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Lee Cronin’s R-rated horror reimagining The Mummy — produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster — opened third domestically with an estimated $12.5M Friday, posting solid audience exits despite mixed reviews; Cronin wrote and directed, with James Wan, Jason Blum and John Keville producing.
Don Mancini is writing (and plans to direct) a new Chucky feature that will continue the continuity established by Cult of Chucky (2017) and the 2021–2024 TV series, with Jennifer Tilly confirming more Chucky/Tiffany projects are in development.
Scott Derrickson's Black Phone 2 (Blumhouse) — which grossed $132M worldwide and opened on Peacock — will stream on Netflix starting May 16, 2026, reuniting Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw and extending the franchise's platform lifecycle.
Archive 81 — Netflix's one-season horror series adapted from the podcast and directed by Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead — is praised as a rare successful Lovecraftian TV adaptation and lamented for being canceled after a cliffhanger-ending season.
Warner Bros. is developing a remake of 1954’s Them! produced by Matt Reeves with Michael Giacchino directing (and likely composing), and insiders say Glen Powell is being eyed for the lead — interest only at this stage as the project moves through early in‑development casting discussions.
Tubi’s original horror film Hive — expanded from a short — premieres on the free streamer; the low‑budget film trades on creepy children and strong practical scares and is being highlighted as one of Tubi’s best originals to date.
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