<P> Tomb Raider is an upcoming 2018 American action - adventure film directed by Roar Uthaug and written by Geneva Robertson - Dworet and Alastair Siddons . It is primarily based on the 2013 video game of the same name with some elements of its sequel by Crystal Dynamics , and will be a reboot of the Tomb Raider film series . The film tells about the first expedition of Lara Croft , in which she embarks on a perilous journey to her father 's last - known destination , hoping to solve the mystery of her father 's disappearance . The film stars Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft , with Dominic West , Walton Goggins , Daniel Wu , and Kristin Scott Thomas appearing in supporting roles . </P>
<P> Tomb Raider is an upcoming 2018 American action - adventure film directed by Roar Uthaug and written by Geneva Robertson - Dworet and Alastair Siddons . It is primarily based on the 2013 video game of the same name with some elements of its sequel by Crystal Dynamics , and will be a reboot of the Tomb Raider film series . The film tells about the first expedition of Lara Croft , in which she embarks on a perilous journey to her father 's last - known destination , hoping to solve the mystery of her father 's disappearance . The film stars Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft , with Dominic West , Walton Goggins , Daniel Wu , and Kristin Scott Thomas appearing in supporting roles . </P>
who plays lara croft in the new tomb raider
who plays lara croft in the new tomb raider
Alicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander