A Mummy Movie Set Outside Egypt

Despite the franchise title, the third installment of The Mummy series completely leaves Egypt behind. The film explores the legend of the Chinese Terracotta Army and features a shape-shifting Dragon Emperor instead of ancient pharaohs.

This unexpected shift in setting was a major departure for the blockbuster series. By moving the story to Asia, the filmmakers focused on the myth of Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. It remains a rare example of a long-running franchise suddenly abandoning its central geographic theme for a brand new historical backdrop.