The Mummy Returns (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, The Mummy Returns is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Stephen Sommers, running about 130 minutes. “The most powerful force on earth is about to be unleashed by the two people who should know better.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. The Mummy Returns stars Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O'Connell / Nefertiri, John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan and Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Mummy Returns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $443.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mummy Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mummy Returns tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mummy Returns (2001)?
- In US, The Mummy Returns is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mummy Returns worth watching?
- The Mummy Returns holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mummy Returns?
- The Mummy Returns stars Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo and Oded Fehr.
- When was The Mummy Returns released?
- The Mummy Returns was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.