The Mummy Returns (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mummy Returns is a 2001 action thriller directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $443.3 million worldwide on a $98 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 2000. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Stephen Sommers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $98M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Mummy Returns About?
The premise of The Mummy Returns without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1933, a new threat emerges from the British Museum, linked to the mystical year of the Scorpion. Eight years after Rick O’Connell and Evelyn faced the resurrected Imhotep, they must confront a fresh wave of ancient evil. This time, the danger is deeply connected to their past encounters and promises to unleash a terrifying reign of terror once again.
The Mummy Returns Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- supernatural power
- psychotronic video game
- rubies
- cartouche
- shield
- torch
- 2000s video game
- arrow
- imhotep character
- playstation 2
- based on film
- playstation exclusive
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- shootout at a train station
- street shootout
- dual wield
- shoot em up
- foot chase
- kidnapping
- ambush
- tommy gun
- battle
- machine gun
- dynamite
- explosion
- coin
- money
- revolver
- shotgun
- temple
- pyramid
- warrior
- egypt
- train station
- semiautomatic pistol
- pistol
- witchcraft
- black magic
- bald
- alligator
- jungle
- shoulder holster
- violence
- showdown
- hand to hand combat
- combat
- duel
- sword fight
- blade
- sword
- museum
The Mummy Returns Cast
Brendan Fraser leads the cast, with Rachel Weisz. Directed by Stephen Sommers.
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Director Stephen Sommers
More from Stephen Sommers
More films directed by Stephen Sommers, best-rated first: The Jungle Book, The Mummy, Odd Thomas and Van Helsing.
The Mummy Returns Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mummy Returns 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Mummy Returns Plot Summary
What happens in The Mummy Returns from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 3067 B.C., a formidable warrior known as the Scorpion King commands an army intent on world domination. However, they ultimately meet defeat and are banished to the arid enclave of Ahm Shere. In his dying moments, the King pledges his soul to Anubis in exchange for the might to vanquish his foes. Anubis agrees, conjuring a lush oasis complete with a golden pyramid and gifting the Scorpion King an army of jackal-like warriors to conquer Egypt. Yet, after his conquest is achieved, Anubis claims the King’s soul, returning the army to the depths of the Underworld.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mummy Returns, scene by scene
The Mummy Returns Box Office & Budget
The Mummy Returns grossed $443.3 million worldwide on a $98 million budget, 4.5 times what it cost. $202 million came from the US and Canada and $241.3 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$443.3M
4.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $202M
- International
- $241.3M
- Budget
- $98M
The Mummy Returns Awards & Nominations
The Mummy Returns earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 2000.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2000 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress
- Nominated Best Director
The Mummy Returns Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.
- Clip ick Fights Imhotep AND the Scorpion King in 4K HDR
- Clip Imhotep's Betrayal - Extended Preview
- Clip The Invasion in 4K HDR
- Clip Evelyn O’Connell Fights to Save Her Son
How Well Do You Know The Mummy Returns?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who leads the Scorpion King's army in the distant past?
Cars in The Mummy Returns
9 cars on screen, including the 1950 AEC Regent III and the 1997 Beauford Four-Door.
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1950 AEC Regent III Important role -
1997 Beauford Four-Door Important role -
1937 Packard Super Eight Important role -
1933 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role
The Mummy Returns Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “The Mummy 2” and “Die Mumie kehrt zurück”.
- Also known as
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- The Mummy 2
- Die Mumie kehrt zurück
- Le Retour de la momie
- La mummia - Il ritorno
- Múmia sa vracia
- Мумия возвращается
- Mumya Dönüyor
- Muumion paluu
- O Regresso da Múmia
- 木乃伊2：木乃伊归来
- El regreso de la momia
- Mumien vender tilbage
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- A Múmia visszatér
- Mumia powraca
- Мумията се завръща
- Mumien - återkomsten
- Mumien vender tilbake
- Mumie se vrací
- ハムナプトラ2 黄金のピラミッド
- Η Μούμια Επιστρέφει
- המומיה 2
- بازگشت مومیایی
- Mumia revine
- 미이라 2
- O Retorno da Múmia
- Мумія повертається
- Повратак мумије
- 神鬼傳奇2
- La Momia Regresa
- Mumijos sugrįžimas
- เดอะมัมมี่ รีเทิร์น : ฟื้นชีพกองทัพมัมมี่ล้างโลก
- 盜墓迷城 2
- Mumija se vrača
- Xác Ướp 2: Trở Lại
- Povratak mumije
- El retorn de la mòmia
- द ममी रिटर्न्स, მუმია ბრუნდება
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The Mummy Returns FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Mummy Returns, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mummy Returns?
The Mummy Returns runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was The Mummy Returns released?
The Mummy Returns was released on May 4, 2001.
Who directed The Mummy Returns?
The Mummy Returns was directed by Stephen Sommers.
More films by Stephen Sommers Who is in the cast of The Mummy Returns?
The Mummy Returns stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
How much did The Mummy Returns make at the box office?
The Mummy Returns grossed $443.3 million worldwide ($202 million domestic, $241.3 million international) on a budget of $98 million.
How is The Mummy Returns rated?
The Mummy Returns has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was The Mummy Returns nominated for any awards?
The Mummy Returns received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Mummy Returns have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Mummy Returns has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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