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Overview

Archaeologist Rick O'Connell travels to China, pitting him against an emperor from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty who's returned from the dead to pursue a quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his wife and son to quash the so-called 'Dragon Emperor' and his abuse of supernatural power.

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Luke Ford

Maria Bello

Michelle Yeoh

Liam Cunningham

Director:

Rob Cohen

Writer:

Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

Release Date:

2008-07-01

Run Time:

112m

Tagline:

A new evil awakens.

Genres:

Action Adventure Fantasy

Keywords:

1940s china mummy pyramid sword tomb

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 145,000,000.00 $

Revenue: 403,449,830.00 $

Vote Average: 5.5/10

Vote Count: 4783 Votes

Movie Popularity: 12.3268

Spoken Languages: English, Mandarin, Sanskrit

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- 27 April 2026 at 8:56 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10 THE SUMMARY If you ever wondered what would happen if you took a beloved franchise, removed the leading lady, and swapped Egyptian sand for Chinese snow, the answer is this film. Brendan Fraser returns as Rick O'Connell, but this time he is facing off against a resurrected terracotta emperor and his cursed army. It is a loud, CGI-heavy adventure that tries to recapture the magic of the original two films but ends up feeling like a high-budget fan film that lost its way in the mountains. THE PROS Brendan Fraser is still a charm machine, and his presence alone keeps the film from completely falling apart. The addition of Michelle Yeoh brings some much-needed class and martial arts brilliance to the screen, and the terracotta army provides a visually interesting change of pace from the usual bandaged mummies. There are a few creative action set-pieces, including a snowy chase involving some surprisingly agile yetis, that are genuinely fun if you switch your brain off and enjoy the spectacle. THE CONS It earns a 6/10 because it is a massive step down from the first two instalments. Rachel Weisz being replaced by Maria Bello is a total buzzkill; the chemistry that made the franchise work is completely gone, making the central relationship feel hollow and a bit wet. The CGI is hit-and-miss, often looking more like a video game than a blockbuster film, and the script is filled with witty-less dialogue that falls flat more often than not. It is a Stay Clear signal for hardcore fans who wanted a proper conclusion to the trilogy, as it feels more like a cash-grab than a sincere story. THE VERDICT A 6/10. It is not bad if you are ten years old and love seeing giant monsters fight, but for everyone else, it is a bit of a disappointment. It is not a complete disaster, but it is definitely the weakest entry in the series and lacks the heart and humour of its predecessors. Unless you are a completionist who needs to see every Mummy film ever made, you might want to stick to the original and pretend this one stayed buried in the tomb. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Casting Shake-up: Rachel Weisz famously turned down the chance to return as Evie because she reportedly had issues with the script and did not want to be away from her young son, leading to the controversial recasting. • Martial Arts Royalty: This film marks the first time that legendary martial arts stars Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh appeared in a movie together, though fans were gutted that their actual fight scene was relatively short. • Frozen Set: During filming in China, the production had to deal with genuine weather extremes, including a massive sandstorm that shut down filming and temperatures so low that the animatronic horses kept freezing up. THE VIBE Like a lukewarm cup of tea on a cold day, a family reunion where your favourite aunt didn't show up, and the smell of slightly outdated computer graphics. It is flashy, noisy, and ultimately a bit empty. It makes you want to go back and watch the 1999 original just to remember how good things used to be.

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Cast

Luke Ford

Maria Bello

Michelle Yeoh

Liam Cunningham

Brendan Fraser

John Hannah

Isabella Leong Lok-Sze

Jet Li

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Russell Wong

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 27 April 2026 at 9:56 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10

THE SUMMARY
If you ever wondered what would happen if you took a beloved franchise, removed the leading lady, and swapped Egyptian sand for Chinese snow, the answer is this film. Brendan Fraser returns as Rick O’Connell, but this time he is facing off against a resurrected terracotta emperor and his cursed army. It is a loud, CGI-heavy adventure that tries to recapture the magic of the original two films but ends up feeling like a high-budget fan film that lost its way in the mountains.

THE PROS
Brendan Fraser is still a charm machine, and his presence alone keeps the film from completely falling apart. The addition of Michelle Yeoh brings some much-needed class and martial arts brilliance to the screen, and the terracotta army provides a visually interesting change of pace from the usual bandaged mummies. There are a few creative action set-pieces, including a snowy chase involving some surprisingly agile yetis, that are genuinely fun if you switch your brain off and enjoy the spectacle.

THE CONS
It earns a 6/10 because it is a massive step down from the first two instalments. Rachel Weisz being replaced by Maria Bello is a total buzzkill; the chemistry that made the franchise work is completely gone, making the central relationship feel hollow and a bit wet. The CGI is hit-and-miss, often looking more like a video game than a blockbuster film, and the script is filled with witty-less dialogue that falls flat more often than not. It is a Stay Clear signal for hardcore fans who wanted a proper conclusion to the trilogy, as it feels more like a cash-grab than a sincere story.

THE VERDICT
A 6/10. It is not bad if you are ten years old and love seeing giant monsters fight, but for everyone else, it is a bit of a disappointment. It is not a complete disaster, but it is definitely the weakest entry in the series and lacks the heart and humour of its predecessors. Unless you are a completionist who needs to see every Mummy film ever made, you might want to stick to the original and pretend this one stayed buried in the tomb.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Casting Shake-up: Rachel Weisz famously turned down the chance to return as Evie because she reportedly had issues with the script and did not want to be away from her young son, leading to the controversial recasting.

• Martial Arts Royalty: This film marks the first time that legendary martial arts stars Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh appeared in a movie together, though fans were gutted that their actual fight scene was relatively short.

• Frozen Set: During filming in China, the production had to deal with genuine weather extremes, including a massive sandstorm that shut down filming and temperatures so low that the animatronic horses kept freezing up.

THE VIBE
Like a lukewarm cup of tea on a cold day, a family reunion where your favourite aunt didn’t show up, and the smell of slightly outdated computer graphics. It is flashy, noisy, and ultimately a bit empty. It makes you want to go back and watch the 1999 original just to remember how good things used to be.

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