Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- Lee Cronin is directing a new The Mummy project for New Line Cinema, produced by Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, with Cronin also credited as writer. Release is planned for 2026. This is described as a reimagining of the franchise with Cronin promising a distinct, more personal horror approach.[1][2]
- Trailers and press materials circulating in early 2026 position the film as an origin-focused or family-centric reinterpretation, featuring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Veronica Falcón. Promotional materials emphasize a twisted, supernatural horror take on the mummy mythos.[3][8][9]
- Media coverage from late 2024 through spring 2026 frames Cronin’s Mummy as part of a broader trend of contemporary horror reinventions within the Universal Monster lineup, with reception mixed but noting Cronin’s prior Evil Dead Rise success as a driver of interest in his project.[2][6][7]
Illustration: The film appears to depart from previous Mummy iterations by focusing on a family’s experience eight years after a desert disappearance, reimagined with Cronin’s horror lens. This aligns Cronin’s track record from The Hole in the Ground to Evil Dead Rise with a trend toward psychologically tense, occult-infused storytelling.[4][2]
Would you like a brief timeline of announcements and key trailers, or a concise cast/crew snapshot with release date details? I can provide a sourced bullet list or a single-page summary.[1][2][3]
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From producer James Wan and Jason Blum comes a new vision of the Universal Monster.
gizmodo.com'Evil Dead Rise' writer-director Lee Cronin reinvents the iconic horror story 'The Mummy,' in theaters on April 17: the young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. The film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace and Veronica Falcón.
www.etonline.comKUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The Mummy franchise has had its highs — and its share of creative misfires.The original The Mummy (1932), directed by Karl Freund and starring Boris...
www.malaymail.comThis reimagining of 'The Mummy' franchise (produced by horror legends Jason Blum and James Wan) follows what happens after the young daughter of a journalist disappears without a trace in the desert. The shattered family is stunned when the girl suddenly reappears, eight years later... but what should have been a joyful reunion quickly turns into a true nightmare. Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' is in theaters on April 17.
www.etonline.comVideo. Waking the undead is never a great shout. Lee Cronin delivers a very icky and overlong take on ancient evil - and despite several bum notes, some gore hounds will find plenty to get under their teeth.
www.euronews.comGet latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Director Lee Cronin, who is known for 'Evil Dead Rise' is all set to direct and write, 'The Mummy' for the film production company, New Line Cinema, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Entertainment News 'Evil Dead Rise' Director Lee Cronin to Direct 'The Mummy'.
www.latestly.comDublin filmmaker Lee Cronin says it is an exciting time to be making films in Ireland, given the talent emerging from the country.
ground.newsWatch the first trailer for 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy,' opening April 17 in theaters.
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