Warner Bros. has unveiled the trailer for The Mummies, a fresh adventure from the writer and producer behind Tadeo Jones. The film follows a quartet of Egyptian mummies who must journey to the living world in a bid to reclaim a wedding ring that has vanished from their past. The theatrical release is set for audiences in the United States and Canada, with the story blending ancient mystery and modern-day London escapades.
As Marches of the Bracelets begin, the trailer reveals a quartet—a man, a woman, a child, and a baby crocodile—stepping out of their pyramid and into the bustle of 21st-century London. Their mission is to recover the stolen ring. In the unfamiliar hum of the UK capital, they attempt to blend in, only to confront a string of obstacles in a world they barely recognize, including humorous misunderstandings like mistaking a car for a wild beast.
In the heart of Egypt, a 3,000-year-old city of mummies lies beneath the sands. Princess Nefer longs for freedom, while Thut resists an arranged marriage. The decree of the gods seems unavoidable, and Thut is compelled to marry Nefer in seven days, with the ring serving as a symbol of that union. Nefer’s longing for independence clashes with the forces shaping their fate, creating a tension that threads through the film’s mythical backdrop.
On the surface, Lord Silvester Carnaby makes a startling discovery—an Egyptian tomb unearthed in the modern world, revealing a wedding ring along with a small trove of trophies. This moment is the spark that could write history, yet Carnaby’s confidence is tested when he faces the possibility that the ring might already have an owner.
Once Thut learns the ring is missing, his only option is to step into the human world. In modern London, his younger brother Sekhem, a playful eight-year-old, will join the mission to help his sibling. They are joined by Croc, Sekhem’s pet baby crocodile, and Nefer, who seizes the chance to escape an impending marriage. Together, the trio of mummies must navigate a city far removed from their own, locate the ring, and outsmart Carnaby as they piece together an unplanned path forward.
The official synopsis hints at a story of unlikely alliances and comic misadventures as the mummies race against time, confronting modern life while protecting a legacy that spans millennia. The journey promises a blend of heart, humor, and high-stakes intrigue as they attempt to recover what was stolen and rediscover their own sense of purpose along the way.
Momias is directed by Juan Jesús García Galocha, known as Galo, who makes his feature-directing debut after working as art director on Tadeo Jones 2: The Secret of King Midas. The screenplay is by Javier Barreira and Jordi Gasull, with the film produced under a banner that has previously earned multiple Goya recognitions for animated adventures. The project is a collaborative effort with Warner Bros. as the distributor, supported by producers and production partners including 4Cats Pictures SL, Anangu Group SLU, and Moomios Movie AIE, in partnership with Atresmedia Cine and regional broadcasters. The collaboration brings together a mix of animation expertise, creative talent, and broad distribution aimed at audiences across North America and beyond, with platforms like Movistar+ and TV3 involved in regional strategy. A marked emphasis on family-friendly storytelling and fast-paced humor positions The Mummies as a standout addition to contemporary animated cinema. [Citation: Warner Bros. Press Release; production notes]