Universal Pictures has officially revealed the title of the next chapter in The Mummy franchise, and it is leaning straight into the mythology that started it all.

The upcoming sequel will be titled The Mummy: Book of the Dead, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell. The film is currently scheduled to hit theaters on October 15, 2027.

The new movie will serve as a continuation of the earlier Mummy films, bringing Fraser and Weisz back together in the franchise that helped define late 1990s and early 2000s adventure cinema.

Weisz’s return is especially notable because she did not appear in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Her reunion with Fraser immediately gives the new film a stronger connection to the first two movies, which remain the most popular entries in the series.

 

The Book of the Dead title also ties directly back to the mythology of the original 1999 film. The ancient book played a major role in unleashing the supernatural events surrounding Imhotep and remains one of the most recognizable artifacts from the franchise.

Plot details are still being kept under wraps, but the title suggests the sequel could return to the darker Egyptian mythology, ancient curses and supernatural adventure that made the original films such a hit.

For longtime fans, The Mummy: Book of the Dead represents a major reunion. Fraser and Weisz returning as Rick and Evelyn gives Universal an opportunity to recapture the chemistry, humor and old school adventure tone that made the first two films so memorable.

The Mummy: Book of the Dead is scheduled to arrive in theaters October 15, 2027.

Matt Reeves has directly addressed his temporary absence from The Batman Part II, making it clear that he is still very much involved with the highly anticipated DC sequel.

Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help oversee the final stretch of principal photography while Reeves attends to a family matter. The arrangement will allow production to continue while Reeves remains connected to the film and its creative direction.

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“Just to be clear, I am not leaving The Batman Part II. I am profoundly grateful to Steven for coming to my aid during this challenging time to help me finish principal photography. Thank you to all for your concern and well wishes.”

Just to be clear, I am not leaving The Batman Part II. I am profoundly grateful to Steven for coming to my aid during this challenging time to help me finish principal photography. Thank you to all for your concern and well wishes. 🦇

— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) October 15, 2026

Soderbergh is expected to work closely with the existing cast and crew to complete the remaining material while maintaining the visual style and direction Reeves has already established.

Reeves is still the director of The Batman Part II and is expected to continue overseeing the film once principal photography is completed.

Robert Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne and Batman, with Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell also returning. Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan are among the major new additions to the sequel.

The Batman Part II is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on February 18, 2028.

Rockstar Games has released the official launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, giving fans another look at Jason, Lucia and the sprawling criminal world of Vice City ahead of the game’s November release.

The new trailer arrived on October 15 and continues to build out the story surrounding Jason and Lucia, two criminals who find themselves caught in a conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida after what should have been an easy score goes wrong.

The footage once again puts the neon soaked streets of Vice City front and center, while also highlighting the relationship between the game’s two lead characters. Rockstar has described Jason and Lucia as being forced to rely on each other more than ever as they try to survive the fallout from the job.

The launch trailer also features the debut of a new song from Justice titled “Flower in a Hurricane,” featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Justice also composed the original score for the game.

Rockstar has steadily increased promotion for Grand Theft Auto VI over the past several months, including an extended look at the game released in August that was captured entirely from in game footage on PlayStation 5.

The long awaited sequel returns the franchise to Vice City and introduces a much larger version of the surrounding state of Leonida. The game will follow Jason and Lucia as its central protagonists, marking the first time the mainline series has featured a playable female lead alongside a male protagonist.

Grand Theft Auto VI will be released November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.