KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Lee Cronin's The Mummy has breathed new life into a familiar tale, offering a fresh perspective on how the iconic monster can be reimagined for modern audiences.

 

That bold approach is clearly paying off, with Malaysian moviegoers pushing the film to the top spot at the local box office.

It ranks ahead of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and local release Gayong 2, both of which continue to draw crowds amid ongoing hype.

On streaming, Aku Pilih Pelangi on Viu debuted just a week ago and has already climbed to become the platform's top title.

Meanwhile, the second season of Bloodhounds continues to perform strongly on Netflix, alongside Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney+.

The cinema remains a great p...