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Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ drops trailer ahead of April 2026 release

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<p>The highly anticipated horror film, <em>The Mummy,</em> directed by <em>Evil Dead Rise</em> filmmaker Lee Cronin, is set to hit cinemas worldwide on April 15, 2026. The official trailer was finally released last January 13, 2026.</p><p>Starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Veronica Falcón, <em>The Mummy </em>introduces a terrifying story that begins with a heartbreaking disappearance.</p><p>The film follows Katie, the young daughter of a journalist who vanishes in the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the family is left stunned when she is suddenly returned to them—what should have been a joyful reunion quickly turns into a horrifying nightmare.</p><div><br/></div><p>WATCH THE TRAILER:</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1280" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dg8AzYx6Tsw" title="Lee Cronin&#x27;s The Mummy | Official Trailer" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Lee Cronin is an Irish award-winning writer and director. He is known for directing the <em>Evil Dead Rise</em> (2023) that grossed over $147 million worldwide. This year, he is set to bring another chilling story to the big screen with <em>The Mummy</em>. In an interview with IGN, Cronin shares that the question that sparked him to write the film. “What if this mummy wasn&#x27;t a pharaoh or a king but an everyday person? And what if that person was needed for something else?”</p><p>Unlike the teaser released last month, the official trailer dives deeper into the plot. It reveals how the police finally report that the missing child has been found after eight long years. But as Katie returns, the unsettling atmosphere intensifies, especially with her disturbing appearance and eerie presence.</p><p>“In Lee Cronin I trust– I am HYPED,” a netizen commented on Warner Bros’ trailer release via Instagram, showing how audiences are already confident in Cronin’s ability to deliver chilling horror. Fans flooded the comment section with excitement for another iconic horror movie. </p><p>The trailer delivers a darker, creepier vibe—making the film feel even more intense, thrilling, and terrifying as viewers finally get a clearer glimpse of the story.</p><p>With its haunting premise and eerie visuals, <em>The Mummy</em> is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about horror releases of 2026. The Mummy will premiere worldwide through Warner Bros. Pictures on April 15, 2026, while it will arrive in North American theaters and IMAX on April 17, 2026. </p><div><br/></div><div><em>—By Jhezierae Alcantara, PUSH ABS-CBN Intern</em></div><div> </div>

<p>Lee Cronin offers a different take on the classical movie monster 'The Mummy.'</p>