Title Change Signals Darker Direction
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have officially retitled their anticipated 2026 horror release from The Mummy to The Resurrected. This deliberate decision aims to distinguish the new film from prior adventure-driven ‘Mummy’ franchises starring Brendan Fraser and Tom Cruise. The change reflects the film’s departure from the classic action-horror hybrids to a more intense and standalone horror narrative.
New Plot and Creative Team Unveiled
The Resurrected tells the unsettling story of a father whose daughter, missing for eight years, suddenly returns home bearing the possession of an ancient Egyptian mummy spirit. This possession forces the father into an agonizing choice that propels the film into darker supernatural territory.
The project is guided by writer and director Lee Cronin, known for his work on Evil Dead Rise, bringing a strong horror pedigree to the helm. Production is handled by James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions, two powerhouse teams noted for their impact on modern horror cinema.
Anticipation Builds for April 2026 Release
Set to premiere in theaters on April 17, 2026, The Resurrected finished production by June 2025. Early promotions have introduced the film’s stark and chilling tagline, and a trailer release is expected by the end of 2025. This timeline sets the stage for fans of horror to prepare for an experience distinctly separate from previous entries related to The Mummy legacy.
