Universal Pictures has officially set a release date for the long-awaited Mother sequel that sends fans into a frenzy.
The film, which reunites Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, hits theaters on May 19, 2028.
This marks Fraser’s first return to the series in 20 years Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 2008.
Weisz, who skipped that episode, will reprise his role for the first time since The mummy returns in 2001.
The sequel, which does not yet have an official title, will be directed by Matt Bettinelli Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the duo behind Scream V, Scream VI and Ready or not part I and upcoming part 2, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.
David Coggeshall, author of Orphan: First Killwrites the manuscript.
Fraser has previously described the upcoming film as the version he’s wanted to make for decades.
“The one I wanted to make is coming. I’ve been waiting 20 years for this call. Now? It’s time to give the fans what they want,” he told Associated Press.
Since its origins in 1932, the franchise has spawned sequels, spinoffs and reboots, including the 2017 Tom Cruise-led The mummy.
With Fraser and Weisz back together, fans are hoping this installment will recreate the magic of the original films.
