If you thought Lee Cronin pushed the limits of gore and tension with Evil Dead Rise, you haven’t seen anything yet. The director who made us rethink our relationship with cheese graters is back, and he’s setting his sights on an ancient icon.
New Line Cinema has officially announced that Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is making its way to your living room. The “audacious and twisted” retelling that critics are already saying “will make you squirm in your seat” begins its home media rollout this May.
Release Calendar: When Can You Watch?
Mark your calendars, horror fans. You have two chances to secure your copy:
- May 19, 2026: Available to buy or rent on Premium Digital (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, etc.).
- July 14, 2026: Physical Media collectors can grab the 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions.
A Nightmare Reimagined
Forget the action-adventure tropes of the past. Cronin’s vision is a visceral, R-rated descent into madness. The story follows a broken family whose world is upended when their daughter, who disappeared into the desert eight years prior, suddenly returns. However, the joyful reunion quickly turns into a “living nightmare” as they realize she hasn’t come back alone.
The film boasts a powerhouse cast, including Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Natalie Grace as the vessel for something truly ancient and demonic.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy
- Director: Lee Cronin
- Starring: Billie Roy, Hayat Kamille, Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Shylo Molina, Veronica Falcón
- Genre: Horror, Mystery
- Studio: Atomic Monster
- Runtime: 133 min
- Rating: ★ 6.7
What’s Under the Wraps? (Special Features)
Arrow Video-level attention has been paid to the bonus content. The Digital, 4K, and Blu-ray versions will include a deep dive into the practical effects and the gruelling process of creating a modern monster:
- The Making of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy: A look at the director’s “striking vision” for the film and how he maintained a claustrophobic atmosphere of relentless terror.
- A Bloody and Grotesque Spectacle: This is for the gore-hounds. A behind-the-scenes look at the SFX involving “blood, bugs, and toenails.” It also highlights Natalie Grace’s physical transformation into a demon-possessed vessel.
- Possession and Ancient Demons: An exploration of the film’s Egyptian roots, demonic rituals, and the visceral reality of filming those haunting possession scenes.
- Deleted Scenes: Content that was just too intense (or long) for the 134-minute theatrical cut.
- Audio Commentary: Insightful track from Writer/Director/Executive Producer Lee Cronin.
Technical Specs for the Audiophiles
If you’re picking up the 4K UHD or Blu-ray, expect a reference-quality experience. The film features Dolby Atmos (TrueHD) audio, ensuring that every skittering bug and demonic whisper surrounds you. With a 134-minute runtime and an R rating for “strong disturbing violent content, gore, and language,” this is definitely not the Mummy movie you’ll want to show the kids.
The Verdict: With the combined power of Atomic Monster (James Wan) and Blumhouse (Jason Blum) producing alongside Cronin, The Mummy looks to be the definitive horror event for the summer of 2026.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy
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