# Lee Cronin’s The Mummy India Box Office: The Horror Film That Defied Its Slow Start to Become a Clean Hit

URL: https://technosports.co.in/lee-cronins-the-mummy-india-box-office-the/  
Published: 2026-05-28  
Updated: 2026-05-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Not every box office win arrives with fireworks. Sometimes, a film just quietly keeps playing — and playing — until the numbers tell a story of their own. That’s exactly what happened with **Lee Cronin’s The Mummy** in India.

The Hollywood horror flick wrapped up its entire theatrical run at Rs 35.25 crore gross in India, emerging as a Clean Hit venture despite opening on a low note. For a genre that often struggles to pull Indian audiences in consistently, that’s genuinely impressive.

## Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Week-Wise Box Office Breakdown

| Week | India Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | Rs 17.25 crore |
| Week 2 | Rs 11.75 crore |
| Week 3 | Rs 4.00 crore |
| Week 4 | Rs 1.75 crore |
| Week 5 | Rs 0.40 crore |
| Week 6 | Rs 0.10 crore |
| **Total** | **Rs 35.25 crore** |

## What Made This Run Special?

The film’s first week closed at Rs 17.25 crore, followed by a strong Rs 11.75 crore in week two — a remarkable hold for a horror film that didn’t exactly storm the gates on day one. The word-of-mouth clearly did its job, with audiences trickling in steadily across six full weeks.

![The Mummy](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mumsmmsmsm-1024x576.webp)

[The Mummy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy_(franchise)) franchise has had a long and mixed relationship with Indian audiences, but Lee Cronin’s vision — the director known for *Evil Dead Rise* — gave it the grounded horror treatment fans had been craving.

While its success isn’t on the scale of *Project Hail Mary* or *Michael*, the film did exactly what it set out to do — and that’s sometimes the most satisfying kind of win.

## Hollywood Is on a Roll in India

Hollywood films are witnessing a glorious run in India in 2026, with back-to-back successful ventures, and the second half of the year is packed with big titles. It’ll be fascinating to see if more mid-sized films can replicate this kind of slow-burn success.

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Also check out our coverage of [top Hollywood films performing in India this year on TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in) for the full picture.

## FAQs

### **Q: What is the final India box office collection of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy?**

 The film wrapped its theatrical run with a total gross of Rs 35.25 crore in India over six weeks.

### **Q: Was Lee Cronin’s The Mummy a box office hit in India?**

 Yes, despite a slow start, it is officially classified as a Clean Hit owing to its consistent weekly performance.