With the return of Brendan Fraser to the limelight, we’re wondering if we could get another new movie in 90s The Mummy franchise. If Spider-Man: No Way Home has taught us anything, it’s that anything is possible and that fans are ready to get behind nostalgia. It’s not too late for Brendan Fraser to headline another adventure in another The Mummy movie.
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Each decade of cinema could be broadly defined by a single subgenre of movies. For instance, monster movies were all the rage back in the 50s, while a new wave of grim sci-fi flicks reigned supreme in the neon-coloured cinemas of the eighties.
The early 2000s were a tumultuous time of change for pop culture as a whole. The turn of the Millenium brought with it a myriad of new paradigms, and, for some reason, adventure films resurfaced with renewed vigour during this period. The very same year that people were going head over heels for The Matrix and its nihilistic take on modern society, moviegoers felt captivated by the over-the-top fantasy action of 1999’s The Mummy.
For many fans, seeing The Mummy (starring Brendan Fraser) was like getting a fourth entry in the Indiana Jones series — nearly a decade before The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was formally announced. The movie had it all: comedy, action, romance, horror… It was a celebration of movie tropes that proved successful over the history of cinema, and fans loved every second of it.
In the end, the movie ended up becoming a trilogy. Considering the success of the first movie, it’s no surprise to hear that the sequels were not as popular as the original film. Coincidentally, the final entry in the original trilogy, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, was released the same year as the last Indiana Jones film: 2008. As we now know, this is the same year when a movie called Iron Man changed the face of cinema, beginning a superhero renaissance that, to this day, shows almost no signs of wear.
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The Hollywood idea machine is nothing if not relentless when it comes to recycling previously successful ideas, surprising virtually nobody when a new The Mummy was released in 2017. With the success of Marel and its Cinematic Universe, Universal Pictures saw it fit to create their own brand of interconnected franchises centred around classic monsters — a project they dubbed the “Dark Universe”.
Not even Tom Cruise could salvage 2017’s The Mummy reboot. From a trailer that was mocked to death by fans for its poor editing to a nonsensical plot that seemed like it would be a better fit for a Transformers movie, this mummy was dead on arrival, taking the rest of the Dark Universe with it in its eternal slumber.
Fortunately for Universal Pictures, there’s a solution for their revenant woes: how about they cast one of the internet’s most beloved superstars? A man who also happened to be one of the main reasons why the original trilogy is as fondly remembered as it is. We’re talking, of course, of none other than Brendan Fraser (the original The Mummy lead actor).
The days of adventuring and tomb-raiding might be over for Fraser (or is it?), but those are not the only qualities that made his character so good in the original trilogy. Reviving the Dark Universe, much like bringing the Frankenstein creature back from the dead, would need a great deal of energy, and we believe that The Mummy‘s Brendan Fraser might just be the spark that this cinematic universe needs to get back on its feet.
By replacing Russell Crowe’s character with the same one that Brendan Fraser played in the original The Mummy trilogy (Richard O’Connell), Universal would be giving fans a connection to a beloved franchise and also placing Fraser as the centre of their new Dark Universe. They could have Fraser in a similar role to that of the MCU’s Nick Fury: a catalyst for action that’s rarely seen anywhere near the frontlines. And just like Samuel L. Jackson in the MCU, Brendan Fraser would instantly improve any scene he’s in.
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Brendan Fraser deserves another The Mummy movie. And we can bet that fans across the world would get behind it 100%. We’re all here for his comeback.
While you’re at it, bring everyone else back too — Brendan Fraser as Rick O’Connell, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan, John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan, Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep (the villain), Kevin J. O’Connor as Beni Gabor and Jonathan Hyde as Dr. Allen Chamberlain. Heck, even Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) is welcome.
For those who don’t remember, The Mummy franchise spans over nine films: The Mummy (1999), The Mummy Returns (2001), The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), The Scorpion King (2002), The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008), The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012), The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015) and The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018). The Mummy: Rise Of The Aztec (starring Antonio Banderas) was meant to be the fourth instalment of the Brendan Fraser Mummy movies. Unfortunately, it was cancelled.
