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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy to Start Streaming on HBO Max July 3, With Linear Premiere July 4
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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy to Start Streaming on HBO Max July 3, With Linear Premiere July 4

New Line Cinema’s horror film directed and written by Lee Cronin will move from its April 17 release into a two-stage rollout across HBO Max and HBO linear.

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HBO Max will begin streaming Lee Cronin’s The Mummy on Friday, July 3, with the film premiering on HBO’s linear channel the following day, Saturday, July 4, according to Deadline.

The film, which was released on April 17 by New Line Cinema, is directed and written by Cronin, aligning creative authorship with the studio distribution timeline as the title shifts from its initial release window into subscription and cable viewing.

The Mummy stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy and Natalie Grace, with the cast and Cronin’s writer-director credit highlighted in the reported rollout details.

The double-deadline structure gives viewers two options for the same title across major viewing platforms. HBO Max’s Friday start is positioned as the first day for on-demand access, while the HBO linear premiere the next day provides a scheduled programming event for households that rely on traditional cable viewing.

The release plan also reflects how major horror titles are marketed after initial theatrical and studio availability, using streaming and linear platforms to broaden reach. For families monitoring what is available on subscription services, the timing means the film will appear in listings for the weekend of July 3-4, when audiences may be planning ahead for at-home viewing.

Deadline’s report also places the July dates in the context of a return to the title following its April 17 New Line Cinema release, indicating the film’s distribution lifecycle is extending beyond its initial availability through summer platform programming.

No additional details were provided in the report about the film’s rating, runtime, or promotional events tied to the July 3 and July 4 premieres. Viewers seeking those specifics would need to consult HBO Max or HBO listings closer to the start dates.

Why It Matters

  • The July 3 HBO Max start and July 4 HBO linear premiere create a weekend window when the film becomes widely available across the company’s main platforms.
  • The dates extend the film’s distribution beyond its reported April 17 New Line Cinema release, adding a new audience phase through subscription and scheduled cable programming.
  • For parents and other decision-makers, the timing provides a clear reference point for what may appear in home entertainment options at the start of July.
  • The writer-director credit and ensemble casting underline how studios and streamers continue to package and market creator-led horror properties across multiple viewing formats.

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Key Facts

  • Lee Cronin’s The Mummy will begin streaming on HBO Max on Friday, July 3.
  • The film will premiere on HBO’s linear channel on Saturday, July 4.
  • The Mummy was released on April 17 by New Line Cinema.
  • The film is directed and written by Lee Cronin.
  • The cast includes Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy and Natalie Grace.
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