“The Mummy: Resurrection” (201), starring Dwayne Johnson and Keanu Reeves, will be a thrilling, action-packed reboot of the classic The Mummy franchise, combining the mysticism of ancient Egypt with modern battles for the fate of the world. The trailer offers a glimpse at an epic story that revolves around an ancient curse, resurrected evil, and the quest for supreme power.
The plot follows Jack Logan (played by Dwayne Johnson), a intrepid adventurer and treasure hunter, who comes across an ancient Egyptian artifact during an expedition. What he doesn’t know is that the artifact is the key to awakening an ancient malevolent force: the cursed High Priest Imhotep (played by a new actor), who had been locked up for centuries after trying to take control of the Pharaoh’s empire. Jack’s accidental release of the mummy triggers a series of catastrophic events, as Imhotep, driven by an insatiable thirst for revenge, begins to unleash plagues across the modern world.
Enter Keanu Reeves as Dr. Victor Black, a lone Egyptologist and occult expert with a tragic past. Tormented by the death of his family at the hands of a supernatural entity, Dr. Black has spent his life searching for ancient artifacts to avoid apocalyptic events. When he hears of the Mummy’s Resurrection, he joins Jack in stopping the rise of Imhotep before the world plunges into eternal darkness.
The trailer features huge action sequences, including intense desert chases, massive sandstorms and epic confrontations between ancient forces and modern technology. There are signs of the undead armies that Imhotep commands, as well as an imminent battle in the heart of Cairo, where the final showdown will take place.
Clues appearing in the trailer suggest Jack himself may be more connected to this ancient curse than he believes, possibly linked to a prophecy that could decide the fate of the world. The film promises a blend of thrilling adventure, dark mysticalism, and a battle for humanity’s survival.