Top 10 Fantasy Films Set in Ancient Egypt

Description: An adventure film where an ancient Egyptian priest, Imhotep, is accidentally resurrected, unleashing a curse. The film combines elements of horror, fantasy, and the allure of Egyptian mythology.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1932 film of the same name, but it adds a significant amount of fantasy and action.

Description: This animated epic tells the story of Moses from the Book of Exodus, with a focus on the magical and divine elements of the tale, set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt.

Fact: The film features the voices of Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, and Michelle Pfeiffer, and its soundtrack includes the hit song "When You Believe."

Description: A sequel that brings back Imhotep and introduces the Scorpion King, expanding on the fantasy elements with a quest for an ancient artifact and the resurrection of an ancient warrior.

Fact: The film features a young Dwayne Johnson as the Scorpion King, setting up his character for the spin-off movie.

Description: This film follows the rise of Mathayus, an Akkadian assassin, who becomes the legendary Scorpion King after defeating the sorcerer Memnon. It's a blend of action, fantasy, and the mystique of ancient Egypt.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his feature film debut in this movie, which was a spin-off from "The Mummy Returns."

Description: A visually stunning film where Egyptian gods walk among humans, battling for control of Egypt. It's a mix of fantasy, mythology, and epic battles.

Fact: Despite mixed reviews, the film's visual effects and depiction of Egyptian gods were praised.

Description: Mathayus embarks on a quest to find the fabled Book of Souls, encountering magical creatures and ancient evils along the way, set in the fantastical world of ancient Egypt.

Fact: This is the fifth and final installment in the Scorpion King series.

Description: This prequel explores the early life of Mathayus, detailing his journey from a young warrior to the legendary Scorpion King, with a focus on his battles and the mystical elements of his world.

Fact: The film was released directly to video, continuing the story of the Scorpion King.

Description: Mathayus, now the Scorpion King, faces new challenges and enemies in this direct-to-video sequel, blending action with the fantasy of ancient Egyptian lore.

Fact: This installment was also released directly to video, continuing the saga of Mathayus.

Description: Mathayus must retrieve a mystical relic to prevent a power-hungry king from gaining control over the world, combining fantasy adventure with historical settings.

Fact: This film introduces a new actor, Victor Webster, as Mathayus.

Description: A science fiction film where an ancient Egyptian artifact leads to a portal to another planet, blending Egyptian mythology with interstellar travel and alien encounters.

Fact: The film's success led to a TV series and several direct-to-video sequels.