The sequel takes place 10 years after the events of the first film. Rick, Evelyn, and Jonathan are once again called upon to stop the resurrected Imhotep, who has come back to life to protect his son, Alexander (Freddie Boath). The group must stop Imhotep and his son, who have teamed up with a powerful artifact.
The direct-to-video sequel follows the story of a young warrior named Mathayus (Michael Copon), who becomes the right-hand man of the Scorpion King.
The third film in the new series follows Rick, Evelyn, and Jonathan as they discover the tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Jet Li). The Emperor is resurrected and begins to wreak havoc on Shanghai. The group must stop him and save the city.