Cronins Mummy Reimagining Slated for 2026 Release

Lee Cronin's latest horror venture, a reimagining of the classic "The Mummy" monster, arrives in theaters on April 17, 2026, promising a fresh take on the enduring tale of ancient curses and family trauma. Directed and written by the filmmaker behind the 2023 hit "Evil Dead Rise," the Warner Bros. and Blumhouse production centers on a journalist's young daughter who vanishes into the desert and reappears eight years later, trapped in a sarcophagus and unleashing supernatural terror on her stunned family.

The story follows Charlie and Larissa Cannon, played by Jack Reynor and Laia Costa, as they grapple with the return of their daughter Katie, portrayed by Natalie Grace. What begins as a hopeful reunion spirals into horror when Katie emerges frail and unrecognizable, her presence tied to an ancient Egyptian curse that manifests as possession-like disturbances in their home. The cast also includes May Calamawy, Veronica Falcón, Gideon Emery, and others, delivering performances that early viewers have praised for their intensity, particularly Grace's chilling depiction of the afflicted child.

Produced by horror icons James Wan of "Saw" and "Insidious" fame, alongside Jason Blum,...