Indiana Jones Fans Are Begging For This Crossover (It Would be Perfect)

Through five movies, Indiana Jones collaborated with several unforgettable companions during his diverse escapades. However, there’s one duo that fans are still yearning to witness on the silver screen. On the subreddit dedicated to Indiana Jones, a user initiated a discussion envisioning a film where Indy would partner up with Rick O’Connell, the character portrayed by Brendan Fraser in the Mummy trilogy from 1999-2008. Although some commenters had reservations about the title of the thread (“The team-up we never knew we needed” – a crossover between Indiana Jones and The Mummy has long been on many moviegoers’ wish lists), most agreed that such a collaboration would result in an extremely engaging film.

One fan imagined in their personal headcanon that “these two series take place in the same world,” envisioning Indiana Jones socializing with the O’Connell family, sharing tales of their exciting escapades. Other fans speculated about the relationship between Indy and Rick, hypothesizing that they might initially clash before eventually becoming friends. Additionally, someone proposed a crossover expansion pack for the popular game “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle“.

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1999’s film “The Mummy” is essentially a modern reinterpretation of the classic 1932 horror movie with the same title, transforming into an entertaining blend of action and adventure. Similar to the National Treasure series, the Mummy films starring Fraser are often considered spiritual successors to the original Indiana Jones trilogy, drawing inspiration from the vintage world-traveling excitement that made “Raiders of the Lost Ark” so endearing. Although the Mummy movies didn’t receive critical acclaim equal to the early Indiana Jones films, they were significant box office hits and maintain a dedicated fanbase. Collectively, the trilogy generated over $1.2 billion globally.

It makes sense for an Indiana Jones/Mummy crossover since both characters are approximately the same age, with Indy born in 1899 and Rick O’Connell in 1902. This means they were both active during the same period. On Reddit, fans have been brainstorming stories where these two heroes join forces to thwart Nazis during World War II, similar to the adventures seen in Raiders of the Lost Ark or The Last Crusade.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I can’t help but imagine the thrill of witnessing these dashing adventurers share the silver screen together! Picture them bouncing off each other, navigating through dangerous predicaments that only they can handle. With Fraser having made a remarkable comeback, winning an Oscar for his role in “The Whale,” there’s undeniably a buzz if he were to reprise his Mummy character for a sequel. However, it’s important to note that this dream crossover might remain just that – a dream. The properties belong to different studios, and resolving rights issues could prove challenging. Even if Disney and Universal came to an agreement, the filmmakers would then need to address the age difference between Fraser and Ford, a factor that makes a seamless cross-over only possible when both actors are at their peak, which sadly is not the case now.

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2025-02-14 20:49