According to IGN, Kurtzman in a separate interview addressed whether future Dark Universe films will be tailored more for foreign audiences, given The Mummy’s large international appeal.
The prospects for The Mummy certainly seemed promising out of the gate, considering the hiring of box office draw Tom Cruise in the lead, as well as Oscar-winner Russell Crowe as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, a character who was later revealed to be a connecting point for all future Dark Universe films.
Filmmaker Alex Kurtzman sounds uncertain about his future with Universal Pictures’ Dark Universe following the disappointing returns of The Mummy.
Whether Kurtzman is involved or not, Universal seriously has to double down its efforts to keep the Dark Universe alive despite the unraveling of The Mummy.