Brendan Fraser’s future looks vibrant and full of life—with a heartfelt drama already out, a wartime epic ahead, an animated series on the horizon, and a highly anticipated Mummy sequel in the works. He’s not slowing down anytime soon.
Fraser stars in Rental Family, a tender comedy-drama directed by Hikari, released in U.S. theaters on November 21, 2025 . He portrays a struggling American actor in Tokyo who works for a rental family agency—playing roles in strangers’ lives and discovering new connections . The film premiered at TIFF in September 2025 and quickly drew praise for Fraser’s warm, empathetic performance .
Fans and critics see echoes of his “comeback king” status here. After his Oscar-winning role in The Whale, this marks his first leading role and finds him exploring deeply human themes in a quiet, transformative story .
Next, Fraser shifts tone and pace in Pressure, a British-French historical drama set during WWII. He plays General Dwight D. Eisenhower, working alongside Andrew Scott as RAF meteorologist James Stagg in the tense days before D-Day . Pressure is slated for U.S. release on May 29, 2026, with the UK following in September . This role hints at Fraser’s growing range, diving into grounded, real-world storytelling.
Switching mediums entirely, Fraser lends his voice to Breaking Bear, an animated comedy series co-starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, Josh Gad, and Elizabeth Hurley . He plays Jer Bear in a quirky story about sibling camaraderie, forest defense, and battling eccentric threats like frackers, mobsters, and wolves . Breaking Bear will premiere on Tubi in March 2026 —a playful and unexpected turn in his career.
Perhaps the most exciting news: Brendan Fraser will return as Rick O’Connell in a long-awaited fourth installment of The Mummy franchise . The project, officially in development as of November 2025, reunites Fraser with Rachel Weisz, reprising their iconic desert-adventuring duo, and is directed by horror-comedy duo Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett) .
Although plot details and release dates are still under wraps, Fraser’s enthusiasm is palpable—he’s said he’s been waiting 20 years for this call . Studios are clearly banking on a return to the franchise’s adventurous roots.
Across these projects, Fraser reveals a clear shift in attitude. He doesn’t view his success narrative as a “comeback”; to him, he “never went that far away” . Reflecting on his past, he’s faced career lows, physical injury, and emotional struggle—but now speaks with openness about reinvention, self-worth, and resilience .
He admits ongoing struggles with confidence and embraces roles that remind him not to get too comfortable . Whether it’s retreating from action roles after realizing he was “playing hurt,” or the emotional weight of a war drama, Fraser is choosing depth over spectacle .
Brendan Fraser’s 2025-2026 slate reflects both introspection and versatility—from the emotional nuance of Rental Family to animated comedy, wartime drama, and a triumphant franchise revival. His journey isn’t about playing it safe—it’s an intentional, reflective re-emergence in Hollywood.
As he himself puts it,
“I never went that far away.”
Across varied storytelling, Fraser continues forging a meaningful and resilient legacy.
Q: When was Rental Family released?
It premiered in U.S. theaters on November 21, 2025. After a festival run, it’s now available digitally.
Q: What’s Pressure about and when will it be out?
Pressure is a WWII drama featuring Fraser as Eisenhower in the tense pre-D-Day window. It hits U.S. cinemas on May 29, 2026, with a UK release in September.
Q: What is Breaking Bear and when does it premiere?
An animated comedy series over sibling bears defending their forest from bizarre threats. Premieres on Tubi in March 2026.
Q: Is The Mummy 4 confirmed?
Yes—Brendan Fraser (and reportedly Rachel Weisz) are in talks for a fourth Mummy film, directed by Radio Silence. Development was confirmed in November 2025.
Q: How does Fraser feel about this phase of his career?
Though often framed as a “comeback,” Fraser says he “never went that far away.” He’s focused on persistence, meaningful roles, and staying grounded.
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