Perhaps that's why the latest adaptation of the iconic "Tomb Raider" franchise, taking the form of a Netflix anime series, may receive an overall more positive reception than the movies. The sequel was previously scheduled to be released in theaters on March 19, 2021. For die-hard fans of Tomb Raider, here are 10 other flicks that should be binged immediately.
Of course, theres only one (current continuity) movie to go around, and fans are probably looking for another fill. As shared by The Wrap, MGM has officially taken away Tomb Raider 2's release date. For lovers of fantasy, adventure, and action, this movie is the perfect combination of the three. Related: Every Video Game Movie Releasing In 2021. Or maybe it's because video games, which are animated works in their own right, just work better when their non-playable TV and film counterparts are also animated. Tomb Raider 2 was among the movies affected by this and led many to wonder what would become of the film's release date. Maybe it's because making the transition from active participant to a mere observer can come with high expectations for gamers who watch the films inspired by the titles they've poured hours into playing. This is no surprise as, with few exceptions, live-action film adaptations of video games have a reputation for being kind of. Since then, "Tomb Raider" has become one of the bestselling video game franchises of all time, spawning three big-screen film adaptations ( and another on the way) that have been met with mixed critical reception. The first "Tomb Raider" video game, starring the gunslinging heroine Lara Croft, hit consoles in October 1996.