Where to start
The Mummy
2 versions · originally a film, 1999
The Mummy explores the terrifying intersection of ancient, supernatural curses and the desperate human struggle to survive encroaching desert horrors.
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The Mummy (1999)
The original movie
✦ Start hereThe Mummy
Stephen Sommers · Film · 1999
The Mummy (1999) delivers a quintessential action-adventure experience, blending swashbuckling heroics with Egyptian mythology to create a fast-paced, quintessential blockbuster that established the high-water mark for the franchise.
2026 film
Lee Cronin's The Mummy
Lee Cronin · Film · 2026
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) shifts the focus toward intimate, psychological dread, trading epic scale for a harrowing family mystery centered on a child’s inexplicable return from the desert sands.
Common questions
Is The Mummy (1999) related to the upcoming 2026 film?
The 1999 version of The Mummy and Lee Cronin's The Mummy scheduled for 2026 are separate projects. The upcoming film is a distinct production rather than a direct continuation or remake of the 1999 title, though both share the same franchise name.
Should I watch The Mummy (1999) before seeing the 2026 version?
Because Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) is a separate production, you do not need to watch The Mummy (1999) for plot continuity. However, watching the 1999 film provides context for the history of the franchise and the tone associated with the title.
Are there other versions of The Mummy besides the 1999 movie?
Yes, the franchise includes the 1999 film and the upcoming 2026 version by Lee Cronin. These represent different creative takes on the concept, with the 1999 film serving as a classic entry and the 2026 title representing a new entry in the series.
Is Lee Cronin's The Mummy a sequel to The Mummy (1999)?
No, the 2026 film directed by Lee Cronin is not a sequel to the 1999 version of The Mummy. It is a standalone project within the franchise, meaning the story of the 1999 film does not lead directly into the events of the 2026 title.