The Mummy Returns Re-Release Box Office: Only $1 Million Away From Surpassing Men in Black II’s Worldwide Earnings

When Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’s fantasy action-adventure The Mummy was released in theaters in 1999, it became an instant hit among moviegoers. The film grossed $417.6 million against its reported $80 million budget and spawned two direct sequels: The Mummy Returns (2001) and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). 25 years after its original release, Universal Pictures decided to re-release the 2001 blockbuster, The Mummy Returns, on the big screen on March 27, 2026.

The sequel collected $0.6 million over the March 27-29 weekend, followed by another $0.2 million on Monday across 1,430 North American theaters. This has taken its cumulative domestic total to $202.8 million. As it continues its current theatrical run, it is edging closer to matching the worldwide earnings of the 2002 sci-fi action-comedy Men in Black II, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Here’s how much more The Mummy Returns needs to earn to outgross it at the global box office.

The Mummy Returns vs. Men in Black II – Box Office Comparison

Here’s how the two films stack up at the global and domestic box office, according to data from Box Office Mojo:

The Mummy Returns – Box Office Summary

• North America: $202.8 million
• International: $241.3 million
• Worldwide: $444.1 million

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Men in Black II – Box Office Summary

• North America: $193.7 million
• International: $251.4 million
• Worldwide: $445.1 million

Analysis

Based on the above numbers, it can be observed that although The Mummy Returns is already ahead of Men in Black II in domestic earnings, the gap in worldwide earnings is quite narrow. As of now, the Brendan Fraser-led sequel is currently behind the Will Smith starrer by roughly $1 million globally. However, since it’s a re-release, closing this gap may still be challenging. It remains to be seen whether The Mummy sequel can achieve that target during its current run. The final outcome should become clear in the coming days.

The Mummy Returns – Plot & Lead Cast

Directed by Stephen Sommers, the sequel follows Rick (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn O’Connell (Rachel Weisz) as they return to action when Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) is resurrected once again, this time trying to take control of the Scorpion King’s army. When their son Alex is kidnapped, the couple travels to Egypt to stop Imhotep before he becomes indestructible.

The Mummy Returns – Official Trailer

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