Tomb Raider TV series: Everything we know about the Amazon reboot

Video game icon Lara Croft is set to get another live-action reboot, with Amazon confirmed to be developing a new TV show based on the beloved series. Here is everything we know so far about the upcoming Prime Video Tomb Raider show.

One of the most iconic female protagonists in the gaming industry is Lara Croft, the hero of Tomb Raider. The original game series was developed in the 1990s, making Croft one of gaming’s oldest female heroines.

With multiple games, comics, and movies since, Tomb Raider and its lead character are known and beloved by millions around the globe.

Back in January 2023, it was revealed that Embracer Group had leased the Tomb Raider rights to Amazon for a staggering $600 million. Following this, an announcement was then made that a brand new TV adaptation of the beloved video game heroine would be developed with Amazon.

Now, we know who’s playing the iconic role, who else is involved behind the scenes, and when production gets underway. Here’s the full rundown.

Do we know when the Tomb Raider TV show will release?

At the time of writing, there is no confirmed release date or even rough release window for the upcoming Tomb Raider TV series.

What we do know for certain is that production has a start date. Filming is set to begin on January 19, 2026. Therefore, depending on how long principal photography and post-production work take, we could be seeing the show at some stage in late 2026 or early 2027.

Who’s playing Lara Croft? Early cast details

Deadline first reported Amazon had its sights set on Sophie Turner to take on the lead role of Lara Croft. Almost a full year later, the role was confirmed. The Game of Thrones star has admitted she’s got “massive shoes to fill” following on from Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, but is ready to “give everything” to the new adaptation.

The show has some well-known figures working behind the scenes as well. In June 2023, it was confirmed that Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge was joining the Tomb Raider TV series as a creator, writer, and executive producer.

In an interview with IGN, Waller-Bridge confirmed her involvement in the project and revealed her excitement at being a part of the new Tomb Raider series.

“I love the idea of, as Steven Spielberg describes it, the greatest show on Earth, as in being able to make things with that scale and to go on adventures that big and for the comedy and the heart to be matched but on this kind of great, great level,” she said.

Adding, “And, actually, through all the adventure stuff that I’ve learned from those [franchises], it’s actually how to keep something feeling grounded as well as allow it to be bigger than itself in some way. And so hopefully that will all translate perfectly, seamlessly into Tomb Raider.”

As well as this, Variety recently reported how Megan McDonnell, who recently worked on the MCU film The Marvels, has also joined the project as a writer for Prime Video.

Crystal Dynamics, developers of the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy, will also be on board in a producing capacity, helping consult on the direction of the series.

What will it be about?

No plot details have been revealed of yet, but early reports from THR outlined Amazon’s plans for the series. In their eyes, they allegedly view Tomb Raider as the beginning of a Marvel-like “connected world” for the gaming brand.

It’s therefore safe to assume they’re eager to capitalize with tie-in games, comics, and the like. But only time will tell what comes of it all, of course.

While Turner is obviously leading the charge as the adult Lara Croft, this being marked as the ‘beginning’ of a future franchise could therefore mean we see a younger Lara too, though that’s just speculation for now.

Is there a Tomb Raider TV series trailer

Currently, there are no trailers or images from the new Tomb Raider TV series, given production is yet to get underway.

For now, here’s a look back at the latest live-action Tomb Raider to whet your appetite.

Be sure to check back in the new year as we might get some early looks at Sophie Turner on set once filming kicks off in January, 2026.