Prime Video continues to work on establishing itself as a go-to platform for game adaptations – and Tomb Raider is one of its most ambitious projects. It premiered on February 6, 2026. Daily Mail New set photos released, showing Sophie Turner in action as Lara Croft for the first time.
Filming reportedly took place in Surrey, in the rain, and included a parachute jump over a lake and running sequences through dense forests. The series has been officially in production since January, but a release date has not yet been announced.
Turner's Lara Croft isn't wearing the classic green top and shorts here, but rather functional sportswear and cargo pants. This looks less iconic, but consistently modern, and fits an approach that apparently focuses more on realism and physical exertion than on fan service.
A Lara Croft with her feet firmly on the ground.
The new images don't convey glossy action, but rather a more grounded interpretation of the character. Wet clothes, muddy terrain, minimal posing – this is a clear departure from the highly stylized Lara of earlier films. Whether this convinces fans depends on how well the series manages the balancing act between authenticity and adventure. After all, Tomb Raider isn't just about pain and sweat, but also about the spirit of discovery and iconic moments.
Turner's own commentary on the preparation is also interesting in this context. Julia Cunningham Show She spoke openly about physical problems during training:
“I've learned I have a perpetual back problem, but I also realized that it's much easier to kind of build muscle if you've ever worked out before in your life, which I never had.”
This sounds less like routine PR and more like an honest assessment. For the series, it means that the action will likely be more tailored to what's feasible, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Prime Video continues to focus on games
With Tomb Raider, Prime Video once again joins the ranks of major gaming brands. Fallout has just finished its second season God of War It's currently in development, with Ryan Hurst as Kratos. This demonstrates a clear strategy, but also carries risks: the more big names involved, the higher the expectations.
Tomb Raider is under particular scrutiny. Fans are familiar with several iterations of the character – both in games and films. The series will have to be judged on whether it delivers more than just familiar themes in a new guise.
The first images pique our interest, but they don't yet answer a crucial question: Will Tomb Raider be more than just "serious survival with familiar names"? If Prime Video portrays Lara Croft once again as an explorer with character and flaws, the series could work. If not, it risks getting lost in the growing number of adaptations.
What do you expect from a modern Lara Croft – more realism or more myth?
I've never seriously played a Tomb Raider game – it was never my thing – but of course I know the games and movies.
I thought the films with Jolie were quite OK back then (at least the first one), and the one with Vikander was actually okay too, although she wasn't quite 100% Lara either (unlike the stuffed Jolie).
I really liked Turner in Game of Thrones – a great performance. Otherwise, she hasn't attracted much attention.
But I don't see her as Lara Croft.
Her whole physique just doesn't fit (and no, I don't mean her secondary sexual characteristics – or her buttocks (OK, they could be a bit bigger… whatever)) – I just don't think she looks like Lara Croft. That's all.
Can the series still be good? Of course it can.
But I have some not entirely unfounded doubts about the studio and showrunner.