Mummies (2023 film)

Mummies (Spanish: Momias), is a 2023 English-language Spanish computer-animated comedy film directed by Juan Jesús García Galocha (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Javier López Barreira and Jordi Gasull and a story by Gasull. It features the voices of Joe Thomas, Eleanor Tomlinson, Celia Imrie, Hugh Bonneville and Sean Bean.[6]

Mummies
International theatrical release poster
SpanishMomias
Directed byJuan Jesús García Galocha "Galo"
Screenplay by
  • Javier López Barreira
  • Jordi Gasull
Story byJordi Gasull
Produced by
  • Jordi Gasull
  • Pedro Solis
  • Toni Novella[1]
  • Cleber Berretta
  • Francisco Selma
  • Marc Sabé
Starring
Edited byEmily Killick
Music byFernando Velázquez[2]
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • January 5, 2023 (2023-01-05) (Australia)
  • February 24, 2023 (2023-02-24) (Spain)
Running time
88 minutes[3]
CountrySpain
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12 million[4]
Box office$54.3 million[5]

Initially scheduled for release in 2021, Mummies was theatrically released in Spain on February 24, 2023.[7]

Plot

The film follows three mummies from the underworld who embark on a journey and end up in present-day London in search of an old ring belonging to an Ancient Egyptian Royal Family that was stolen from a tomb by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby. The mummies end up in several hilarious situations as they try to understand and adapt to 21st century London in an obvious culture clash.

Voice cast

Release

Mummies was scheduled to be released in 2021 under the name Moomios as part of a partnership between Atresmedia Cine and Warner Bros. España.[7] However, it was later delayed to 2023 after two years of extended production and was changed to its current name. The first trailer was released on October 31, 2022.[6] The film was released in Spain and in selected theatres in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on February 24, 2023.[1] The film was first released in international territories, beginning with Australia, on January 5, 2023. The film later released in the UK and Ireland on March 31, 2023.[6] The soundtrack was released Digital by WaterTower Music on February 24, 2023 on streaming services including Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora.

Reception

On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 53% based on 19 reviews, with an average rating of 5.00/10.[8]

See also

References
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 5, 2022). "'The Flash' Moves Up A Week In June 2023; Warners Adds 'Mummies' To Next Year's Slate". Deadline. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  2. Con, Eduardo (December 14, 2022). "Fernando Velázquez para la cinta de animación Momias". arturscore (in Spanish). Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  3. "Mummies (2023)". Irish Film Classification Office. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  4. Nancy Tartaglione (April 19, 2023). "'Mummies': Thrifty Spanish Animation Hit Unwraps $50M At Worldwide Box Office And Provides "Another Perspective" On Family Comedy". Deadline. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  5. "Mummies (2023)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  6. Billington, Alex (October 31, 2022). "Another One to Avoid: Official Trailer for 'Mummies' Animated Movie". FirstShowing. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  7. Hopewell, John; Lang, Jamie (September 24, 2020). "Warner Bros. Ups Ante on Spanish Production, Unveils 'Moomios' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  8. "Mummies (2023)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
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