Get ready to rethink everything you know about mummies—because Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is here to shake things up. Forget the swashbuckling adventures and theme park rides; this one’s a horror-soaked nightmare you’ll never forget. When news dropped that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz were returning to their iconic roles in The Mummy franchise, fans were thrilled. But here’s where it gets controversial: Lee Cronin, the mastermind behind Evil Dead Rise, has his own The Mummy in the works—and it’s nothing like what you’re expecting. So, which one will reign supreme? And can two Mummy franchises coexist without cannibalizing each other? The first full trailer for Cronin’s film just dropped, and it’s clear: these are two very different beasts.
In Cronin’s The Mummy (yes, that’s the full title), the story takes a chilling turn. Imagine this: two parents learn their daughter, missing for eight years, has been found alive. But when they see her, something’s off. Very off. Turns out, she’s been trapped in a 3,000-year-old sarcophagus the entire time. Creepy? Absolutely. And it only gets darker from there. Starring Jack Reynor and Laia Costa as the bewildered parents, with Natalie Grace as the enigmatic daughter Katie, this film leans hard into horror—a far cry from the action-comedy vibes of Fraser’s version.
This isn’t a movie you’ll want to experience at Universal Studios; it’s a theater-only thrill ride. The trailer leaves us with a haunting question: “What happened to Katie?” And honestly, we’re dying to find out. Cronin’s vision is a bold departure from the franchise’s roots, and it’s already sparking debates. Could this kickstart a new Dark Universe? Or is there simply no room for two Mummy franchises in the same cinematic landscape?
Mark your calendars: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (yes, we’re still getting used to typing that) hits theaters on April 17. But here’s the real question: Are you ready for this eerie reimagining? And if it’s a hit, could we see a horror-driven universe rivaling the MCU? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears.
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