The Take
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) is not worth watching. The reimagining ditches globe-trotting adventure for another Blumhouse possession vehicle centered on family trauma.
Cronin brings practical gore instincts from Evil Dead Rise, but the committee script from Blumhouse and New Line flattens everything into mid-tier horror tropes.
The Verdict
The identity play here is horror fans chasing name-brand IP while pretending the franchise still delivers spectacle. Instead they get sand, screams, and therapy sessions dressed as curses.
Skip it. Watch the 1999 Brendan Fraser Mummy instead — swashbuckling fun without the Blumhouse possession cosplay.
Common Questions
What is Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) about?
A family-trauma possession story that drops the classic adventure formula.
Is Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) okay for kids?
No. Gore and horror elements make it unsuitable for children.
Why does Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) feel committee-made?
Blumhouse and New Line fingerprints flatten any original voice into safe mid horror.
