Jack Reynor and Laia Costa Join 'The Mummy' Cast for Special Screening in Los Angeles The stars of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy reunited for a special screening of the film on Thursday, April 9, at Hollywood Post 43 – American Legion in Los Angeles. The event marked a key moment ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on April 17. Jack Reynor and Laia Costa, who reprise their roles from the 2023 film, were joined by co-stars May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Veronica Falcon, May Elghety, Shylo Molina, Billie Roy, Hayat Kamille, and others. Writer and director Lee Cronin, along with producers James Wan and Jason Blum, attended the screening, underscoring the film’s significance within the franchise. The film follows the story of a young journalist’s daughter who vanishes into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the family is reunited when she is returned to them, only for the event to spiral into a terrifying ordeal. Cronin described the project as a departure from previous Mummy films, emphasizing its unique blend of horror and psychological tension. “This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening.” The film’s synopsis highlights its focus on the family’s emotional and psychological unraveling, contrasting with earlier entries in the franchise that leaned heavily on supernatural elements. Cronin’s approach aims to ground the story in the characters’ personal struggles, creating a more intimate and unsettling experience for viewers. The director’s vision aligns with the broader trend in horror cinema to prioritize character-driven narratives over overt spectacle.#los_angeles #universal_pictures #lee_cronin #jack_reynor #laia_costa
Jack Reynor: 'Love that 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' has graphic horror while also being incredibly funny' Filmmaker Lee Cronin is set to deliver a chilling and unconventional take on the classic mummy mythos with Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, a film that promises to blend graphic horror with dark humor. Actor Jack Reynor, who stars in the project, has expressed his enthusiasm for the film’s bold approach, highlighting both his personal connection to the project and its creative risks. The movie, which is set for a theatrical release in India on April 17, 2026, features a cast including Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Veronica Falcón. Reynor shared his thoughts on the film’s development, emphasizing the unique tone and energy of the script. “When I read the script, I was super excited for a number of reasons,” he said in a statement. He noted his admiration for Cronin’s work as an Irish filmmaker, stating, “Lee Cronin is a great Irish filmmaker whose work I’ve always had a huge amount of respect for, so I was really excited to work with him.” The actor also praised the opportunity to collaborate with his friend, Macdara Kelleher, who co-directed their first film. “Getting to do it at home in Ireland was also massive for all of us. We were very proud to be making a film like this, with this kind of scope, at this size, with such a great creative team behind us.” The film’s premise centers on a young daughter of a journalist who vanishes into the desert without a trace, only to return eight years later. What should be a joyful reunion quickly devolves into a nightmare for the fractured family. Reynor described the script as “so bonkers and tonally broad,” adding that it felt like “a wild time.#lee_cronin #jack_reynor #macdara_kelleher #laia_costa #may_calamawy
Blumhouse Halfway to Halloween Event Kicks Off With 'The Mummy' in Theaters Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema, and Dolby Cinema have partnered to celebrate the Halfway to Halloween event with the premiere of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy in theaters. The one-night event, scheduled for April 16 at 7 p.m., will screen exclusively in Dolby Cinema across 183 AMC Theatres locations in 47 cities nationwide. Tickets for the opening night sneak peek are now available. The premiere is designed to showcase the film in Dolby’s full-precision audio and laser projection, emphasizing the director’s vision for an immersive horror experience. Lee Cronin described the film as one that “gets under your skin in the most literal way possible,” with images so unsettling that viewers may “look away and not be able to stop looking at the same time.” He highlighted the unique experience of watching the film on opening night in Dolby’s format, surrounded by an audience unaware of what’s to come. Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse, emphasized the importance of the event for horror fans, stating that “horror fans don’t wait for Halloween—they live in it all year.” This year’s Halfway to Halloween marks a shift from previous years, which featured beloved titles from the Blumhouse-Atomic Monster library. Instead, the event now offers a same-night, first-night premiere for one of the most anticipated horror films of 2026. The film’s simultaneous release across the country in Dolby Cinema aims to create a shared, collective experience for fans.#dolby_cinema #new_line_cinema #blumhouse #atomic_monster #lee_cronin
