Lee Cronin’s new ‘Mummy’ film is a scary reimagining of the original horror series about ancient Egyptian mummies. Many fans are wondering if Brendan Fraser will reprise his role as the adventurer Rick O’Connell from the 1990s movies, especially after a puzzling announcement from Blumhouse Pictures.
The director of Evil Dead Rise is back with a new horror film about a family whose daughter goes missing in the desert. Eight years later, she’s found alive inside a sarcophagus, but something’s clearly wrong. She’s possessed by a mysterious force, and now her family must struggle to survive.
Just so everyone knows, the new Mummy directed by Lee Cronin isn’t anything like the fun, adventurous movies with Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and the whole crew from 1999. It’s a completely different vibe!
Despite this, fans still think Brendan Fraser might be in the upcoming movie, especially after Blumhouse made a strange comment connecting the two films.
Blumhouse issued a statement saying “Brendan Fraser is not in Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”
BRENDAN FRASER IS NOT IN LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY
— Blumhouse (@blumhouse) April 2, 2026
People online had been playfully complaining about yet another movie called “The Mummy,” but most didn’t expect to see Brendan Fraser involved in Lee Cronin’s version. That is, until Blumhouse surprisingly issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) denying his involvement, even though no one had asked about it.
Rumors are swirling that Brendan Fraser will make a surprise appearance in the movie, and many fans believe a recent post confirms it. Some are playfully wondering if it’s a trick, while others are simply excited by the possibility. Many point out that if it is a joke, the studio missed the chance to reveal it on April Fool’s Day.
Will Brendan Fraser be back for the new movie? The original 1999 films were made by Universal, but the upcoming 2026 horror film is being produced by Blumhouse and Warner Bros. This means the studios would have needed to agree on his involvement and the use of his character, Rick O’Connell.
While not entirely out of the question – as seen with the Marvel and Sony partnership on Spider-Man – it seems improbable that a smaller horror film like Lee Cronin’s The Mummy will receive a similar arrangement.
Okay, so the movies with O’Connell’s character are all set way back in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. This new movie is happening now, so it wouldn’t really make sense for him to show up. I heard Radio Silence is working on a fourth Mummy movie with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, though. Maybe this is all leading up to that, and they have some big plan? Honestly, that seems like a long shot to me.
While we wait for details on Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and if Brendan Fraser will be back, here’s a look at the movies we’re most excited about in 2026.
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2026-04-03 19:19