The Mummy is an adventure film tinged withhorror and fantasy, directed by Alex Kurtzman and released in 2017. Starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, and Annabelle Wallis, this new version of the mummy myth combines action, horror, and the supernatural. Produced by Universal Pictures, the film will be available on Disney+ starting November 1, 2025.
Buried in a forgotten tomb in the heart of the desert, an Egyptian princess deprived of her throne comes back to life. Driven by centuries of resentment, she spreads terror from the sands of the Middle East to the streets of London. An American soldier, Nick Morton (Tom Cruise), finds himself unwittingly linked to this supernatural entity and must face the curse that threatens all of humanity.
A modern reinterpretation of the myth, the film combines spectacular scenes, aerial combat, and an atmosphere of horror. The 2017 version of The Mummy sets a darker tone, introducing the idea of a shared cinematic universe based on Universal's classic monsters.
Alex Kurtzman, producer of Star Trek and Transformers, directs the first film in Universal's Dark Universe project. The screenplay is by David Koepp and Christopher McQuarrie. Filming took place in England and Namibia. Sofia Boutella, who made her breakthrough in Kingsman, plays Princess Ahmanet. Tom Cruise plays an antihero caught between two worlds, facing a mythological threat in a contemporary setting.
Combining adventure, horror, and action, The Mummy is aimed at viewers who enjoy supernatural blockbusters and shared universes. Its serious tone and energetic staging set it apart from previous versions, while retaining the conventions of monster movies.
The Mummy
Film | 2017
On Disney+ November 1, 2025
Adventure, Horror, Fantasy | Running time: 1h51
By Alex Kurtzman | Starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis
Original title: The Mummy
Nationality: United States
Available on Disney+, The Mummy (2017) revisits the myth from a darker angle, combining modern action with ancient mythology.
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