Fans of The Mummy franchise recently learned that a fourth film was coming soon. The best part is that it will feature original stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. But before Rick O’Connell and Evelyn return, Universal is bringing back the first Mummy sequel to theaters with a theatrical re-release of The Mummy Returns, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The film, which introduced Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to movie stardom as the Scorpion King, arrives on March 27. You can watch the theatrical re-release trailer for Stephen Sommers’ The Mummy Returns right here:
And here’s the official synopsis for this classic blockbuster, along with the new poster art:
Set 10 years after the events of the first film, The Mummy Returns picks up in 1933 with the swashbuckling heroes now married and living in London. Parents to eight-year-old Alex (Freddie Boath), the couple brings the boy along to their Egyptian expeditions, where they inadvertently uncover a rare artifact, the Bracelet of Anubis. The piece once belonged to a fearsome warrior known as the Scorpion King (Dwayne Johnson in his feature film debut) and can be used to command his army of jackal-like fighters.
Back in London, trouble begins after the bracelet locks onto Alex’s wrist, just as a cult planning to resurrect the powerful mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), kidnaps Evelyn. Suddenly, father and son are forced to undertake a dangerous rescue mission alongside Evelyn’s spoiled brother (John Hannah), one that pits them against Meela Nais (Patricia Velasquez). The physical reincarnation of Imhotep’s ancient lover, she hopes Imhotep will defeat the Scorpion King in battle, thereby conquering the world. Dodging many unimaginable threats—death-defying chases, merciless hand-to-hand combat, even ritual sacrifice—the O’Connell family bravely fights to save the globe, and one another, from certain destruction.
The Mummy became a surprise hit in 1999, raking in $417.6 million worldwide. The film managed this in a summer dominated by The Phantom Menace and The Matrix. But the 1920s swashbuckling adventure surprised audiences, leading to a franchise. Anticipation was high for The Mummy Returns, which became one of the biggest hits of 2001. So don’t miss your chance to revisit it the way it was meant to be seen, on the biggest screen you can find, and with a tub of popcorn. You can purchase tickets for The Mummy Returns re-release on Fandango by clicking right here.
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