Lee Cronin released The Mummy in Nigerian cinemas, earning ₦18.1 million in its opening weekend.
The figure covers the debut period from April 17 to 19, 2026.
Cinema distribution reports across Nigeria provided the official data.
Box Office Performance In Nigeria
The film secured third place at the Nigerian box office during its opening weekend.
It trailed The Return of Arinzo, which earned ₦28.8 million.
It also followed You, Me & Tuscany, which made ₦20.7 million.
Strong competition shaped audience choices across all releases.
The Mummy Global Release And Production
Meanwhile, Warner Bros. launched The Mummy globally on April 17, 2026.
Director Lee Cronin reimagined the franchise through darker psychological horror.
He shifted the story from action toward emotional intensity.
Read Also: Kenya Raises Petrol Prices 16% Amid Steep Rise In Import Costs
James Wan and Jason Blum produced it under Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.
Storyline And Cast
The story follows journalist Charlie Cannon, played by Jack Reynor.
He investigates a disturbing family mystery involving supernatural forces.
His wife Larissa, played by Laia Costa, supports his journey.
Detective Dalia Zaki, played by May Calamawy, also pursues the case.
Natalie Grace plays Katie Cannon, whose return triggers the events.
The narrative moves across Cairo, Aswan, and Albuquerque.
It connects Egypt and the United States through unfolding events.
An ancient demonic force emerges through ritual mummification practices.
Consequently, the story blends horror with grief and trauma.
In Nigeria, audiences delivered moderate but steady turnout.
However, the film did not lead the overall box office.
Instead, younger viewers showed stronger interest in horror content.
Meanwhile, local and romance films continued to dominate attendance.
Globally, the film generated $34 million on opening weekend.
It cost $22 million to produce, according to reports.
Therefore, it approaches early profitability in international markets.
This outcome aligns with Blumhouse’s low-cost production strategy.
Critics rated the film 46% on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, audiences responded more positively with a 77% score.
As a result, viewers reacted better than critics overall.
Previously, Cronin directed Evil Dead Rise successfully.
That film grossed $147.1 million worldwide after strong reception.
Ultimately, The Mummy shows steady but modest commercial performance.