# The Mummy: Book of the Dead

> The Mummy franchise returns with a new title and release date after a year-long wait.
- Title: The Mummy: Book of the Dead · Polygon | Shortify
- Summary: The Mummy franchise returns with a new title and release date after a year-long wait. Universal Pictures confirms The Mummy: Book of the Dead will release on…
- Keywords: the mummy, universal pictures, rachel weisz, brendan fraser, book of the dead, mummy franchise, october 15 2027, gaming, culture, Mummy, Book, Dead
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/the-mummy-4-release-date-title-revealed
- Author: Austin Manchester
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:12:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the mummy, universal pictures, rachel weisz, brendan fraser, book of the dead, mummy franchise, october 15 2027, gaming, culture
## New Title Revealed
Universal Pictures officially names the next The Mummy film as The Mummy: Book of the Dead.
## Release Date Confirmed
The Mummy: Book of the Dead will hit theaters on October 15, 2027.
## Cast Reunion
Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser return to reprise their roles as Evie Carnahan and Rick O'Connell.
## Imhotep's Return?
The sequel may revisit Imhotep's story after the first two films centered around his resurrection attempts.
## Key takeaway

Universal Pictures confirms The Mummy: Book of the Dead will release on Oct 15, 2027, reuniting Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser.