The Mummy Returns(2001)

2h 10m

Release Date: May 4, 2001 | Wide

46%
63%
A-
6.4

Years after defeating the ancient priest Imhotep, adventurers Rick and Evelyn O’Connell are drawn back into danger when their young son Alex’s curiosity awakens a new threat. A cult seeking the supernatural Army of Anubis resurrects old evils, forcing the family and their allies into a globe-spanning battle where ancient magic, treacherous alliances and frantic action collide.

Releases

Original Release | May 4, 2001

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$68,139,035
Total US & Canada:
$202,019,785
Total International
$241,261,119
Total Worldwide:
$443,284,916

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Director & Top Cast

Stephen Sommers
Director

Brendan Fraser
Rick O'Connell

Rachel Weisz
Evelyn Carnahan

John Hannah
Jonathan

Arnold Vosloo
Imhotep

Oded Fehr
Ardeth Bay

Patricia Velasquez

Meela

Freddie Boath

Alex

Alun Armstrong

Mr. Hafez

Dwayne Johnson

The Scorpion King

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Lock-Nah

Shaun Parkes

Izzy

Bruce Byron

Red

Joe Dixon

Jacques

Tom Fisher

Spivey

Aharon Ipalé

Pharaoh

Quill Roberts

Shafek

Donna Air

Show Girl

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: DTS,Dolby Digital,SDDS

Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States,Morocco,United Kingdom,Jordan

Language: English,Arabic

Summaries

Plot Summary

The Mummy Returns is a 2001 American fantasy action-adventure film written and directed by Stephen Sommers. It serves as the sequel to the 1999 hit The Mummy and is the second installment in the modern Mummy film series. The film reunites Brendan Fraser as Rick O’Connell and Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan-O’Connell, now married with an inquisitive son, Alex (Freddie Boath). When Alex inadvertently helps uncover the ancient Bracelet of Anubis, a cult led by Baltus Hafez seeks to use its power to command the supernatural Army of Anubis and unleash it upon the world. Rick, Evelyn, and their loyal friends — including Jonathan Carnahan and the Medjai — must race to stop the cult and confront both Imhotep and the legendary Scorpion King, played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in his film acting debut. Produced by Universal Pictures and Alphaville Films, The Mummy Returns balances action, mythology, and humour with large-scale set pieces and visual effects typical of early 2000s blockbusters. Released on May 4, 2001, it was a major commercial success, grossing approximately $435 million worldwide and becoming one of the top-grossing films of the year, though reviews were mixed on its heavy reliance on spectacle over character depth. This adventure-packed sequel laid the groundwork for later expansions of the franchise, including the spin-off The Scorpion King and future mummy adventures.

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Surprisingly, Dwayne Johnson’s Scorpion King was one of the earliest fully digital lead characters, created before motion-capture technology was mature—contributing to why the CGI looks noticeably different today.