The Mummy Returns

The Mummy Returns is a 2001 American fantasy action-adventure film written and directed by Stephen Sommers. It is the sequel to the 1999 film The Mummy, and the second in The Mummy film series. Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, and Patricia Velásquez reprise their roles from the previous film, with Dwayne Johnson (credited under his ring name "The Rock") joining the cast in his film acting debut. The film was released in the United States on May 4, 2001, by Universal Pictures. Like its predecessor, The Mummy Returns was a commercial success, grossing $444 million worldwide, becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2001 and the highest-grossing film of the series. The film received mixed reviews from critics. It was followed by a 2002 prequel film, The Scorpion King and a 2008 indirect sequel, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. A direct sequel is set to be released on October 15, 2027.