Mummy 4 with Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz gets 2028 release date

The eagerly anticipated action-horror movie will be directed by the filmmaking duo RadioSilence.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Universal Pictures has announced that the fourth installment in the popular Mummy franchise, starring Oscar winners Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, is set to hit theaters on May 19, 2028. The film will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known professionally as RadioSilence, who are taking over the directing duties from the previous Mummy movies.

Why it matters

The Mummy franchise, which began in 1999 with the original film starring Fraser and Weisz, has a dedicated fanbase eager to see the return of the beloved characters. The announcement of a fourth installment in the series has generated significant excitement among moviegoers, as it marks the reunion of the original lead actors after over 20 years.

The details

Screenwriter David Coggeshall, who is penning the script for Mummy 4, expressed his excitement about the project, noting that it has been a dream job for him since 1999. Producer James Vanderbilt also shared his enthusiasm, praising Coggeshall's script and the directing duo of Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett.

  • Mummy 4 is set to be released in theaters on May 19, 2028.

The players

Brendan Fraser

An Oscar-winning actor who played the lead role of Rick O'Connell in the previous Mummy films.

Rachel Weisz

An Oscar-winning actress who portrayed Evie O'Connell, Rick's wife, in the previous Mummy films.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin

One half of the directing duo RadioSilence, who will be helming Mummy 4.

Tyler Gillett

The other half of the directing duo RadioSilence, who will be helming Mummy 4.

David Coggeshall

The screenwriter who is penning the script for Mummy 4.

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What they’re saying

“If you asked newbie writer me in 1999 what my dream job would be, I would've said THE MUMMY. It took a quarter century, but that dream came true.”

— David Coggeshall, Screenwriter (X)

“So excited to be a part of this! @DavidCoggeshall wrote an amazing script and @HiRadioSilence are going to direct the hell out of it. (Oh and our two Oscar winning leads are back too!)”

— James Vanderbilt, Producer (X)

What’s next

Fans of the Mummy franchise can look forward to the release of Mummy 4 in theaters on May 19, 2028.

The takeaway

The return of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to the Mummy franchise, along with the involvement of a talented directing duo and an experienced screenwriter, suggests that Mummy 4 has the potential to recapture the magic of the original films and delight audiences once again.