Dusting Off the Mummy

Ah, the sweet nostalgia of the late ’90s! Remember when Brendan Fraser was the Indiana Jones of ancient Egypt? Well, gear up for a fresh adventure as Fraser and the enchanting Rachel Weisz are set to reunite in a brand-new Mummy flick!

A Blast from the Past

Way back in 1999, director Stephen Sommers introduced us to The Mummy—a thrill ride featuring Fraser as a treasure-hunting hero and Weisz as his bookish sidekick. They unintentionally woke up a mummified high priest named Imhotep (shoutout to Arnold Vosloo)—and let’s just say, chaos ensued! The duo charmed us through two sequels, although we’ll all agree that the third one just… didn’t hit the same notes, did it?

New Ghouls in Town

Fast forward nearly 20 years, and horror aficionados Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, famous for their work on Ready or Not and Scream VI, are now at the helm of this spooky revival. How’s that for a throwback? These guys grew up adoring the original Mummy films, and they can’t wait to resurrect the franchise with a bit of their personal flair, and a dash of nostalgia.

More Fun, More Frights

So, why are we excited? Well, Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin plan to take that beloved PG-13 rating and give it a little nudge. They reminisce about how the first Mummy film balanced exhilarating adventure and just the right amount of chills. “We want to push that PG-13 rating,” Gillett reveals with a cheeky grin. They’re determined to mix their thrilling style with the magical elements that made the original so special.

A Modern Twist on Ancient Tales

The creative duo is all about fusing the ancient with the contemporary. They’re eager to explore how those ancient aliens—or whatever mummies are—can relate to our modern-day escapades. They’ve even joked about what would happen if we threw some 21st-century sass into the dusty old tombs!

Reunited and It Feels So Good

But wait, what about the chemistry? Both directors are pumping their fists in the air at the thought of Fraser and Weisz sharing the screen once again. “Their chemistry is just lovely,” they declare. And who wouldn’t want to see that on the big screen?

The Script and Release Date

The upcoming Mummy movie is penned by David Coggeshall, who promises a script that’s not only beautiful and sweeping but also packed with scares and laughs. Currently bubbling in pre-production, we can expect this new tale of terror to hit theaters in May 2028.

Before You Mummy Something Else

While we await the new horrors, keep your eyeballs peeled for more mummy madness! Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is lurking around the corner, ready to scare the socks off us—produced by none other than horror heavyweights Jason Blum and James Wan.

And if you’re itching for thrills sooner, Ready or Not 2 is sweating its release pants, premiering at SXSW before it unleashes itself in theaters on March 20. Let’s get ready to rumble with the mummies, shall we?