Film industry updates: The Mummy 4 production and Resident Evil movie news

Production for the fourth installment of ‘The Mummy’ franchise is set to begin, featuring the return of Brendan Fraser as Rick O’Connell and Rachel Weisz. The film, directed by the Radio Silence collective, is intended as a direct sequel that ignores the events of the 2008 third film. The production aims to prioritize practical effects and traditional makeup over computer-generated imagery. It is scheduled for theatrical release on October 15, 2027.

In the horror genre, a new ‘Resident Evil’ film directed by Zach Cregger is scheduled for release on September 18. The film, starring Austin Abrams, takes a departure from previous adaptations and direct video game plots, focusing instead on the survival horror atmosphere and resource management. Meanwhile, the ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ game has achieved significant commercial success, and rumors regarding a remake of ‘Resident Evil Zero’ continue to circulate.