Keep in mind that The Mummy’s performance will also determine how Universal moves forward with its Monsters cinematic universe.
There are already a number of other entries in development, like Bride of Frankenstein and Creature from the Black Lagoon, but if The Mummy bombs big time, the studio could alter plans or completely reverse course.
Remember how Dracula Untold was originally supposed to usher in this shared universe?
Whether these other movies significantly cut into The Mummy’s box office draw remains to be seen, but considering that this reboot cost $125 million to make before marketing, it needs to make a killing in theaters, so to speak.