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The Mummy 4, marking the return and reunion of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, has kept us very excited. The film recently received its title: The Mummy: Book of the Dead. It will be released a full year later, but that does not keep us from calculating its box office prospects. The previous three films did well financially and helped the franchise reach a mega milestone, with the 4th film on its way and all the buzz around it, which might help it push past another mega milestone worldwide. Keep scrolling for the numbers.
Which is the highest-grossing film in the Brendan Fraser-led franchise?
The franchise began in 1999 with The Mummy, but the second installment still holds the record of being the highest-grossing film in the franchise. The Mummy Returns, released in 2001, grossed $444.1 million worldwide [via Box Office Mojo]. It is also the first film that features Dwayne Johnson as the Scorpion King.
The Mummy franchise crossed $1.2 billion with three films
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are adored for their roles in the fantasy action-adventure franchise. However, fans were very disappointed with the third installment, Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, due to the replacement of Rachel Weisz as Evelyn. It also received negative reviews from critics and became the lowest-grossing film in the franchise. Anyway, the three films have pushed the franchise total past $1.26 billion worldwide.
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- The Mummy Returns (2001) – $444.1 million
- The Mummy (1999) – $417.6 million
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) – $403.4 million
Total – $1.26 billion
How much does Book of the Dead need to take the franchise past the $2 billion milestone globally?
According to the calculation, The Mummy: Book of the Dead needs around $735 million to take the franchise past the $2 billion milestone worldwide. Over the years, the films have developed a cult following, and people eagerly await Fraser’s return to the role. Tom Cruise tried to reboot the series but failed. Therefore, earning more than $735 million worldwide seems possible for The Mummy: Book of the Dead. It will be extremely front-loaded, and that will be a solid boost for it.
More about Book of the Dead
It is the fourth installment in The Mummy franchise, to be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. It is a direct sequel to the first two films, ignoring the third, which did feature Rachel Weisz. Book of the Dead is scheduled for release in theaters on October 15, 2027.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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