In thrilling news for horror and monster movie fans, Blumhouse Productions has announced that a new Mummy film is officially in development. The project will be helmed by none other than Lee Cronin, the visionary director behind last year’s critically acclaimed Evil Dead Rise. Known for his knack for delivering bone-chilling atmospheres and intense horror, Cronin’s involvement has already sparked excitement among fans of the genre.
Blumhouse, the studio renowned for breathing new life into classic horror properties, is behind the project. After the successful reimagining of The Invisible Man in 2020, which was both a critical and commercial hit, Blumhouse has been on a mission to modernise some of Universal’s iconic monsters for a new generation. With the highly anticipated Wolf Man being released on the 17th January 2025, the Mummy reboot is the next step in what’s shaping up to be a renaissance for classic creature features.
Plot details remain under wraps, but sources suggest that this new version will steer clear of the bombastic action of previous iterations, such as the 2017 Tom Cruise-led film, and instead focus on a more grounded, suspenseful approach, in line with Blumhouse’s signature style. Fans can expect a darker, more atmospheric take on the ancient horror tale, which could lean heavily into psychological thrills and tension.
Given the success of The Invisible Man and the high anticipation surrounding Wolf Man, it’s no surprise that fans are eagerly awaiting Blumhouse’s treatment of another classic monster. If Cronin’s work on Evil Dead Rise is anything to go by, audiences can expect a terrifying, visceral, and utterly gripping new chapter in the legendary Mummy saga.
The release date has not yet been announced, but with Cronin and Blumhouse at the helm, expectations are sky-high for this promising reboot of one of cinema’s most enduring monsters.