Anticipation builds for the upcoming horror film, “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,” which has garnered attention since its initial announcement several years ago. Despite facing challenges with test screenings and rumors regarding title changes and a shift away from classic elements of The Mummy lore, recent developments shed light on the film’s true storyline and its potential direction.
The film centers on a family—Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and their children, Shylo Molina and Emily Mitchell. When their daughter, Katie, mysteriously disappears after encountering a cursed woman, the family struggles to cope. Eight years later, an aircraft crashes, revealing a sarcophagus containing a now-adult Katie (played by Natalie Grace). However, the reunion quickly descends into horror as Katie returns with disturbing changes, unleashing a dark force within the household.
In a synopsis shared about the film, it describes the heart-wrenching tale of a journalist’s daughter who vanishes in the desert, leaving her family shattered. The atmosphere of their reunion is spoiled as they face the terrifying reality that Katie is not the same girl who disappeared.
“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” is written and directed by Lee Cronin, known for his earlier work on “Evil Dead Rise.” The cast features talented actors such as Jack Reynor as Charlie, Laia Costa as his wife, and Natalie Grace as their daughter. Notable performances also come from May Calamawy as a detective and Veronica Falcón in an undisclosed role.
While the film’s runtime is approximately two hours, updates from Warner Bros. Pictures have refuted claims of poor test screenings, asserting that such reports are unfounded. Intriguingly, a scene described as “truly vile” has raised eyebrows due to its graphic content—an intense moment involving a scorpion that leads to a character’s traumatic experience.
With its anticipated release on April 17, 2026, “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” is positioned to be a bold reinterpretation of a classic horror narrative. Fans are eagerly awaiting how this time-honored story will unfold under Cronin’s creative vision, promising a mix of suspense and supernatural intrigue.