The Mummy franchise has been a wild ride, and I love how it blends horror, adventure, and even comedy. The original Universal monster movies kicked things off with 'The Mummy' in 1932, starring Boris Karloff—absolute classic! Then, the Brendan Fraser-led reboot in 1999 spawned two direct sequels: 'The Mummy Returns' (2001) and 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' (2008). There’s also the spin-off 'The Scorpion King' series, which started as a prequel to 'The Mummy Returns.'
Universal tried to relaunch the franchise with Tom Cruise in 2017, but that one didn’t quite capture the same magic. If you count all the mainline films and spin-offs, there are about eight movies. Honestly, the Fraser ones are my favorite—they’re campy, fun, and full of heart. The newer stuff? Not so much.