Almost 25 years after Brendon Fraser stormed into cinemas in The Mummy, the star has been signed on to star in a sequel, officially confirming that the fourth part of the franchise will return to big screens. 

The fourth part of the iconic smash hit series is still in the development stage, with very few details leaking out as yet. Industry insiders have speculated that the film will likely be released in 2027, as the full cast hasn't been finalised yet and production hasn't even begun. 

A Hollywood trade report has confirmed that both Brandon Fraser and Rachel Weisz have signed on to reprieve the roles of madcap adventurers Rick O'Connel and Evelyn Carnahan. While the rest of the cast hasn't been confirmed yet, fans expect no less than the return of the titular villain Imhotep, played by Arnold Vosloo and Evelyn's perpetually-in-trouble brother Jonathan, played by John Hannah. No word yet on who will play the leading duo's now grown-up son or even if the character will be a part of the new film. 

Universal Pictures is playing its cards close to the chest, revealing no details. However sources have disclosed that the film will be a sequel and the events of the third part of the franchise, Mummy 3, will be ignored by the new film. 

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillent, known collectively as Radio Silence, have been given the task of revitalizing this long-dormant film property as directors. David Cogeshall will pen the script. 

Universal is also releasing a reboot of its 1930s horror hit The Mummy in 2026, however that film has nothing to do with this one.