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Sophie Turner Is Lara Croft as Amazon’s Tomb Raider Series Sets Jan. 19, 2026 Production Start

The announcement reverses months of reports that the costly development had stalled.

Overview

  • Prime Video confirmed filming will begin on January 19, 2026, with a release date still to be announced.
  • Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge, with Jonathan Van Tulleken directing and executive producing.
  • The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios in partnership with Crystal Dynamics and Story Kitchen.
  • The confirmation follows earlier industry reports that the project had been stalled or considered dead.
  • This will be the franchise’s first live-action TV adaptation after film portrayals by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, with Turner saying she is "thrilled beyond measure" to take on the role.