Lee Cronin’s The Mummy promises a darker, more unsettling reinvention of the horror classic

A new take on The Mummy is heading to cinemas this April, with Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin reimagining the iconic monster story as a deeply unsettling horror rooted in family trauma.

Set for release in UK cinemas on 17^th April 2026, the film follows a journalist’s daughter who disappears in the desert, only to return eight years later under mysterious and disturbing circumstances. What begins as an emotional reunion quickly unravels into something far more sinister, as her family is forced to confront the terrifying reality of what has come back with her.

Rather than leaning into action and adventure, Cronin’s version looks to push the story firmly into horror territory, focusing on psychological tension and dread. The premise suggests a more intimate and emotionally driven narrative, blending supernatural elements with a fractured family dynamic.

The film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa and May Calamawy, alongside Natalie Grace and Veronica Falcón, with Cronin both writing and directing. It also brings together major names in horror behind the scenes, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing – a collaboration that signals a strong genre pedigree.

Following the success of Evil Dead Rise, expectations are high for Cronin’s next project, which appears set to offer a bold and darker reworking of one of horror’s most recognisable stories.

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The Mummy is released nationwide on 17^th April 2026.

Watch the trailer for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy here: