Get ready for a spine-chilling showdown—Blumhouse is resurrecting the 94-year-old Universal Monster franchise with Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, but here’s the catch: it’s already facing a major hurdle. A sneak peek of the upcoming film was recently unveiled, promising a fresh take on the iconic monster from the director of Evil Dead Rise. But here’s where it gets controversial—another The Mummy sequel starring Brendan Fraser is also in the works, and it’s got fans buzzing. Could this lead to a monster-sized clash at the box office? Let’s unwrap the details.
Cronin’s version follows a journalist whose daughter vanishes in the desert, only to return eight years later in a way no one expected. Set to release on April 17, 2025, the film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and May Calamawy. Meanwhile, Fraser’s The Mummy 4, directed by Ready or Not duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, is expected to reunite Fraser and Rachel Weisz, reigniting the magic of the 1999 original. But here’s the part most people miss: with both films targeting horror and monster fans, they risk cannibalizing each other’s audiences. And let’s be honest—Fraser’s franchise has the nostalgia factor on its side.
While separate continuities (think The Batman, Joker, and the DCU) prove that multiple franchises can coexist, timing is everything. If The Mummy 4 had stayed under wraps a little longer, Cronin’s film might have had a better shot at standing alone. Instead, it’s now in a race against a fan-favorite sequel. Bold prediction: Fraser’s version will likely dominate, but Cronin’s could carve out its own niche—if it dares to be different.
How? By leaning into what Cronin does best: gore, horror, and dark humor. An R-rating could set it apart from Fraser’s family-friendly adventures, allowing Cronin to explore the franchise’s darker, untapped potential. Imagine a Mummy film that’s less Indiana Jones and more actual nightmare fuel. That’s a game-changer.
Controversial question: Can two Mummy franchises truly coexist, or is this a battle only one can win? Are you Team Fraser or Team Cronin? Share your thoughts below and join the debate in the ComicBook Forum (https://forum.comicbook.com/)!
