Brendan Fraser Returns as Rick O'Connell in 'The Mummy 4', Ready for Filming?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Veteran actor Brendan Fraser once again captured public attention after being spotted riding the “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” ride at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 8, 2026.

This appearance wasn’t just a casual visit, but part of his intensive preparation to reprise his legendary role as Rick O’Connell in the long-awaited “The Mummy 4.”

Fraser wasn’t alone; he was accompanied by the new “The Mummy 4” directing duo, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.

The moment was captured and shared by Universal Pictures on Instagram with the caption that sparked fan enthusiasm: “Getting back into character! Brendan Fraser had a blast braving Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride at @unistudios in preparation for reprising the role of Rick O’Connell.”

 

 

 

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Brendan Fraser's appearance on the "Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride" attraction on April 8, 2026, was a major highlight.

A photo shared by Universal Pictures showed Fraser alongside directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, indicating their close collaboration on the project.

An official statement from Universal Pictures confirmed that this visit was part of Fraser's "return to character" process.

While plot details remain under wraps, this early preparation demonstrates the production team's commitment to restoring the lovable character dynamics that are a key draw of the franchise.

"The Mummy 4" is scheduled for wide theatrical release on May 19, 2028.

Production is expected to begin in the summer of 2026, with pre-production already underway as early as May 2026.

In addition to Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz will also reprise her role as Evelyn O'Connell.

John Hannah is also expected to return as Jonathan Carnahan, Evelyn's brother, completing the iconic trio of adventurers.

The film will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known for their successful revival of the "Scream" franchise.

The screenplay is written by David Coggeshall, who is best known for his work on "Orphan: First Kill."

"The Mummy 4" will continue the original series, which began with "The Mummy" (1999) and its sequel, "The Mummy Returns" (2001).

The directors have indicated that the new film will ignore the events of the third film, "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" (2008).

The decision to ignore the third film was largely based on Rachel Weisz's absence from the film, which was deemed to detract from the essence of the character dynamics.

Therefore, "The Mummy 4" aims to restore the nuances and enjoyable character interactions that made the franchise so popular with fans.