In the upcoming fourth film, Tad and the Magic Lamp (slated for release on August 26, 2026), Tad and Sara have become parents to a two-year-old daughter named Olimpia (Oli). The transition to parenthood serves as the central plot driver for several reasons: Conflict with the Mummy: The Mummy (Momia) feels neglected and jealous because he is no longer the center of Tad and Sara's attention now that they have a baby. The Inciting Incident: Driven by this jealousy, the Mummy finds a magic lamp and wishes to travel back in time to when he was "young and loved," accidentally transporting the entire group—including baby Oli—into the distant past. Mission to Save Their Child: A major part of the mission involves Tad and Sara working together to prevent the Mummy from accidentally erasing Olimpia’s existence through his timeline-altering wish. Character Development: The story focuses on Tad’s growth as he learns to balance his life as an explorer with his new responsibilities as a father and leader. The film, directed by Enrique Gato, follows the group across historical locations such as ancient Greece and Peru as they race to fix the timeline and return home. In the upcoming fourth installment, Tad and the Magic Lamp (slated for release on August 26, 2026), Tad and Sara are introduced as parents to drive the film's central conflict. A New Family Dynamic The story picks up with Tad and Sara having transitioned from romantic partners to a committed family. Daughter Olimpia (Oli): They are now parents to a two-year-old girl named Olimpia, described as "adorable and intrepid". Reason for Parenthood: This narrative choice serves as the catalyst for the film's plot. The presence of a child shifts Tad's attention away from his long-time companion, the Mummy. The Plot Catalyst The introduction of their daughter creates a "jealousy cycle" that sets the adventure in motion: The Mummy's Jealousy: Feeling neglected and no longer the center of attention because of the new baby, the Mummy discovers a legendary Magic Lamp in London. The Wish: Consumed by this jealousy, the Mummy wishes to return to a time when he was "young and loved". The Consequence: The wish goes wrong, accidentally transporting the entire group—Tad, Sara, their child, and pets—back through time to ancient Greece, Peru, and the Middle East. This shift to parenthood also forces Tad to grow as a leader, as he must now protect his family while navigating historical periods to fix the timeline. Managing Family and Peril As new parents, their primary struggle is maintaining their adventurous lifestyle while ensuring the safety of a toddler: The "Intrepid" Toddler: Olimpia is described as an "adorable and intrepid" child. Keeping up with a curious two-year-old in dangerous environments like narrow cliff edges or dark tunnels adds a layer of constant stress to their expeditions. Time-Travel Disruption: The family is unexpectedly transported through time to ancient Greece, Peru, and the Middle East. Tad and Sara must find a way to protect Oli in these unpredictable historical periods while searching for a way to fix the timeline. Emotional and Interpersonal Strain The transition to parenthood creates unexpected friction within their close-knit group: The Mummy's Jealousy: A major challenge is the fallout from the Mummy feeling neglected. Because Tad and Sara are understandably focused on Oli, the Mummy feels he is no longer the center of attention, leading him to make the reckless wish on the Magic Lamp that triggers the film's conflict. Tad's Leadership Pressure: Tad faces deep personal insecurities. He must evolve from a clumsy explorer into a responsible leader and father figure, a role that forces him to step up in ways he never has before. Global and Historical Stakes While caring for a child, Tad and Sara must lead a global race to prevent the Mummy from permanently altering the course of history. This requires them to "unite forces" more than ever to balance childcare with the urgent need to return their group to their own time.