Fans of Egyptian curses and ancient mysteries are getting a double dose of excitement this week. Not only has a chilling new trailer dropped for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026), but Universal Pictures has also officially confirmed the return of the franchise’s most beloved duo for a legacy sequel.
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026): A Dark Reimagining
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema released the first full trailer for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy on February 18, 2026. Directed by the mastermind behind Evil Dead Rise, this version is a sharp departure from the swashbuckling adventures of the past, leaning heavily into psychological and supernatural horror.
Key details from the trailer:
- The Plot: The story follows a journalist and his wife (Jack Reynor and Laia Costa) whose young daughter, Katie, disappears in the Cairo desert. Eight years later, she is miraculously found alive inside a 3,000-year-old sarcophagus.
- The Twist: The “joyful reunion” quickly sours as Katie displays disturbing behavior, leading to the bone-chilling line: “Don’t worry, Grandma. It’s fun to be dead.”
- Release Date: April 17, 2026.
- The Vibe: Produced by horror titans James Wan and Jason Blum, the film looks to be a gritty, “ultra-dark” take on the mummy mythos, focusing on possession and family trauma rather than traditional tomb-raiding.
The O’Connells Return: The Mummy 4 Confirmed for 2028
While Lee Cronin is bringing the scares, Universal Pictures is bringing the nostalgia. Just days ago, the studio officially announced that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reunite for an untitled fourth installment in the original franchise.
- Release Date: May 19, 2028.
- The Crew: The film will be directed by the Radio Silence duo (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett), who successfully revitalized the Scream franchise.
- 25th Anniversary Celebration: To bridge the gap, Universal is re-releasing The Mummy Returns (2001) in theaters this March to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
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