THE MUMMY RETURNS Bloopers
The Mummy Returns Outtakes
This is a gag reel of outtakes from The Mummy Returns (2001), with Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Oded Fehr and Dwayne Johnson. The film was Johnson’s first acting role in a feature film, and in the UK it is streaming on Sky Go and NOW, or you can rent it digitally. Below you will find the bloopers, a quick guide to the film and how to watch it.
The Mummy Returns at a glance
| Film | The Mummy Returns |
|---|---|
| US release | 4 May 2001, Universal Pictures |
| Written and directed by | Stephen Sommers |
| Running time | 130 minutes |
| Box office | About $444 million worldwide, the seventh highest of 2001 |
| 25th anniversary re-release | 27 March 2026 |
| Where to watch in the UK | Sky Go and NOW, or rent and buy digitally |
What is in the gag reel?
- The main cast off guard: outtakes with Fraser, Weisz, Hannah and the rest of the cast.
- A young Dwayne Johnson: he was still credited as “The Rock” here, in his film acting debut as the Scorpion King.
- Behind the scenes: the outtakes show the side of the shoot you never see in the finished film.
What is The Mummy Returns about?
It is 1933, seven years after the first film. Rick and Evelyn O’Connell are married, live in London and have a son, Alex. When Alex puts on the Bracelet of Anubis, it locks onto his wrist and shows him the way to Ahm Shere. A cult brings Imhotep back to life, and the race is on to stop him before he can take control of the Scorpion King’s army.
The film was the biggest hit of the series and led to a prequel, The Scorpion King (2002), with Johnson in the lead.
Who is in the cast?
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Brendan Fraser | Rick O’Connell |
| Rachel Weisz | Evelyn O’Connell / Nefertiri |
| John Hannah | Jonathan Carnahan |
| Arnold Vosloo | Imhotep |
| Oded Fehr | Ardeth Bay |
| Patricia Velásquez | Meela / Anck-su-namun |
| Dwayne Johnson | The Scorpion King |
How to watch The Mummy Returns in the UK
- Open Sky Go or NOW and search for The Mummy Returns.
- Without a subscription, you can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Rakuten TV, Sky Store or YouTube.
- The bloopers are free on YouTube, embedded above.
Questions people ask about The Mummy bloopers
Are there bloopers from The Mummy Returns?
Yes. The gag reel above collects outtakes from the 2001 film with its main cast.
Was The Mummy Returns Dwayne Johnson’s first film?
It was his film acting debut. He was credited under his ring name, “The Rock”.
Is there a new Mummy film with Brendan Fraser?
A direct sequel to the Fraser films is scheduled for 15 October 2027. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is a separate horror film.
Where is The Mummy Returns set?
In 1933, with the story moving from London to the lost oasis of Ahm Shere.
More Mummy and bloopers on Hollywood Box
- Fraser on his career: Brendan Fraser breaks down his career, from The Mummy to The Whale
- The co-stars reunite: Brendan Fraser and Dwayne Johnson, Actors on Actors
- A new take on the legend: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy official trailer
- More outtakes: Pirates of the Caribbean bloopers
- Another jungle adventure: The Lost City bloopers
Sources
- FilmIsNow on YouTube (the gag reel and its description)
- Wikipedia: The Mummy Returns (release, plot, box office, re-release, sequels)
- The Movie Database: The Mummy Returns (cast, running time, UK availability)
Updated 5 October 2026 by the Hollywood Box team.
