The original 1999 cinematic classic The Mummy introduced audiences to Rick O’Connell, a dashing American adventurer who teams up with eccentric librarian Evelyn Carnahan and her brother Jonathan (Hannah) to uncover the lost Egyptian city of Hamunaptra. Their archaeological expedition takes a terrifying turn when they accidentally awaken the cursed high priest Imhotep, unleashing a plague of supernatural horrors.
Driven by groundbreaking visual effects and an iconic blend of action and comedy, the movie was a massive commercial hit, grossing US$415.9 million worldwide against a US$80 million budget. Its highly successful 2001 follow-up, The Mummy Returns, performed even better, raking in US$436.5 million globally against a US$98 million budget.
While plot specifics have been kept under wraps, the new film is being described as a continuation of the earlier Mummy movies, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning to their roles from the original films.