Alicia Vikander’s Tomb Raider has re-entered Netflix’s global top 10 films, landing at number nine in the week spanning December 22 to December 28. The 2018 adaptation, largely based on the Survivor-era reboot, has now spent two weeks in Netflix’s film top 10 and accumulated more than 4 million views, equating to roughly 8.2 million hours watched. The placement places the film among seasonal favorites and newer releases as audiences circle back to Lara Croft ahead of milestone anniversaries.
Several factors appear to be driving the renewed attention. This year marks Tomb Raider’s 30th anniversary since the original 1996 game, a milestone that typically renews interest in the franchise. In parallel, studio and publisher announcements signal continued expansion of the property. A ground-up remake of the original Tomb Raider, known as Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, is in development by Flying Wild Hog alongside Crystal Dynamics and is slated for release sometime this year, though a precise date has not been announced. Separately, Crystal Dynamics and Amazon are collaborating on Tomb Raider: Catalyst, an all-new entry that picks up Lara Croft after Tomb Raider: Underworld and will send her on adventures across the globe, with a 2027 release window set.
MGM’s film rights to Tomb Raider have a complicated recent history; in 2022 the studio lost the rights to the film franchise. Amazon has since shifted focus to live-action television, with Sophie Turner attached to portray Lara Croft. Filming for the series is expected to begin later this month, and the cast includes Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs. Weaver will play a character named Wallace. She has described the scripts as incredible, funny, charming, and witty.
As the franchise expands across games, film, and TV, Tomb Raider appears to be undergoing a notable period of cross-media momentum. The Netflix visibility, anniversary fandom, and the announced game slate collectively position Lara Croft for renewed cultural relevance in the coming years.
