'The Mummy' Lives: New Reboot From 'Evil Dead' Rise Director Sets 2026 Release Date

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Universal's 'Mummy' franchise rises again with a fresh take from 'Evil Dead' director Lee Cronin, aiming to revive the iconic horror icon in 2026.

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Cronin, the rising horror talent behind 2022's 'Evil Dead Rise,' is set to put his gritty, modern spin on the classic 'Mummy' mythos.
Universal is banking on this new 'Mummy' reboot to kick off a shared monster universe, hoping to recapture the magic of their iconic horror legacy.

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