Brendan Fraser Confirms The Mummy 4’s Official Filming Start (And It's Soon)

MovieStillsDB Published Sep 6, 2026, 2:35 PM EDT Matthew Rudoy is one of ScreenRant's Movie & TV News Editors. He covers the latest in movie & TV news, with a focus on major franchises like Star Wars, The Boys, and Game of Thrones, and also writes some features and reviews. He wrote lists for ScreenRant from 2017-2022, became a news writer in 2023, a senior staff writer in 2024, and an editor in 2025. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The Mummy 4 is about to begin filming. In the long-awaited sequel, Brendan Fraser is reprising his iconic role of Rick O'Connell that he previously played in The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Rachel Weisz is also back as Evelyn Carnahan, who was last seen in The Mummy Returns. Other returning cast members include John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan, Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay, and Kevin J. O'Connor as Beni Gabor, while Obsession breakout star Michael Johnston and Young Sherlock's Numan Acar join the franchise in undisclosed roles. While speaking with Canal Plus, Fraser has now revealed that The Mummy 4 will begin filming on Monday, September 7. He shared that "I have to be at work on Monday morning" and explained how he will be "careful" and "completely comfortable" communicating with the stunt team. He praised their professionalism, appreciation for all the enthusiasm surrounding the upcoming sequel, and emphasized how he feels as though he is "see[ing] an old friend again." More to come...