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'The Mummy' Reboot Set With ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin

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Blumhouse and Atomic Monster team up to resurrect Universal's 'The Mummy' franchise with 'Evil Dead Rise' director Lee Cronin at the helm.
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  • Lee Cronin, the director behind the cult hit 'Evil Dead Rise', will write and direct the new 'Mummy' reboot, bringing his signature campy and horror-infused style to the iconic monster.
  • The 'Mummy' reboot has been dated for an April 17, 2026 release, giving Cronin and the production team two years to put a fresh spin on the classic Universal monster.
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Lee Cronin, Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, Universal, 'The Mummy', 'Evil Dead Rise'
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