 2027
  • Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return to their starring roles, with John Hannah also back
  • Directed by Radio Silence's Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett

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