Amazon has confirmed that Sophie Turner, known for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, will portray the iconic character Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series. Filming is set to commence in January 2026, marking nearly two years since the project received the green light at Prime Video. The series will be created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, with Chad Hodge joining as co-showrunner and Jonathan van Tulleken as director. This new adaptation follows in the footsteps of previous film portrayals by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, and a recent Netflix anime series featuring Hayley Atwell.

When will the Tomb Raider series featuring Sophie Turner premiere?

The Tomb Raider series is set to begin filming in January 2026, with no specific premiere date announced yet.

The Tomb Raider franchise gained immense popularity through both its video games and film adaptations, with the character of Lara Croft becoming a cultural icon. First introduced in the 1996 game "Tomb Raider," Lara has since appeared in multiple installments, cementing her status in the gaming world and leading to several successful movies. This new series on Amazon Prime aims to bring a fresh perspective to her adventures, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences alike.