The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is the third installment in the Mummy series, following The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. The story follows adventurer Rick O'Connell, who is now retired and living a quiet life with his family. However, he is called back into action when an ancient Chinese emperor, who was cursed and buried alive for 2,000 years, is resurrected and seeks to conquer the world using his supernatural powers.
The emperor, named Han, was cursed by a sorceress centuries ago after he betrayed and murdered his own family. In his quest for world domination, he seeks to use the Eye of Shangri-La, a mystical artifact that can grant immense power to its possessor and bring the dead back to life. O'Connell, along with his wife Evelyn and their son Alex, must stop Han and his army of undead warriors from using the Eye to achieve his evil goals.
The film takes place in China, and the characters travel to various locations throughout the country to stop Han and his forces. Along the way, they are helped by a rogue tomb raider named Zi Yuan, who has a history with Han and can provide valuable insight into his motives and weaknesses.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor features intense action sequences, stunning visual effects, and a cast of talented actors including Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, Jet Li, and Michelle Yeoh. While the film received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, it remains a popular entry in the Mummy franchise and a thrilling adventure movie for fans of action and fantasy.