The Mummy 2026 OTT Release – Friends, if you are a fan of horror movies, this news is for you. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is moving from theatres straight to your home screens. This isn’t the Brendan Fraser-style action-adventure *Mummy*—this is one of the most terrifying and twisted horror films of 2026. So, without wasting any time, let’s find out everything about its OTT release date, platform, and storyline.

When and where to watch?

If you’ve been waiting for this film, the wait is over. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is streaming in India on JioHotstar starting September 17, 2026. Announcing the release on social media, JioHotstar wrote, “Don’t watch this one with the lights off.” Truly, the film’s tone is so dark and scary that watching it alone in the dark might not be good for your heart.

The film will stream in English, but there is good news for those who prefer Hindi—it is also being released with dubbing in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes. If you don’t want to watch it on JioHotstar, the film is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

What is the story? (Spoiler-free)

The film tells the story of a journalist named Charlie Cannon and his family. While living in Egypt, Charlie’s young daughter, Katie, mysteriously disappears. For eight years, there are no leads, and the family falls apart.

Then, suddenly, Katie is found alive inside a sealed coffin.

Naturally, this should have been a miraculous moment for the family. But things soon begin to go wrong. Katie’s behavior turns strange, and she becomes violent. Charlie and his family are left unable to comprehend what exactly happened to their daughter. As Detective Dalia Zaki delves deeper into the investigation, it becomes clear that Katie’s return is inextricably linked to an ancient supernatural force.

This story is not merely about ghosts and spirits; it also explores themes of parenting, guilt, and trauma. As noted in some reviews, the film makes you feel “uncomfortable” and, at times, deeply “disturbed.”

Why is there so much confusion surrounding it?

The primary source of confusion is the film’s title. Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy* has no connection to the 1999 *The Mummy* or the 2017 Tom Cruise version.

Brendan Fraser does not appear in this film. Blumhouse even jokingly posted on social media: “BRENDAN FRASER IS NOT IN LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY.”

Nor is this film part of Universal’s “Dark Universe.”

Lee Cronin (director of *Evil Dead Rise*) has crafted this as a completely distinct, standalone horror film. So, if you are expecting action and adventure, you might be disappointed. This is strictly a film centred on body horror and possession.