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New Mummy film outgrosses Cruise's reboot?
1 May
Summary
- Cronin's The Mummy film has earned $70.7 million globally.
- The film's budget was reportedly $22 million, surpassing break-even.
- It is projected to beat the 2017 reboot's earnings-to-budget ratio soon.
Lee Cronin's new supernatural horror film, The Mummy, is nearing the end of its second week in theaters. Despite a modest critical reception, it has resonated with audiences, evidenced by its strong box office performance.
The film has grossed $70.7 million worldwide, positioning it as the third-highest-grossing horror movie of 2026. It trails behind Scream 7 and Send Help but is closing the gap on the latter.
With a production budget of approximately $22 million, The Mummy has already exceeded its break-even point. The film has generated an estimated surplus of $15.7 million, indicating a healthy return on investment.
Furthermore, Cronin's film is projected to surpass the earnings-to-budget ratio of the 2017 Mummy reboot, which starred Tom Cruise and had a $125 million budget. The new film is expected to achieve this milestone within days.
The narrative follows a journalist whose daughter mysteriously vanishes in the desert, only to reappear eight years later, leading to a terrifying reunion.
