Movies like The Mummy Returns

As the predecessor to The Mummy Returns, The Mummy offers viewers another chance to plunge into the adventure and excitement of ancient curses and resurrected evils. Fans of The Mummy Returns will enjoy seeing where it all started as they follow Rick O'Connell and Evelyn Carnahan on their initial journey to Hamunaptra.

Van Helsing, starring Hugh Jackman, delves into the supernatural with a flavor quite similar to The Mummy series. With its focus on classical monsters, gothic atmosphere, and action-packed plotline, Van Helsing offers an exhilarating ride for those who savored the mix of horror and action in The Mummy Returns.

National Treasure offers a modern-day treasure hunt steeped in historical intrigue and puzzling clues, starring Nicolas Cage as a passionate historian. While it lacks mummies, its brisk pace and mystery-solving elements resonate well with fans who enjoy the exploration and puzzle aspects of The Mummy Returns.

This modern adaptation featuring Brendan Fraser not only connects through its lead actor but also through its adventurous narrative. Journey to the Center of the Earth sees its characters embark on a fantastical voyage beneath the Earth's surface, offering a similar sense of wonder to that found in The Mummy Returns.

A spin-off from The Mummy Returns, The Scorpion King focuses on the character Mathayus, played by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Though its tone leans more towards pure action, its shared universe and backstory related to The Mummy Returns make it a must-watch for fans of the series.

Continuing the high-stakes supernatural escapades, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor serves as the third installment in the Brendan Fraser-led Mummy series. Fans of The Mummy Returns will appreciate the familiar characters and the shift to a new mythological setting featuring a Chinese mummy.

Starring Angelina Jolie as the iconic video game heroine, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider brings another strong character into the world of ancient artifacts and secret societies. Its similar adventurous spirit and elements of supernatural peril draw parallels with The Mummy Returns that fans will appreciate.