The Mummy Returns on DVD and VHS Television Commercial (2001)

Official Theatrical Trailer for Universal Pictures, The Mummy Returns (2001). The Mummy Returns is a 2001 American adventure horror film, written and directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, Patricia Velásquez, Freddie Boath, Alun Armstrong, and Dwayne Johnson in his acting debut. The film is a sequel to the 1999 film The Mummy. It was distributed by Universal Pictures. The Mummy Returns inspired the 2002 prequel film The Scorpion King, a spin-off that is set 5,000 years prior and whose eponymous character, played by Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), was introduced in this film. The Mummy Returns was a commercial success despite mixed reviews. It was followed by the 2008 sequel The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. CAST Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O'Connell / Nefertiri John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay Patricia Velásquez as Meela Nais / Anck-Su-Namun Freddie Boath as Alex O'Connell Alun Armstrong as Baltus Hafez The Rock as Mathayus of Akkad / The Scorpion King Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Lock-Nah Shaun Parkes as Izzy Buttons Bruce Byron as Red Joe Dixon as Jacques Tom Fisher as Spivey Aharon Ipalé as Pharaoh Seti I The Mummy Returns: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on May 1, 2001 by Decca Records. It contains the score composed and conducted by Alan Silvestri as well as a version of the song "Forever May Not Be Long Enough" by the rock band Live, which slightly differs from the song's album version. A 2-CD expansion was released by Intrada Records in 2018. The film grossed $202 million in the United States and Canada box offices and $233 million internationally, grossing over $435 million worldwide. The film broke the record for highest Friday and Saturday with $23.4 and $26.8 million respectfully. In its opening weekend, the film made $70.1 million, making it the second-highest opening weekend of all time, only behind The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The film debuted on VHS and DVD on October 2, 2001. It was subsequently released on the high-definition Blu-ray format in July 2008, and on UHD Blu-ray in 2017. Directed by Stephen Sommers Written by Stephen Sommers Based on Characters by Stephen Sommers, Lloyd Fonvielle, Kevin Jarre Produced by Sean Daniel, James Jacks Cinematography Adrian Biddle Edited by Bob Ducsay, Kelly Matsumoto Music by Alan Silvestri Production Company Alphaville Films Distributed by Universal Pictures Release date May 4, 2001 Running time 129 minutes Country United States Languages English, Arabic Budget $98 million Box office $435 million © 2001 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. (https://www.universalpictures.com/) Posted for entertainment and educational purposes only. No copyrights infringed. All works property of the company listed above. Please do not reproduce without their expressed written consent. #TheMummyReturns #TheMummy #UniversalStudios #UniversalPictures #StephenSommers #BrendanFraser #RachelWeisz #JohnHannah #ArnoldVosloo #AlanSilvestri #AdrianBiddle #RevengeOfTheMummyTheRide #MummyRide #UniversalParksAndResorts #CowMissing