Here’s the latest on Lee Cronin and The Mummy (IMDb-related updates).
- Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is moving forward with a 2026 release window. Multiple outlets reported that Cronin would direct and co-write the Blumhouse/Atomic Monster-backed reboot, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing. This positions Cronin as the helmer behind a fresh take on the mummy franchise.[2][5]
- The cast includes Jack Reynor and Laia Costa, among others, with production taking place in Ireland ahead of the April 2026 launch. The project is described as a reimagining rather than a direct remake, promising a darker, modern horror approach.[1][2]
- Trailers and promos began surfacing in early 2026, highlighting a family-centered premise where a daughter’s disappearance and return drive the horror. The official previews confirm an April 17, 2026 theatrical release in the United States and international rollout beginning mid-April 2026.[3][4][6]
Notes
- Dates and cast details come from IMDb news pages and major entertainment outlets that covered Cronin’s involvement and the film’s production timeline. For the most current, ongoing updates (new cast, updates on production wrap, or changes to release dates), checking IMDb’s The Mummy news page and major trade outlets is best.
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Citations:
- IMDb news on The Mummy and Cronin’s role.[2]
- IMDb and trade coverage with cast and production details.[1]
- Trailers and marketing materials and release timing.[4][6][3]
Sources
An ancient force is about to be unwrapped. The first trailer for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has just hit the internet ahead of its April debut. The Mummy follows two parents still living in the shadow of the unexpected disappearance of their daughter. When she unexpectedly reappears, all signs begin pointing to
movies.mxdwn.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.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.comFrom producer James Wan and Jason Blum comes a new vision of the Universal Monster.
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