"The Scorpion King" is a 2002 American historical epic film directed by Chuck Russell and starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Steven Brand, and Michael Clarke Duncan. The movie is a prequel to the 1999 film "The Mummy" and follows the story of the titular character, Mathayus, a young warrior who rises to become the king of Egypt.

He escapes execution and, wanting revenge, kidnaps Cassandra to break Memnon’s foresight. During their journey, Mathayus learns Cassandra doesn’t serve Memnon willingly — she’s his prisoner. They are pursued by Memnon’s army and his chief commander, Thorak.

While not legally abandoned (Universal Pictures still holds the copyright), The Scorpion King is often treated as "culturally abandoned." It is rarely on premium streaming services. When it appears, it jumps between Peacock, Tubi, and Amazon Prime with ads. Frustrated fans turn to the Archive for a permanent, ad-free, drm-free copy.