The Mummy Universe Movies: Release Order
The Mummy franchise began as a thrilling adventure series starring Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, blending action, comedy, and Egyptian mythology. The series expanded to include The Scorpion King spin-offs featuring Dwayne Johnson's character from The Mummy Returns, which continued with multiple direct-to-video sequels.
This watch order presents the complete modern franchise as it unfolded over nearly two decades, including the 2017 Tom Cruise reboot that attempted to launch Universal's Dark Universe. Note that the Mummy was also part of Universal's classic monsters franchise. Most recently, writer-director Lee Cronin helmed a 2026 horror reimagining with an entirely new cast and story, unconnected to any previous entry.
There are 3 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
The Mummy
A dashing legionnaire discovers the hidden ruins of an ancient Egyptian city, where he accidentally awakens a cursed high priest who was entombed for forbidden love three thousand years ago. As the vengeful mummy seeks to complete an ancient ritual, a team of adventurers must stop him before he brings eternal doom upon the world.
The Mummy Returns
Rick and Evelyn O'Connell return with their young son Alex to face the resurrected mummy Imhotep once again, this time in a race to control the legendary Bracelet of Anubis and its connection to an ancient otherworldly army.
The Scorpion King
In ancient Egypt, a peasant warrior named Mathayus is hired to take revenge on the powerful warlord Memnon and his sorceress ally Cassandra, who threaten to destroy a peaceful village. Through battles and betrayals, Mathayus must fight to bring justice to his world.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Archaeologist Rick O'Connell and his family travel to China to face an ancient resurrected emperor from the Han dynasty who seeks world domination through supernatural powers.
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
Young Mathayus embarks on a perilous quest for justice against the evil King Sargon, facing dangerous trials on his path to becoming a legendary warrior king of an ancient desert empire.
The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption
After losing his kingdom and queen to plague, the once-mighty Mathayus now works as an assassin for hire. When he's tasked with defending a kingdom from an evil tyrant and his supernatural army, he sees a chance to reclaim his former glory and power.
The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power
When betrayed by a trusted ally, warrior Mathayus must use all his strength and cunning to stop a ruthless enemy from unlocking an ancient and dangerous power.
The Mummy
An ancient Egyptian queen is accidentally awakened in modern times, bringing with her centuries of accumulated malevolence and supernatural terror that threatens humanity.
Scorpion King: Book of Souls
The Scorpion King partners with warrior Tala to find the legendary Book of Souls, a powerful relic that could help them defeat a dangerous warlord threatening their lands.
The Mummy
In imperial China, a deadly weapon capable of beheading from a distance turns the Emperor into a paranoid tyrant. A disillusioned former guard who abandoned his post for a peaceful life must confront his violent past to survive its reach.
Other Film Series
Avatar
James Cameron's groundbreaking science fiction saga following Jake Sully's journey on the alien world of Pandora across multiple decades.
Dragonheart
A fantasy franchise about the bonds between dragons and humans, centered on themes of honor, sacrifice, and the Old Code of chivalry.
Flying Guillotine
A martial arts micro-genre built around a legendary Qing Dynasty assassination weapon capable of decapitating victims from a hundred feet away.
Greek Mythology
Films that bring the gods, heroes, and epic tales of ancient Greece to life on screen.
Middle-earth
Peter Jackson's epic six-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, spanning both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
Rurouni Kenshin
Acclaimed live-action Japanese film series following a legendary swordsman seeking redemption in Meiji-era Japan, renowned for masterful action choreography.