With The Mummy 4 in Full Swing, Oded Fehr Jokes The Mummy 3 Doesn’t Exist — Although John Hannah Firmly Disagrees
The Mummy 4 is currently in production with an October 15, 2027 release date, bringing the classic adventure franchise back to screens after a significant hiatus. The highly anticipated sequel reunites stars Oded Fehr, who reprises his iconic role as the action-oriented Ardeth Bay, and John Hannah, returning as the comedic relief character Jonathan Carnahan.
During a joint interview at Comic Con Holland, Fehr humorously dismissed The Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor from the franchise’s canon, joking that only two legitimate Mummy films actually exist. This lighthearted dismissal of the third installment reflects the generally mixed reception that film received compared to the first two entries. However, Hannah clearly and firmly disagreed with Fehr’s assessment, suggesting the third film has more defenders among the cast than Fehr’s dismissive stance indicates.
The banter between the two actors highlights the contentious place the Dragon Emperor sequel holds in fan and cast opinion. The fourth film’s development represents a significant commitment to reviving the adventure franchise, with producers bringing back original cast members to recapture the chemistry and appeal that made the first two films popular. The 2027 release date gives the production team time to deliver a quality entry that aims to restore the series’ reputation.