The Mummy 4 (2026) resurrects the beloved adventure franchise with a thrilling, dark, and emotional continuation of the O’Connell family saga. Years after defeating the armies of the undead, Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn O’Connell (Rachel Weisz) are living a quiet life in Oxfordshire, retired from treasure hunting and raising their grown son, Alex, now a daring archaeologist in his own right. But when Alex unearths a forbidden tomb beneath the shifting sands of the Arabian desert, he unknowingly awakens an ancient queen — Neferet, the forgotten wife of Imhotep — whose wrath threatens to bring the world to its knees.
Drawn back into danger, the O’Connells reunite for one final adventure. Neferet, more powerful and ruthless than her predecessor, commands an army of spectral warriors and seeks to reclaim her throne in the underworld by merging the realms of the living and the dead. Her curse begins to spread across cities, turning monuments into gateways of destruction. To stop her, Rick and Evelyn must return to the deserts of Egypt, joined by Alex and his fearless partner Leila, an expert in ancient languages with secrets of her own. Together, they uncover the chilling prophecy of “The Fourth Dawn” — a moment when the sun will vanish, and the dead will rise eternally.
As the O’Connells race against time, they confront not only Neferet’s forces but also their own fractured family dynamics. Rick struggles with age and doubt, realizing his days as an unstoppable adventurer are behind him, while Evelyn wrestles with guilt for having once tampered with dark magic. Meanwhile, Alex’s arrogance puts the team at risk — until he learns that heroism isn’t about power but sacrifice. Their journey spans from Cairo’s underground catacombs to the hidden city of Dahshur, filled with traps, curses, and breathtaking set pieces that harken back to the franchise’s adventurous roots.
The battle between light and darkness culminates in a spectacular showdown inside the Temple of Shadows, where Neferet opens the Gates of Eternity, unleashing a storm of sand and souls. As chaos erupts, Rick faces his greatest challenge — confronting Neferet alone while Evelyn recites the ancient spell to seal her away. The sequence mixes stunning visuals with emotional weight, as the O’Connells fight not just for survival, but for redemption. In a moment of heart and heroism, Rick sacrifices the relic that once made him invincible, proving that true strength lies in courage, not power.
In the aftermath, peace returns to the desert. The O’Connells, older and wiser, finally say goodbye to their life of adventure, watching the sunrise over the pyramids one last time. Alex and Leila take up the mantle, vowing to protect history from those who would awaken it. As the camera pans over the sands, a faint tremor shakes the ground — hinting that ancient forces never truly sleep. The Mummy 4 (2026) closes with the perfect mix of nostalgia, danger, and wonder — a reminder that legends may fade, but adventure is eternal.