TMDb/The Mummy 4 Movie The Mummy 4 ignores the 2008 sequel, bringing back Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz. The official story continues from The Mummy Returns. March 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - The upcoming The Mummy 4 is officially disregarding the events of the 2008 sequel, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, which received poor reviews and featured a significant cast change. The original film, released in 1999, introduced audiences to Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz as Evelyn. Both actors reprised their roles in the 2001 follow-up, The Mummy Returns.