SummaryExplorer Rick O'Connell is back to combat the resurrected Han Emperor in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex, wife Evelyn and her brother, Jonathan. And this time, the O'Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threaten... Read More
Directed By:Rob Cohen
Written By:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, John L. Balderston, Stephen Sommers
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
31
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Mixed or Average
4.8
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
31
6% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
36% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
58% Negative
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
75
Now why did I like this movie? It was just plain dumb fun, is why. It is absurd and preposterous, and proud of it.
50
Still passable popcorn fare, even if you'll barely taste it before swallowing.
User score
Mixed or Average
4.8
22% Positive
43 Ratings
43 Ratings
45% Mixed
88 Ratings
88 Ratings
33% Negative
64 Ratings
64 Ratings
Jul 22, 2024
10
Mulcahy has toned down the fancy, self-conscious camerawork of the original, which he also directed, and pushes the story forward with enough flash and pop to divert viewers from the shaky premises.
40
Competent, but so utterly bereft of any memorable moments that it becomes a bit of a bore. Perhaps it's time for a reboot – guy wrapped in bandages, shuffling around a pyramid, scaring people. You never know, it might just work.
38
The film has one objective: to smack its audience in the face with fleeting, competing wows, over and over.
30
For a movie about the undead, this lacks any supernatural chills, and by the time its obligatory final showdown arrives, it seems as hollow as the terra cotta soldiers brought to life by CGI.
25
I'm afraid it just stinks.
11
Little more than a cluttered, noisy, and unsatisfying thrill ride to nowhere.
Jul 23, 2024
8
I have watched the serials of this movie. It is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I was satisfied with the movie. This movie is a good movie with a good script and a good ending. Watching the movie trailer brings back childhood memories. Brendan Fraser is a great actor. I recommend watching this movie.
Apr 11, 2026
6
I mean, can Imhotep shift into a different creature? No disrespect, i like Imhotep, he's still terrifying and powerful, but i personally prefer a villain whose motive is to conquer the world rather than just simply want to bring back the love of his life, again, no shade to Imhotep, i just find the Emperor more compelling as a villain, plus, it's Jet freakin Li, and he's just pure evil here. Anyway, what about the rest of the movie? I thought it was fun, it's always great to see Brendan Fraser as Rick "Indy" O'Connel, he's the always the one that trying his best to carry the film. Now, with more advanced and improved visual effects, this third entry in the main storyline feels fresh to watch, the setting also adds to that freshness, some people might not like the decision to move away from Egypt, but considering the historical angle they're going for, i think it works. That said, something is definitely missing, and that's Rachel Weisz, she's being replaced by Maria Bello, who does a decent job, but it's hard not to feel that the family dynamic would've been stronger if Weisz had returned. Still, the action sequences are entertaining, and the rest of the cast delivers quite a solid performances, just like Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, i know i might be in the minority here, but i genuinely had a good time with Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
Jan 5, 2023
6
My least favorite out of the series. It's a decent movie. For some reason though the kid just bothered me throughout the movie. If it wasn't for him though would have been a good movie.
Dec 1, 2021
3
Yhea it´s bad. It has some cool moments and watching fraser is always a joy but the movie just doesn´t have the original feeling. How people like this one more than the second is beyond me.
Sep 1, 2021
3
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is one of the worst trilogy finishes. The movie's horrible. 3 times they try to show you the same thing and the only thing that has changed is setting and entering a couple of new characters. So the cast also changed, unfortunately Rachel Weisz was replaced terribly. The actress did not get into the role at all. A terrible movie.
Production Company:
- Universal Pictures
- Relativity Media
- The Sommers Company
- Alphaville Films
- Beijing Happy Pictures Cultural Communications Co.
- China Film Co-Production Corporation
- Giant Studios
- Hivemind
- Internationale Filmproduktion Blackbird Dritte
- Mel's Cite du Cinema
- Nowita Pictures
- Shanghai Film Group
Release Date:Aug 1, 2008
Duration:1 h 52 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:A New Evil Awakens.
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Awards
National Movie Awards, UK
• 2 Nominations
BMI Film & TV Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination




























