Info in Movie News | Lee Cronin, the horror moviemaker behind Evil Dead Rise, has officially wrapped shooting on The Mummy, a brand-new reboot of one of cinema’s most legendary monsters. Set to hit theaters on April 17, 2026, the movie promises a darker and more atmospheric take on the iconic story, and the completion of shooting means things are moving full speed ahead.
According to Collider, The Mummy will star Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, Verónica Falcón, and May Calamawy. Though no other information about the story has been revealed, Reynor is believed to be the character of the mummy, but this is unconfirmed. This movie is going to be the version that is most faithful to the tragic love story from the earlier ones between The Mummy, starting from the 1932 Boris Karloff original to the Brendan Fraser trilogy. However, this time, expect a more psychological and horror-orientated version of the story, less fighting, and more scary.
Furthermore, subsequently, this revival also represents a momentous change of the course of events in the history of the series as well. There is an interesting fact that for the first time The Mummy will not be printed and distributed by the Universal Pictures company. Instead, New Line Cinema is managing the distribution, and at the same time, production is being led by Cronin himself through his Doppelgängers banner, genre heavyweights Jason Blum (Blumhouse Productions), James Wan (Atomic Monster), and John Keville are also throwing their weight behind the project. The Mummy is thus positioned to be more than just another remake with such a big creative team at the helm of production and distribution.
The name Lee Cronin rings a bell with the thriller fans. Having his first horror movie The Hole in the Ground, he got a lot of attention and was highly mentioned in 2023 after Evil Dead Rise that was very well accepted by the old fans and the new ones. His ability to create a frightening mood and tell simple, emotional stories has helped him to become one of the horror genre's most promising directors. He is also tied as the executive producer for the next Evil Dead Burn, which is going to be another proof of his love for the genre.
What makes this incarnation of The Mummy different is its mood. The first versions of the adaptations of the movie were more inclined toward adventure or were simply blockbusters. However, Cronin’s take seems to be more focused on the characters and emotionally distressing. As a result of borrowing gothic and mythology elements, the new Mummy is not only a monster of revenge but also a being who suffers from a forgetful ancient love. This also gives room for the characters to have more complicated and interesting arcs especially if there are actors like Laia Costa and May Calamawy on board.
There is also another point of cultural representation. As a result of choosing actors from different racial backgrounds, it is made clear that the story will not talk about ancient Egypt in a one-sided manner but rather in a multiple-perspective manner. Besides, Cronin’s mature storytelling can help to bring more depth that is usually absent in mainstream horror remakes to the movie.
While the fans are still waiting for the first official trailer or the synopsis, they have the right to be very excited. The Mummy may be a fresh start of the franchise if the team behind the camera and the actors on it are all strong and the creative direction of the movie intends to be respectful, yet changing the original work. Thus, fans of this movie can watch the older versions of The Mummy, which are still available on various platforms, to explore the new wave of horror that will come in 2026.
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