Weisz Films The Mummy 4 at British Museum
Rachel Weisz was photographed on location in London as Universal's The Mummy 4 moves toward its October 2027 release.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Horror
Rachel Weisz was photographed filming scenes for The Mummy 4 outside the British Museum in London. Universal has moved the film's theatrical release from May 19, 2028 to October 15, 2027.
Why it matters
The shoot marks Weisz's return to the franchise she last played in 2001's The Mummy Returns, and the earlier release date signals a faster production and marketing timeline. Her absence from the 2008 entry makes her reunion with Brendan Fraser a central draw for the series' revival.
Set photographs published November 4, 2026 show Weisz on location, and the film's release date now sits about seven months earlier than originally planned. The production's total shooting length and budget were not disclosed in the extraction.
The players
Rachel Weisz
An Academy Award-winning British actress who played Evelyn O'Connell in the first three Mummy films before stepping away from the franchise.
Universal Pictures
The Hollywood studio behind The Mummy franchise, which set the new October 15, 2027 release date for the fourth installment.
The details
Weisz was photographed in a yellow polka-dot skirt, brown cropped jacket and matching wide-brimmed hat, carrying a vintage leather briefcase and an old-fashioned transistor radio. She is reuniting with Brendan Fraser as Evelyn and Rick O'Connell, with John Hannah, Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O'Connor returning and Michael Johnston and Numan Acar joining the cast. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are directing from a script by David Coggeshall.
Timeline
1999: The original The Mummy was released.
2001: The Mummy Returns was released with Weisz as Evelyn.
2008: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor was released without Weisz.
November 4, 2026: Set photos of Weisz filming The Mummy 4 were published.
October 15, 2027: The Mummy 4 is scheduled for theatrical release.
Franchise Revival
Weisz's return reverses the gap left by The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), where Maria Bello replaced her as Evelyn. Reuniting her with Brendan Fraser after 25 years positions The Mummy 4 as a direct continuation of the 2001 film rather than a reboot.
Viewers can plan for The Mummy 4 with a theatrical release set for October 15, 2027, earlier than the previously announced May 2028 date. Fans of the franchise will be able to see the film in cinemas rather than waiting for later streaming availability, though ticket pricing has not been announced.
The takeaway
Weisz's return after 25 years shows studios often revisit legacy franchises by reuniting original leads, and an earlier release date suggests Universal is keen to capitalize on that nostalgia. Readers following the film can watch for official casting and trailer announcements as the October 2027 date approaches.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.
