Lee Cronin's The Mummy Locks In Digital Premiere Date—Here’s When You Can Watch

So, if you missed Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' in theaters (don’t worry, you weren’t alone), you’ll soon be able to watch it from the comfort of your couch. Universal and Blumhouse tried to resurrect another of their classic monsters with this one, but let’s just say—results have been…mixed.

The Monster Movie Universe—Or Whatever’s Left of It

If you haven’t been tracking Universal’s attempts to modernize (or “reboot,” if you like that word) their horror icons, here’s the quick primer:

• 2020: Leigh Whannell kicks things off with 'The Invisible Man,' which everyone (rightly) liked. It made money, critics dug it, and suddenly people thought Universal finally figured it out.
• Next up: Whannell’s 'Wolf Man,' arriving in 2025, which—spoiler—doesn’t land nearly as well.
• Most recently: Lee Cronin steps in with 'The Mummy.' And not everyone’s happy about it.

The Numbers Game

Now, before we get into the movie itself, let’s talk numbers. 'The Mummy' cost about $22 million to make. It’s pulled in $86 million worldwide. That isn’t exactly smash hit territory, but it’s not a disaster, either. Basically, it made a bit of money, but no one’s popping champagne over at Universal.

About That Critical Reception…

Here’s where things get messy. Early trailers and pre-release hype positioned 'The Mummy' as a terrifying, must-see-on-the-big-screen horror reset. Once the critics actually got to see it, the enthusiasm vanished. As of now, it's sitting at a 47% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 186 reviews logged. There’s consensus that the story never really figures itself out, and the scares just don’t have much bite—especially compared to what fans want from something this iconic.

Home Release & What to Expect

Whether you skipped it in theaters or just prefer your horror in sweatpants, you can watch 'The Mummy' at home soon. The film hits digital purchase on May 19. Streaming? It’s almost certainly heading to Peacock, though there’s no official streaming date yet.

Quick plot rundown (because, honestly, it’s probably not quite what you’d expect from something called 'The Mummy'): A family is reunited with their daughter Katie, who’d vanished in the Egyptian desert eight years ago. Sounds happy, until things get deeply weird—the girl who returned isn’t the same, thanks to an ancient evil hitching a ride back with her.

"The joyous reunion turns into a living nightmare when they realize the girl who returned is not the same child, having been possessed by an ancient, malevolent force."

Cronin’s Style and Where It Falters

If the director’s name seems familiar, it’s probably from 'Evil Dead Rise'—where Cronin made a decently nasty splash and delivered some gnarly possession scenes in a cramped apartment setting. He tries to bring that same unhinged intensity here, but it doesn’t stick the landing. The pacing meanders, the possession plot never quite gels, and the thing runs a little longer than it has any right to.

Meet the Cast

Who’s getting terrorized this time? Here’s the lineup:

• Jack Reynor
• Laia Costa
• May Calamawy
• Natalie Grace

What’s Next for These Monsters?

Honestly, prospects for more reimaginings aren’t looking great after two flops in a row. Universal and Blumhouse may put their monster master plan on ice for now. The next one up (not exactly a classic monster, but in the same horror vein) is Mike Flanagan’s untitled 'Exorcist' movie, landing next year—and rumor is, he’s going for the scariest thing he’s ever done.

As always, strange things happen when a movie flops in theaters but hits streaming, so maybe 'The Mummy' finds its audience at home. For now, it seems like another case of high hopes—ancient curses—and the kind of reception that makes studios very nervous.