The movie 'The Mummy,' directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Arnold Vosloo, was released in theaters.
Principal photography for 'The Mummy' began, marking the physical production of the movie.
Universal Pictures officially announced the production of 'The Mummy' reboot project led by director Stephen Sommers.
High priest Imhotep is caught having an affair with the Pharaoh's mistress and is sentenced to death by being mummified alive during the Ancient Egyptian period.
Imhotep's priests try to resurrect him but inadvertently lay a curse on the Scorpion King, causing the desert to encroach upon the lands.
In 1923, archaeologists begin excavations in the City of the Dead (Hamunaptra) led by French archaeologists led by Professor Berg.
Rick O'Connell, a soldier of fortune, is captured and brought to the excavation site where he joins the team searching for treasure in Hamunaptra.
Expedition team discovers the burial tomb of Imhotep inside Hamunaptra, sparking the search for the Book of the Dead and Imhotep's treasures.
Evelyn reads from the Book of the Dead, unintentionally resurrecting Imhotep, who was cursed and sealed away for centuries.
Imhotep searches for the reincarnation of his lost love Anck-su-Namun to complete the resurrection ritual and break his curse.
Imhotep uses his supernatural powers to annihilate the excavation team and raises an army of the undead to pursue his goals.
Rick and allies confront Imhotep; they use the Book of the Dead and sacred rites to defeat and reimprison him.
