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The Mummy Returns
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Directed by Stephen Sommers. With Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, along with their 8-year-old son Alex, discover the key to the legendary Scorpion King’s might: the fabled Bracelet of Anubis. Unfortunately, a newly resurrected Imhotep has designs on the bracelet as well, and isn’t above kidnapping its new bearer, Alex, to gain control of Anubis’s otherworldly army.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTRick and Evelyn O’Connell, along with their 8-year-old son Alex, discover the key to the legendary Scorpion King’s might: the fabled Bracelet of Anubis. Unfortunately,…
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Release snapshot for The Mummy Returns.
MoviHero lists May 4, 2001 as the release date for The Mummy Returns. Stephen Sommers is the listed director. The listed cast includes Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O'Connell / Nefertiri, John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan, Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 4, 2001
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 10m
DirectorStephen Sommers
CastBrendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O'Connell / Nefertiri, John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan, Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Mummy Returns runs 2h 10m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 8,017 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
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Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
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“Bigger is NOT always better; here it’s overKILL I'm a fan of the first movie from 1999 and was naturally looking forward to this 2001…”
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“Suffers a little from the belief commonly held by sequels that "Bigger is better".”
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“Yeah, right, and no harm ever came from reading a book.”
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“This is, actually, every bit as good as it's daddy - but why, oh why, do we always to have to introduce children into the…”
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“'The Mummy Returns' feels to me to be a downgrade on the original, though I still gained the desired entertainment from it.”
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“And I believe it would be nice trying not to get lost, don’t you?”
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otherEvelyn O'ConnellEvelyn O'Connell appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2001-2027, portrayed by Rachel Weisz. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherRick O'ConnellRick O'Connell appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1999-2027, portrayed by Brendan Fraser. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherJonathan CarnahanJonathan Carnahan appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1999-2027, portrayed by John Hannah. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherArdeth BayArdeth Bay appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1999-2027, portrayed by Oded Fehr. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherImhotepImhotep appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1999-2001, portrayed by Arnold Vosloo. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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