The IMAX 'The Mummy' trailer meme originated in late 2016 when IMAX accidentally uploaded a version of the 2017 reboot trailer that lacked a full sound mix. The missing orchestral score and sound effects left behind only the raw, isolated vocal tracks, resulting in a hilariously awkward sequence of Tom Cruise grunting and screaming during a zero-gravity plane crash. This 'unmixed' audio became an overnight sensation, used by meme creators to represent situations that are chaotic, unfinished, or unintentionally absurd. It serves as a permanent reminder of how a technical blunder can transform a serious action blockbuster into an iconic piece of internet comedy.