October 6, 2025, 11:35 am | Read time: 2 minutes
For decades, “The Mummy” has been one of Hollywood’s most famous adventure and horror series. Whether it’s the classic from the 1930s, the cult films with Brendan Fraser, or the short-lived reboot with Tom Cruise–few franchises have been revived as often. Now there’s movement again: Director Lee Cronin, known for the horror film “Evil Dead Rise,” is working on a new Mummy film set to hit theaters in 2026.
Lee Cronin Brings Fresh Horror
The new film titled “The Mummy” is being developed in collaboration with Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Cronin’s own studio Doppelgängers–the production houses behind international horror hits like “Paranormal Activity” and “Annabelle.” The project is supported by New Line Cinema and, for the first time, does not involve Universal, which shaped the series for decades. Cronin aims to modernize the story and focus more on classic horror elements. He told “The Hollywood Reporter” that he wants to “bring something very old and very terrifying to life.”
The “The Mummy” film series is currently available for rent on Amazon Prime Video.
Cronin posted on Instagram that filming began on March 24–a clear indication that the project is already actively underway. The main roles feature Jack Reynor, known from “Midsommar,” and Laia Costa, from productions like “Victoria” and “Only You.” This cast suggests a reorientation rather than a nostalgic throwback.
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A Look Back at the Past
The story of “The Mummy” dates back to the 1930s when Universal released the first film. The franchise achieved its greatest success in the late 1990s with Brendan Fraser in the lead role: “The Mummy” (1999), “The Mummy Returns” (2001), and “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” (2008) uniquely combined adventure, action, and humor.
In 2017, a failed reboot with Tom Cruise followed, intended as the start of Universal’s planned “Dark Universe”–a shared film universe with classic monsters. The project failed after weak reviews and disappointing box office results.
Speculation About Brendan Fraser’s Return
Rumors about Brendan Fraser’s return persist, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Everything indicates that Cronin’s film is an independent reinterpretation that focuses more on horror and suspense.