The Scorpion King: Rise Of A Warrior May 2026

But today, we’re diving into the sequel no one asked for but everyone with a remote control and a Sunday afternoon has accidentally watched: (2012).

Let’s be honest. When you hear “The Scorpion King,” you probably think of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the 2002 original—a sweaty, sword-and-sorcery spin-off from The Mummy Returns that knew exactly what it was: a B-movie with an A+ physique. the scorpion king: rise of a warrior

3 out of 5 golden scorpions. Watch if you like: Cheap swords, louder-than-life villains, and the specific thrill of watching a cast that includes both Ron Perlman and a pro-wrestler turned actor fighting a zombie army. But today, we’re diving into the sequel no

So go ahead. Give it a chance. Just don’t blame me if you suddenly want to rewatch The Mummy trilogy immediately after. Have you seen The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior? Or are you a purist who stops at the Rock’s version? Let me know in the comments—just keep your scorpions to yourself. 3 out of 5 golden scorpions

The plot, such as it is, follows Mathayus as a mercenary haunted by past losses. He gets pulled into a power struggle involving a mad king, a forbidden book of the dead (because every Mummy -verse movie needs one), and a princess who can do more than just look decorative. Let’s talk about the antagonist: King Talus, played by Billy Zane .