Mummy 4: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reunited after 25 years

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The set photos are here – and they show exactly what fans of the Mummy franchise have been longing for a quarter of a century: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are back in front of the camera together. Spanish film magazine HobbyCine published footage from the shoot of "Mummy 4" on October 14, 2026, showing the former dream couple together in a scene for the first time since "The Mummy Returns" (2001).

The gap in between is remarkable. Anyone who has followed the franchise since then remembers that Weisz wasn't part of the third film "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" (2008) – Maria Bello stepped in for her at the time. That makes the moment now all the more significant, as HobbyCine writes that it is "the first time we've seen both actors together in the franchise, after 25 years."

Release date locked in – one year until the reunion

While the screenplay remains under wraps, the theatrical release is now fixed: "Mummy 4" is set to hit cinemas on October 15, 2027 – roughly one year after these now-leaked set photos. By then, most of the open questions should be answered, since the studio has been remarkably tight-lipped about story details so far.

Who else is back on board

Confirmed alongside Fraser and Weisz are the returns of John Hannah as Jonathan, Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay, and Kevin J. O'Connor as Beni Gabor. Four of the most iconic characters from the first two films are reunited – including O'Connell's wordy sidekick Jonathan and his Egyptian adversary Ardeth Bay. What's still pending is an official confirmation for Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep. According to HobbyCine, his involvement is considered likely but not confirmed. Vosloo portrayed the High Priest in "The Mummy" (1999) and "The Mummy Returns" (2001) – the antagonist who gave the franchise its horror core. His possible farewell to the role would be the second puzzle piece for fans that completes the original feel.

Why this look back weighs so heavily

The Mummy series is one of the defining franchise launches of the early 2000s. The original 1999 film launched with a budget of $80 million and grossed $415.9 million worldwide – a multiple of that, which kicked off two sequels and made the mix of adventure, action, fantasy, and horror a blueprint for numerous similar productions.

What this means for you: These current set photos are the first solid proof that the reunion is really happening. How big the trip down memory lane ultimately turns out to be depends on how many of the old characters actually appear and how much new story the screenplay tells. First answers should follow in the coming weeks, once the studio or distributor follows up.