Recent rumors have spread, signifying that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz might repeat their iconic characters in The Mummy 4, subsequent to Fraser’s Oscar win.
Rumors were powered by social media posts presenting a imaginary poster for the supposed movie titled “The Mummy: Fountain of the Persian Knights,” set to release in 2025 from Universal.
The associated logline implied at a convincing narrative relating Rick O’Connell’s quest to find his lost son, promising a tale of family, danger, and optimism.
Despite the passionate buzz created by these rumors, it’s vital to clarify that there is no truth to the rumor of The Mummy 4 currently being in development. The franchise, which saw its first three movies released from 1999 to 2008, met a break when a strategic fourth part was suspended in favor of a 2017 Tom Cruise-led reboot.
The studio had earlier planned a fourth movie titled “The Mummy: Rise of the Aztec,” planning to take Brendan Fraser’s Rick O’Connell to South America. This intended sequel comprised the return of John Hannah, with Rob Cohen set to direct and Antonio Banderas joining as the main villain.
Maria Bello, who portrayed Evelyn Carnahan O’Connell, voiced optimism about a future Mummy installment, but those plans ultimately fell through.
Universal’s strategies for The Mummy took a turn when they aimed to promote the Dark Universe, predicting a shared world of rebooted monster films. The 2017 release of The Mummy, planned to jumpstart the Dark Universe, faced critical and monetary setbacks, leading to a staggering loss for the studio. The Dark Universe was then abandoned.
Despite the delays, Brendan Fraser has expressed his willingness to return to the character of Rick O’Connell if the right prospect arises. Brendan Fraser, whose demand in the industry has surged following recent triumphs, remains open to the prospect of reenacting the role that shot him to Hollywood stardom.
However, as of now, there are no hints of Universal return to The Mummy franchise, given the challenges faced by its prior reboot try.
In a period where decades-old cinemas have seen sequels, the option of a return to The Mummy franchise remains indeterminate. While Brendan Fraser is keen on the idea, Universal might approach any renewal carefully, in view of the pitfalls of the Dark Universe reboot.
As fans continue to speculate about the upcoming of The Mummy, only time will reveal whether the iconic franchise will upsurge again.
