Blumhouse Productions has become a standout in Hollywood by both creating original horror movies and successfully bringing classic franchises back to life. While the 2018 reboot of Halloween and its follow-ups are their biggest hits, they’ve also had success with revivals like 2020’s The Invisible Man, directed by Leigh Whannell. This success has led to Blumhouse taking on other Universal monster properties, with a Wolf Man reboot released earlier this year and a new Mummy movie planned for 2026.
There are two key details about Blumhouse’s upcoming reboot of The Mummy. First, it’s directed and written by Lee Cronin, who also directed Evil Dead Rise. Second, it’s being distributed by Warner Bros. and New Line Cinemas. While information about the film has been limited, it’s always been referred to as The Mummy or Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. However, the movie’s direction may be shifting, potentially due to the poor performance of Tom Cruise’s previous Mummy film.
Blumhouse’s Reboot of The Mummy Reportedly Changes Titles, And It’s Smart
Film reporter Daniel Richtman says the upcoming reboot of The Mummy, produced by Blumhouse, has a new title: The Resurrected. This is unusual because every previous Mummy movie, starting with the 1932 film starring Boris Karloff, has included the word “Mummy” in its title. From The Mummy’s Ghost in 1944 to the 1999 and 2017 versions, the title has always maintained that connection. This new film breaks with that tradition, and it’s likely a good thing.
The new “Mummy” movie might have changed its title for one of two reasons. First, the negative reaction to the 2017 film, also called “The Mummy,” could make audiences hesitant about another movie with the same name. Even if there’s no actual connection between the films, viewers might still associate them. Keeping the original title could hurt the new movie’s chances before it even comes out.
There’s a more practical, though less interesting, reason for the title change: trademark and ownership rights. Universal previously owned all the films called “The Mummy,” which could have caused issues for Warner Bros. It’s likely both this and the negative association with the 2017 Tom Cruise “Mummy” film played a role. Audiences remember that film – and its poorly received trailer – and Warner Bros. didn’t want to be tied to it, especially since they didn’t own the rights to the title anyway. Ultimately, the change benefits everyone involved.
A new report about the movie previously known as The Mummy reveals details about its story, which has been kept secret until now. The film centers on a man (likely Jack Reynor) whose daughter reappears after being missing for almost ten years, but he soon discovers she’s become possessed by an ancient Egyptian mummy. These plot details explain the title change – the movie doesn’t seem connected to Universal’s previous Mummy films and offers a fresh take on the classic story that audiences might not anticipate.
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