The Mummy Sequel Gets a 2028 Release Date (And It Sounds Like It’s Leaning Horror)

This quick update covers the newly announced release date for the next The Mummy sequel, landing way out on May 19, 2028. The episode also highlights the big headline that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are expected to return, plus the creative direction sounding like it may skew more horror than the classic adventure tone. There’s also some early speculation on what the story could look like this time around, including the idea of a next-generation angle and curiosity about who the new villains will be.

• 00:00 Release date revealed: May 19, 2028

• 00:07 Returning cast mentioned: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz

• 00:12 Director team context and the “Ready or Not” vibe

• 00:17 Horror direction, suspense, and family tension focus

• 00:26 Speculation: a new generation of “mummy hunters”

• 00:32 What’s still unknown: casting, villains, and story specifics

• 00:41 Scorpion King hope and sequel continuity talk

• 00:46 Wrap-up

• The new The Mummy sequel is dated for May 19, 2028, which is a long wait.

• The conversation points to Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning.

• The creative team’s recent work suggests a potential shift toward stronger horror vibes.

• Story speculation hints at a next-generation approach rather than a straight repeat of the old formula.

• Biggest unanswered questions right now: additional casting and who the villains will be.

• “We got a release date for The Mummy, a new sequel, but it’s so far away.”

• “It sounds like we’re going more horror.”

• “I want to know who the bad guys are going to be.”

• “Please give me the Scorpion King back.”

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