Yes. Please. Brendan in another mummy movie in Peru
Good god, why was there 5 scorpion king movies? 1 was painful enough!
The Mummy 3 wasn’t great, it didn’t have Rachel Weisz and shouldn’t have been so rushed by the producers. But I’d love to see a another Mummy film with Brendan and Rachel, the world could do with this. We’re getting a Constantine 2 which I’m already happy about.
PLEASE Brandon make another Mummy movie! Those movies are great They are fun, exciting and everybody expects you to be in it. You are the Mummy movie! I love the cast the was in them, we we all did, we keep watching these reruns. Give us a new movie.
Yes,,yes yes yes,
Bring back Brendan Fraser as
The Original Rick O’Connor
In the Mummy Franchise.
The world is ready to get back to good entertainment
Love these movies I have watched them over and over again. I enjoy them from start to finish, never boring. I hope they make another one very soon.
There are many movies we want sequels. The Mummy, Rush hour, National Treasure, I robot, etc. But this should have been done within a gap of two years. After 15-20 years actors are aged now. Or sequels can be made with new actors which may not click.
People would love it especially now with new technology it would be way better
I miss not seeing Bradon in any of his films.Loved watching this talented star. Brandon please make another mummy movie.
Yeah! That is what we need!
Yes please can’t end it where it’s at. Especially with the “hint “they gave at the end about mummies being found in Peru. I agree with the idea him being like the role of Frasier being like Samuel l Jackson Nick furry and have his son take over and save the uncle from danger or his girlfriend/wife like Frasers role did.
Yes, yes, yes!!! The cast shown aging is perfect as it brings real life to the screen as well as the adventure and excitement of the story line. We NEED another Mummy saga to keep it going.
Another Mummy movie yes, Brandon Frasier, no. He’s too old and too fat now.
He’s hot. I’d only watch another movie IF he was in it.
I agree! I would love to see the mummy movie again with brendan fraser. I am a big fan and have all the mummy movies with brendan fraser so please come back.
I agree i actually miss them. Please brendan fraser and gang return another the mummy movie
Absolutely and unequivocally yes. I think the Brennassaince has arrived and it’s time for the studios to give Brendan Fraser his fourth movie as intended as long as we can get back Rachel Weiss and the rest of the gang I mean if Harrison Ford can make a fifth Indiana Jones movie there’s no reason why Brendan Fraser can’t make a fourth mommy movie and Brendan is a lot younger
Absolutely 100% yes, my family and I would love to see Brandon play Rick again!
Absolutely 100% yes!
Yes! Would love to see Brendan in another Mummy movie!
I would love to see Brendon Fraser again in the mummy franchise I enjoyed the fast pace energy of the films they were great
My family would love to see his comeback. He is funny, talented and deserves to make another Mummy movie and other movies as well. He would bring a great reboot to the movies. I hope he gets the chance.sometimes you just cant replace the actor who originally played the main character.
Yes i would love to see Brendan Fraser in the Mummy movies again!!! He is still a great actor and still very good looking!!! I would watch any movie with Brendan Fraser in it !!! He is still hot in my book!!!
Me and my mother would watch the mummy like 2 or 3 times a night back in the day so a big yes here
Hi everyone..just to say that I’ve also played the mummy game when it came out..kinda hard game..im a gamer and I may b old bt classic movies and games will always get my attention..i wish he was a gamer..i play fornite..minecraft..stuck on that game lol and I play call of duty I play soo many games on ps4 ..i love racing games..i hope he makes another adventurous movie..i lobe the movie journey to center of the earth..that was awesome.💓
Yes definitely yes
Yes, yes, yes, would love to see another one. Own the first three and enjoy watching them often.
Would stand in line all day to see Brendan Fraser in another Mummy sequel.
His spine is nearly broken so I doubt they would risk casting him in such demanding film.
Would love to see another Mummy movie, loved the first 2 with Brendan and Rachel only tho
I would love to see another mummy movie with Brandon, but only if Rachel returns as well.
Definitely would support, fan of the first 2 movies
Yes yes yes the mummy
100% supprt, and will go with all my family and freands!
Yes yes yes the mummy