'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Takes the Monster Franchise In ...
From producer James Wan and Jason Blum comes a new vision of the Universal Monster.
gizmodo.comHere’s the latest I can summarize based on recent reporting:
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There have been ongoing updates about Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, including progress on production and casting announcements, with a target release in 2026. Reports have indicated that filming wrapped in mid-2025 and that Cronin is delivering a darker, more psychological take on the mummy mythos.[2][3]
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Cast additions included Laia Costa joining the project, with other reports naming Jack Reynor as a lead alongside Costa, as the ensemble takes shape for Cronin’s reimagining of The Mummy.[3]
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Public statements from Cronin and coverage suggest the film aims to distinguish itself from previous Mummy installments, promising a fresh tone and a more earth-bound, horror-forward approach.[1]
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Some outlets have speculated about test screenings and potential changes, but official details about title, release schedule, or plot specifics remain closely held.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles and provide links, or summarize the status as of a specific date. I can also create a quick timeline of confirmed production milestones (announcement, casting, filming, wrap, release window) with citations.