Lee Cronin's The Mummy: Unveiling a Modern Twist on Ancient Evil

Lee Cronin's The Mummy: Unveiling a Modern Twist on Ancient Evil

Lee Cronin, the director of "Evil Dead Rise," has signed on to write and direct a new project for Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions, and New Line Cinema. The project was revealed to be a new take on "The Mummy," set to be released on April 17, 2026, under the title "Lee Cronin's The Mummy." The film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Veronica Falcón, Hayat Kamille, and May Elghety, with details about their characters yet to be disclosed. This project is not related to the classic Universal horror property but offers a fresh perspective on the ancient mummified undead trope. The film is co-financed by Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, with James Wan producing alongside Jason Blum and John Keville. The plot details are being kept under wraps, but Cronin aims to bring a modern twist to the ageless evil. The Morse code message shared by the director hints at dark spirits and an evil darkness from ancient Egyptian civilization. Stay tuned for more updates on Lee Cronin's The Mummy!