Tomb Raider

On the island where a missing explorer vanished years earlier, Lara Croft accepts a risky invitation that promises answers about her father. She has spent years outside the shadow of his legend, but a hidden clue pulls her toward the danger laden archipelago. With only a few supplies and a stubborn will, she tracks down the truth behind his disappearance, testing her endurance against treacherous terrain, mercenaries, and cryptic relics. Along the way she faces rivals who underestimate her and uncovers hints that blur the line between personal memory and family lore. The mission pushes her to rely on cunning, stamina, and a growing willingness to fight for what matters, even as the island resists her every step she takes in silence.

Directed by Roar Uthaug, this 2018 reboot adapts elements from the Tomb Raider game series with Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, presenting a grittier origin tale inspired by the 2013 video game reboot and grounded in cinematic practical stunt work.

The film grossed about 274.65 million worldwide on a 94 million budget, making it a solid commercial success and positioning Lara Croft as a bankable, action driven lead for a returning franchise with wide international appeal across cultures and markets.

Alicia Vikander's portrayal sparked renewed conversation about female protagonists in blockbuster action cinema. The film's grounded tone and practical effects earned praise, and Vikander's Lara Croft became a reference point for athletic, intelligent heroines in game to screen adaptations. It helped shift expectations for how rebooted franchises present legacy characters.

Critics generally praised the lean, survival focused tone and Vikander's performance while noting inconsistent pacing. Some reviews highlighted a fresher, more grounded origin story, while others wished for more traps and spectacle. Themes of resilience, independence, and puzzle solving drive the plot, shaping Lara into a capable protagonist for audiences.