How to Watch The Mummy in Order
To watch The Mummy Returns, start with The Mummy.
Watch The Mummy in release order for a first viewing — start with The Mummy (1999). There are 4 films, released between 1999–2008. That is 6.1 hours across the 3 released films. Only 2 are essential to follow the story — 4.2 hours. The Mummy 4 has not been released yet.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 1The Mummy1999Essential124m
- 2The Mummy Returns2001Essential130m
- 3The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor2008112m
- 4The Mummy 42027Not out yet
Ranked by rating
TMDB user score- 1The Mummy19997.0
- 2The Mummy Returns20016.4
- 3The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor20085.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Mummy?
For a first viewing, watch The Mummy in release order, starting with The Mummy (1999) and ending with The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Mummy films are there?
There are 4 The Mummy films, 3 of which have been released.
Can I skip any The Mummy films?
2 of the 4 films carry the main story: The Mummy, The Mummy Returns. The other 2 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Mummy?
Start with The Mummy, released in 1999. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Mummy?
Watching every The Mummy film takes 6.1 hours across the 3 released films. Sticking to the 2 essential films takes 4.2 hours.
Is there a new The Mummy film coming?
Yes — The Mummy 4 is announced and not yet released. Everything before it is listed above in order.
Last updated September 13, 2026