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The Mummy: R-Rated Horror Revives Classic Franchise in 2026

3/26/2026

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Lee Cronin (director) leads The Mummy, set to release on April 17, 2026.
The film carries an R rating for strong violent content, gore, language, and brief drug use.
The plot follows a journalist whose daughter returns after eight years, turning a reunion into a nightmare.
The film is produced by James Wan and Jason Blum, as Universal aims for a revival after The Wolf Man's disappointing performance.

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Story summary

Lee Cronin (director) leads The Mummy, set to release on April 17, 2026.
The film carries an R rating for strong violent content, gore, language, and brief drug use.
The plot follows a journalist whose daughter returns after eight years, turning a reunion into a nightmare.
The film is produced by James Wan and Jason Blum, as Universal aims for a revival after The Wolf Man's disappointing performance.