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As Lee Cronin's The Mummy releases, check out previous movies from the horror franchise
Updated On: 17 April, 2026 02:04 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla
The psychological horror film The Mummy hit the big screens on Friday, April 17, 2026. It is written and directed by Lee Cronin, the film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and May Calamawy in lead roles. As the latest instalment arrives, here’s a look back at the previous films that shaped the legacy of The Mummy.

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The Mummy (2019)
Lee Cronin's The Mummy has been released in theatres. The film revolves around a journalist whose young daughter goes missing in the desert without a trace. The story takes an unexpected turn when she returns to her family after eight years. However, the reunion soon turns into a living nightmare.
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The Mummy (2017)
The Mummy is a reboot of the classic monster franchise starring Tom Cruise as Nick Morton, a soldier and treasure hunter who accidentally unleashes an ancient curse. The story follows the awakening of Princess Ahmanet, a vengeful Egyptian princess buried alive centuries ago, who returns with supernatural powers to unleash chaos on the modern world.

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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is the third installment in the modern adventure series of The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser as Rick O’Connell.
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The story moves the action from Egypt to China, where Rick and his family become involved in the awakening of the Dragon Emperor, a cursed ancient ruler played by Jet Li.

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The Mummy Returns (2001)
The story follows the return of the resurrected Imhotep, who once again threatens the world, while also introducing the legend of the Scorpion King and the mystical Bracelet of Anubis.
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As Rick and Evelyn race against time to save their son and stop a rising ancient evil, the film expands the franchise’s mythology with larger action set-pieces and supernatural elements.

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The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy is a popular action-adventure reboot of the classic monster franchise starring Brendan Fraser as adventurer Rick O’Connell. The film follows him as he accidentally awakens the cursed high priest Imhotep in ancient Egypt, unleashing supernatural chaos.
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The Mummy’s Curse (1944)
The Mummy's Curse is the final installment in the original 1940s run. The story follows the resurrected mummy Kharis, who is sent on a final mission of vengeance after workers disturb a sacred tomb.

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The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)
Kharis the mummy is given a sacred potion that grants him eternal life to search for his lost love, Princess Ananka, despite the unending curse that haunts them.
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The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)
The ancient Egyptian mummy Kharis is taken from his homeland by the high priest Mehemet and sent to carry out revenge against the family that desecrated the sacred tomb of his beloved Princess Ananka.

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The Mummy’s Hand (1940)
The story follows two archaeologists who discover the tomb of the ancient mummy Kharis while searching for the lost tomb of Princess Ananka. When a sacred scroll is used, it brings the mummy back to life.
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The Mummy (1932)
The Mummy, starring Boris Karloff as the ancient priest Imhotep. The film follows Imhotep, who is resurrected after being mummified alive for attempting to bring his lover back from the dead.

