This is the sequel to The Myth (2005), Jackie Chan played the archeologist Jack in both movies. This can be related by the painting of the queen that Jack gets from the Dasar expedition in The Myth (2005).
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was offered the role of Randall, but declined it.
Director Stanley Tong's previous movie, The Myth (2005), also featured a Bollywood actress, Mallika Sherawat.
The movie was also shot at Hotel Atlantis in Dubai. Happy New Year (2014) was also shot there. Sonu Sood appeared in both movies.