The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is an adventure fantasy film directed by Rob Cohen, released in 2008. This third installment in the franchise stars Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, and Maria Bello. Produced by Universal Pictures, it will be available on Disney+ in France starting November 1, 2025.
The third installment of The Mummy saga takes Rick O'Connell and his family to Asia. With his son Alex, his wife Evelyn, and his brother-in-law Jonathan, the adventurer discovers the catacombs of ancient China, wherethe Dragon Emperor and his terracotta army lie. When young Alex accidentally awakens this warrior mummy, a new battle begins to prevent the cursed conqueror from plunging the world back into chaos.
From the underground passages of China to the peaks of the Himalayas, the O'Connells face a curse that is two thousand years old. A blend of action, mythology, and spectacular combat, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor concludes the trilogy that began in 1999 with The Mummy and continued in 2001 with The Mummy Returns.
Rob Cohen takes over from Stephen Sommers as director, bringing a more martial dimension to the franchise. Filming took place in Montreal, Beijing, and Shanghai. Jet Li plays Emperor Han, a mythical figure from ancient China, while Michelle Yeoh plays the witch Zi Yuan. Maria Bello takes over the role of Evelyn, originally played by Rachel Weisz. More than 2,000 technicians from 10 countries participated in the production, including large Chinese teams to reconstruct the Great Wall.
With its choreographed fights and monumental sets, the film blends Eastern influences with Hollywood adventure. Inspired by Chinese legends and terracotta armies, it offers a major change of scenery for a saga that had previously focused on Egypt.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Film | 2008
On Disney+ November 1, 2025
Adventure, Fantasy | Running time: 1h51
By Rob Cohen | Starring Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello
Original title: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Nationality: United States
Available on Disney+, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor closes the trilogy with a breath of Asian adventure and a mythical clash between Brendan Fraser and Jet Li.
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