Lee Cronin Confirms The Mummy Post-Credits Scene Status — Should You Stay?
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has finally unearthed itself in theaters—but should you stick around after the last scare? Here’s whether there’s a mid- or post-credits stinger worth staying for.
If you just caught Lee Cronin's The Mummy in theaters and you’re wondering if you missed something by NOT sticking around for the credits, let’s clear that up right away: you didn’t. There’s nothing lurking after the credits, no secret setup, and no Marvel-style teaser. I know, these days you can’t trust the credits to actually be 'the end'—but here, the movie closes its sarcophagus and stays shut.
So, No Post-Credits Gimmicks?
Nope, nada. As much as the world seems addicted to surprise sequel hints, The Mummy keeps it old-school. Once the final scene fades out, you’re done. It’s actually a little surprising—they could have easily tacked on something cryptic with all that ancient-curse mythology floating around. But Cronin & Co. decided not to play that card.
If you’re wondering why, it might be because there’s zero official talk of a sequel right now. It’s a self-contained story, and the filmmakers seem to be content letting things unravel as they do—no half-hearted promises for a franchise (at least, not yet).
Who’s in This Thing?
The cast isn’t exactly household names—unless you’re deep into horror—but here’s the lineup:
- Jack Reynor
- Laia Costa
- May Calamawy
- Natalie Grace
- Verónica Falcón
Behind the scenes, you’ve got horror heavyweights James Wan and Jason Blum on the producing team, which probably explains why the movie actually delivers on the creepy atmosphere.
What’s the New Mummy About?
Here’s the setup (which honestly feels like it could be the start of a whole mini-universe, but again, no post-credits teases): a journalist’s young daughter vanishes out in the desert—gone without a trace. Eight years later, she turns up out of nowhere, which should be a reunion filled with tearful joy but, as you might guess from the posters, things take a giant detour into nightmare territory. Let’s just say, she doesn’t exactly return as the happy-go-lucky kid her parents remember.
'The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she’s returned to them. However, what should be a joyful reunion soon turns into a living nightmare as she starts to transform into something truly horrifying.'
Reception and Release
This new take on The Mummy hit theaters in LA with a premiere on April 9, 2026, and rolled out nationwide on April 17. So far? Reviews are mixed—pretty much right down the middle. Rotten Tomatoes has it at 53%, and Metacritic is even stingier with a score of 46. Not a disaster, but not an instant classic either.
Bottom line: if you’re heading out to see The Mummy, you can exit guilt-free when the credits roll. There’s nothing hiding in the dark… at least, not after the movie ends.