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Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are set to reunite for a new Mummy movie, the fourth in the series, directed by Radio Silence, marking a return to the popular franchise after previous films and a recent career resurgence for Fraser.
Universal is bringing back Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz for a new 'The Mummy' film that continues their story from the original 1999 and 2001 movies, ignoring subsequent sequels, with a new director and writer, exciting fans of the franchise.
Universal's Epic Universe theme park in Orlando will feature portals to Super Nintendo World, the Universal Monsters’ Dark Universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic, and the island of Berk from Dreamworks’ How to Train Your Dragon, as well as a new concept called Celestial Park. The park aims to offer immersive experiences in over 50 attractions, entertainment, dining, and shopping, and is expected to inspire week-long vacations. The new destination is set to transport guests to expansive worlds through themed rides and experiences, and will also include an interactive preview center at Universal CityWalk.
Universal's latest attempt to revive their Universal Monsters franchise with "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" has sunk at the box office, debuting with just $6.5 million. This follows the underperformance of previous films in the franchise, such as "Renfield." The period piece horror movie, based on a chapter from Bram Stoker's "Dracula," failed to attract audiences, raising questions about the future of the Universal Monsters brand. However, the success of "The Invisible Man" suggests that smaller, more focused horror films may be the key to profitability for the franchise.
Universal announces the details for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, featuring new haunted houses such as "The Exorcist: Believer," "Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count," and "Universal Monsters: Unmasked." The event will begin on September 1 in Orlando and September 7 in Hollywood, running until November 4 and October 31 respectively. Additional attractions and scare zones will be available at the Orlando resort.