Lee Cronin's The Mummy
The poster shows a girl was screaming while she was wrapped and the sarcophagus was opened
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Lee Cronin
Written by Lee Cronin
Produced by
  • James Wan
  • Jason Blum
  • John Keville
Starring
  • Jack Reynor
  • Laia Costa
  • May Calamawy
  • Verónica Falcón
Cinematography Dave Garbett
Edited by Bryan Shaw
Music by Stephen McKeon
Production
companies
  • New Line Cinema
  • Atomic Monster
  • Blumhouse Productions
  • Wicked/Good
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • April 17, 2026 (2026-04-17)
Running time
133 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English

Lee Cronin's The Mummy, or simply The Mummy, is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Lee Cronin. A reimagining of The Mummy franchise, the film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Verónica Falcón. James Wan and Jason Blum produce the film through their respective production banners, Atomic Monster and Blumhouse Productions, alongside Wicked/Good.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy is scheduled to be released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 17, 2026.

Premise

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.[2]

— Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema

Cast

  • Jack Reynor as Charlie Cannon, a journalist
  • Laia Costa as Larissa Cannon, Charlie's wife
  • May Calamawy
  • Natalie Grace as Katie Cannon, Charlie and Larissa's middle child who went missing
  • Verónica Falcón as Carmen, Larissa's mother
  • May Elghety
  • Shylo Molina as Sebastián Cannon, Charlie and Larissa's eldest child
  • Billie Roy as Maud Cannon, Charlie and Larissa's youngest child
  • Hayat Kamille as the Magician

Production

In June 2024, New Line Cinema dated an untitled film written and directed by Lee Cronin for April 17, 2026.[3] The following December, the untitled film was revealed to be a reimagining of The Mummy, entitled Lee Cronin's The Mummy. Blumhouse Productions, Atomic Monster, and Cronin's production banner Doppelgängers (later renamed Wicked/Good) produced for New Line Cinema.[4][5]

In March 2025, Jack Reynor and Laia Costa were cast in the film.[6][7] In the subsequent months, Verónica Falcón, May Calamawy, May Elghety, Natalie Grace, Shylo Molina and Billie Roy joined the cast.[8][9] In July, Hayat Kamille was added to the cast.[10]

Principal photography began in Ireland and Spain on March 24, 2025, and concluded on June 25.[11][12][13]

Release

Lee Cronin's The Mummy is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 17, 2026.[4][5][14] It is expected to be released in IMAX theaters.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Lee Cronin's The Mummy (18)". BBFC. April 9, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  2. ^ Gubecka, Zanda (January 9, 2026). "'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Synopsis & Plot Details Revealed (Exclusive)". Feature First. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 13, 2024). "Atomic Monster & Blumhouse Teaming With New Line For New Movie From 'Evil Dead Rise's Lee Cronin; April 2026 Release Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Kit, Borys (December 20, 2024). "'The Mummy' Being Written and Directed by 'Evil Dead Rise' Filmmaker Lee Cronin (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Barnes, Mike (January 7, 2026). "Horror Maestro Lee Cronin Set for an Oscar Wilde Award (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 24, 2025). "Jack Reynor Boards Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' For Atomic Monster, Blumhouse & New Line". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  7. ^ Kit, Borys (March 25, 2025). "Laia Costa Joins Jack Reynor in Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 10, 2025). "Blumhouse, Atomic Monster & New Line's 'The Mummy' Enwraps Veronica Falcón, May Calamawy & May Elghety". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 15, 2025). "Blumhouse & New Line's 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Adds Natalie Grace". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 8, 2025). "Atomic Monster & Blumhouse 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Adds Hayat Kamille". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  11. ^ Dutta, Shubhabrata (March 13, 2025). "Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' Reboot Starts Filming in Ireland in March". The CinemaHolic. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  12. ^ Northrup, Ryan (March 24, 2025). "Blumhouse's The Mummy Reboot Casts Midsommar Actor As First Star, Filming Start Timeline Reportedly Revealed [Updated]". ScreenRant. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  13. ^ T, Amber (June 25, 2025). "Lee Cronin's The Mummy Has Wrapped Filming". Fangoria. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  14. ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (January 12, 2026). "First Poster & Images from Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy,' Described as 'Poltergeist' Meets 'Seven'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  15. ^ "Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Movie Tickets & Showtimes Near You". www.imax.com. March 24, 2026. Retrieved March 25, 2026.