Tomb Raider fans are saying the same thing about first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft

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Fans of the Tomb Raider series have finally gotten a glimpse of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, and people are all commenting on how much she resembles the character.

The original Tomb Raider game was released in 1996 and quickly became a popular series, immediately leading to discussions about turning it into a film.

The movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider came out in 2001, starring Angelina Jolie. It was a big hit, leading to a second film, The Cradle of Life, which was released in 2003.

Alicia Vikander starred as Lara Croft in a 2018 Tomb Raider movie, but it didn’t launch a new series of films. Now, the character is being adapted for a television show on Amazon’s Prime Video.

Tomb Raider fans impressed by Sophie Turner’s “game accurate” Lara Croft

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the creator of the hit show Fleabag, is leading the new Tomb Raider series. She’ll be writing, producing, and co-running the show with Chad Hodge.

Filming has begun, and Amazon MGM Studios shared the first look at Sophie Turner in her costume, leading many fans to express similar reactions.

People online were very impressed, with one commenting, “They really got it right!” Another praised the costume, specifically the glasses, while a third user noted that Amazon has been doing a great job with the accuracy of their recent game adaptations.

Someone else agreed about the game’s similarities, pointing out that it felt more like a tribute to the original game than a reimagining.

One fan exclaimed that Sophie Turner would be perfect as Lara Croft, praising her strength and serious demeanor. They expressed excitement about the upcoming series, saying it’s now at the top of their list of shows to watch on Prime Video.

yeah they nailed it

— 𝕃𝕦𝕗𝕗𝕪 (@Benayahhh) January 15, 2026

People are responding positively to the first glimpse of Sophie Turner as Lara, with many eager to see her unique take on the character.

People are naturally comparing the new actress to Angelina Jolie, and while some see it as a downgrade, others believe she’s a significant step forward.

Fans are overwhelmingly praising Sophie Turner’s portrayal of Lara Croft, with some saying she’s made them completely forget about Angelina Jolie’s previous performance. One viewer called it the best live-action Lara Croft yet, stating it far surpasses Jolie’s version.

Although many are excited about the new show, some are holding off on forming an opinion until they see it in action. One person commented that they’re eager to see the first trailer featuring Sophie as Lara Croft, specifically wanting to see her perform the iconic tomb raiding scenes with her signature dual pistols.

One person commented that the actress definitely has the right look and strength to play a younger, more realistic Lara Croft. They also expressed hope that the new adaptation will maintain the exciting survival-adventure style of the recent games, and that it will feature a compelling story to go with the excellent casting choice.

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2026-01-15 19:49